I think people must wonder how a white girl like me became a blues guitarist. The truth is, I never intended to do this for a living.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I wouldn't count myself as being a true blues guitarist because I feel you have to live it.
I call myself a blues singer, but you ain't never heard me call myself a blues guitar man.
I don't try to just be a blues singer - I try to be an entertainer. That has kept me going.
I didn't get into music to become a blues musician, or a country musician. I'm a singer-songwriter. In my book that means I get to do whatever I want.
You've heard me call myself a bluesman and a blues singer. I call myself a blues singer, but you ain't never heard me call myself a blues guitar man. Well, that's because there's been so many can do it better'n I can, play the blues better'n me. I think a lot of them have told me things, taught me things.
I used to be a great blues singer.
When I was young, I wanted to be the greatest blues singer of all time. I wrecked my education and left home for it.
I never felt I had enough personal style to pursue being just a guitarist.
I had always intended to make a living out of playing blues. But I never admitted it to myself. I don't suppose I could have given a logical reason for it ever becoming possible to do so.
I am, and always will be, a blues guitarist.