I didn't know you guys were so big, |
I haven't met him yet, I can't wait. I'm a Stones fan. |
I heartily applaud what they were trying to do, except that it was tied in with government policy and I always try and separate politics and music. I mean, Bob's a nice bloke and all that, but ultimately he's the one who comes off best, isn't he? |
I never thought I was wasted, but I probably was |
I only get ill when I give up drugs |
I remember a sense of doom when our first record got in the top 20. It was conventional wisdom at the time that it would all be over in two years. |
I thought it was about time he owned up and stepped out of that closed shell. I knew he went through bad periods, even if he didn't want to write about it. I used to wrestle with that too. As a writer, you don't want to bore people with your own story. But you eventually realize that you're not the only one who is lonely or having problems. |
I've known the man since he was 4 . . . and I was 3, |
I've never had a problem with drugs. I've had problems with the police. |
If that's what chemo does for you, I'm going in for some. |
If you don't know the blues, ... there's no point in picking up the guitar and playing rock and roll or any other form of popular music. |
If you're going to kick authority in the teeth, you might as well use two feet. |
In a strange way, albums can take on their own personality, |
It certainly shocked me when someone pointed out last year that it had been so long (between albums), ... I gave Mick a call, and he said, 'It's time to get moving again.' |
It is a jazz band in its own little way, ... Charlie is a jazz drummer, and [bassist] Darryl Jones worked with Miles [Davis] for five years. That gives us more freedom to move. |