I think a lot of modern day guitarists start off playing like Eddie van Halen, and they dont take the time to learn the basics.

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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...

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...

There is a big age gap between my sisters Janice and Irma and myself so...

There is a big age gap between my sisters Janice and Irma and myself so...

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...

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.

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...

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...

I think Ill continue to work as a solo artist.

I think Ill continue to work as a solo artist.

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...

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...

It was by listening to Goodman's band, that I began to notice the guitarist Charlie...

It was by listening to Goodman's band, that I began to notice the guitarist Charlie...

Anywhere you go in the world is what you make of it, not what you...

Anywhere you go in the world is what you make of it, not what you...

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...

It will be the first time I've played live with a double bass.

It will be the first time I've played live with a double bass.

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...

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...

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

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

I just couldnt take school seriously: I had this guitar neck with four frets which...

I just couldnt take school seriously: I had this guitar neck with four frets which...

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

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

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...