It's Been Very Important Throughout My Career

It's Been Very Important Throughout My Career That I've Met All The Guys I've Copied, Because At Each Stage They've Said, 'don't Play Like Me, Play Like You.'

I Wish I Could Write Easily. I'm One Of Those Guys Who's Visited By The Muse When Things Are Dire.

I'm An Egomaniac With An Inferiority Complex.

When I Was In Nashville, Tennessee In 1970 With Derek And The Dominoes, I Went Into This Shop And They Had A Rack Of Strats And Teles - All Going For $100.00 Each. I Bought A Handfull And Made Blackie Out Of The Body From One, The Neck From Another, And So On

My Original Interests And Intentions In Guitar Playing Were Primarily Created On Quality Of Tone, For Instance, The Way The Instrument Could Be Made To Echo Or Simulate The Human Voice.