It was by listening to Goodman's band, that I began to notice the guitarist Charlie Christian, who was one of the first musicians to play solos in a big band set-up.

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I went to see John Mayall at the Marquee, with Peter Green on guitar, and...

I went to see John Mayall at the Marquee, with Peter Green on guitar, and...

I just play to the people I can see. So its almost like you are...

I just play to the people I can see. So its almost like you are...

So if you see Ten Years After, it's not me anymore. I'm very happy with...

So if you see Ten Years After, it's not me anymore. I'm very happy with...

It will be the first time Ive played live with a double bass.

It will be the first time Ive played live with a double bass.

It wasn't until the movie came out that it all changed for us. Some people...

It wasn't until the movie came out that it all changed for us. Some people...

I started off playing the clarinet, after I was inspired by listening to my dad's...

I started off playing the clarinet, after I was inspired by listening to my dad's...

They have decided to tour under the name of Ten Years After which I don't...

They have decided to tour under the name of Ten Years After which I don't...

The chances of a reunion now are less likely. I was thinking of having a...

The chances of a reunion now are less likely. I was thinking of having a...

Strangely enough, through all those school years I decided at 13 or 14 I was...

Strangely enough, through all those school years I decided at 13 or 14 I was...

I think I'll continue to work as a solo artist.

I think I'll continue to work as a solo artist.

I went to see John Mayall at the Marquee, with Peter Green on guitar, and...

I went to see John Mayall at the Marquee, with Peter Green on guitar, and...

I just couldn't take school seriously: I had this guitar neck with four frets which...

I just couldn't take school seriously: I had this guitar neck with four frets which...

We also did something called the Texas Peace Festival, which was actually a better gig...

We also did something called the Texas Peace Festival, which was actually a better gig...

I just play to the people I can see. So it's almost like you are...

I just play to the people I can see. So it's almost like you are...

It was by listening to Goodmans band, that I began to notice the guitarist Charlie...

It was by listening to Goodmans band, that I began to notice the guitarist Charlie...

It wasnt until the movie came out that it all changed for us. Some people...

It wasnt until the movie came out that it all changed for us. Some people...

Back in those days we thought we could change the world.

Back in those days we thought we could change the world.

George Harrison was also a pleasure to work with. He was one of the most...

George Harrison was also a pleasure to work with. He was one of the most...

He saw us play a few times in fact. I did this song called I...

He saw us play a few times in fact. I did this song called I...

We used to play the underground clubs like the UFO, and Middle Earth, and they...

We used to play the underground clubs like the UFO, and Middle Earth, and they...