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I've been solo since 1996, so I've been doing it for a while now.

The greatest benefit of being a solo performer is that it is seriously frightening, but at the same time very empowering. It's just you and the audience. All the weight is on you to deliver the songs.

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.

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

People sometimes ask if I want to be a solo artist, but it just wouldn't be any fun being on your own.

Like Russell, I enjoy the fact that when I'm playing solo, if I want to do something completely spontaneous, I don't have to worry about how I'm going to cue the other musicians, or if it's something that's rehearsed.

I've always looked on myself as one of a band and never sought a solo career.

I have no want or desire to solo. I'd rather create melodies and accompanying parts.

Solo concerts are murder, I find; I don't like doing them.