Quote

I think that was the whole idea behind doing the solo record was to be able to do musically whatever I wanted to do.

It just felt like the right time to focus on solo material.

It was never the goal to be a solo performer. It was just something that made the most sense at the time.

Soloing was pretty easy for me because it was probably the first thing I've ever done.

And I've always loved playing solo.

I think playing solo is a second rate activity, really. For me, playing is about playing with other people.

I think a solo moves forward the way a song does, because it's reflective of the chords that I'm considering as I'm soloing, and at the same time I'm going as much out on a limb as Frank Zappa used to, in terms of just going crazy on the instrument.

I've performed solo for 20 years now, but I don't do much of it, because if you only play alone, you go crazy and out of tune and play foolish music.

I mean, I really, really love playing solo. Definitely, it's like a labor of love, it's not a huge career. It's not that successful, but it's something I love so much that I'll do it regardless.

You have to remember now, I was not being terribly successful at going solo.