“In an age of incompetence, I've been able to last in this crazy business. I actually know how to play my ax and write a song. That's my job.”
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We are living in a time when American popular music is finally being recognized as one of our most successful exports. The demand is huge.
I'm a history nut.
When I was 19, I made my first good week's pay as a club musician. It was enough money for me to quit my job at the factory and still pay the rent and buy some food. I freaked.
Like family, we are tied to each other. This is what all good musicians understand.