When you start believing you're something special, then you're not going to be striving to move forward.
I was very keen on people like Elvis, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Gene Vincent.
I go through about two Fender mediums a night because I don't pick straight down; it's sort of sideways, and it shaves them off.
I wouldn't count myself as being a true blues guitarist because I feel you have to live it.
I've always been the first to admit that Jimi was a very big influence on my early stuff.
It was an experience being on a Beatles tour. They weren't very good. The singing was great, but the playing was a bit weak.
I have short hands. That's why I have to bend up to notes; I can't always reach the frets.
While I was with Procol Harum, the only time I'd see my guitar was either when I walked onstage or in the studio.
I feel I've been blessed with a gift of creativity and composition. That's why I've been able to keep going.
When you start believing you're something special, then you're not going to be striving to move forward.
The first real thing I heard was Three O'Clock Blues by B.B. King. That's where it all began for me.
I was very keen on people like Elvis, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Gene Vincent.
I have short hands. That's why I have to bend up to notes; I can't always reach the frets.
I didn't want to get attached to one guitar; I didn't want to have an instrument that was irreplaceable.
It was an experience being on a Beatles tour. They weren't very good. The singing was great, but the playing was a bit weak.
I think it's a sensible thing not to read your fan mail - not to take it too seriously.
I've always been the first to admit that Jimi was a very big influence on my early stuff.