I think a lot of modern day guitarists start off playing like Eddie van Halen, and they don't take the time to learn the basics.

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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...

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 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...

I started off playing the clarinet, after I was inspired by listening to my dads...

I started off playing the clarinet, after I was inspired by listening to my dads...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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 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...

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 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...

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 think a lot of modern day guitarists start off playing like Eddie van Halen,...

I think a lot of modern day guitarists start off playing like Eddie van Halen,...

I think Ill continue to work as a solo artist.

I think Ill continue to work as a solo artist.