We asserted ourselves as a music community, and showed legislators that music is positive. Especially if you've sold 300 million records worldwide and pay taxes.

When I perform, I like to immerse myself in the music, and I just try to get off on the diversity of music.

This band is a real collaboration, and I'm greatful to anybody who can appreciate our music. It doesn't have to be a certain kind of fan or person or anything. I think there's a little bit of something for everybody on this record.

If you've got a guitar and a lot of soul, just bang something out and mean it. You're the superstar.

The only way you do anything is to become really active. And the most effective way to get your message to your elected representatives is to make campaign contributions and develop relationships with them.

Don't follow a trend. Follow your heart.