I did play a lot of fingerstyle when I first started playing. I could never really find the right combination of flatpick or fingerpick, so playing fingerstyle is really the easiest way – though it’s quite strenuous on the fingertips.
ERIC CLAPTONWhen you’re onstage with an electric band going through a massive P.A. system, it’s very artificial. You can’t really hear your own voice as it comes out of your mouth.
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The first band I identified with from Chicago was the Muddy Waters band.
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Well, I think part of my gift, or if I have one, is that I love listening.
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It’s very dependent on your state of mind. And your emotional state as well. And a lot of it comes pouring out, you don’t really have that much control with it.
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If you hand me a guitar, I’ll play the blues. That’s the place I automatically go.
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Oh yeah, I mean, it wasn’t a very good guitar, most good guitars have got thrust rods in the necks that you can adjust or that’ll keep them in shape, you know keep them straight. This one just, well it turned into a bow and arrow after a couple of months.
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I never set myself too high a goal. It was always tone and feeling, for me.
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Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself.
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Music will always find its way to us, with or without business, politics, religion, or any other bullshit attached.
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In playing, I suppose my greatest gift was to express the way I felt or the willingness to express myself.
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I don’t know if I believe in luck. I think I’m very fortunate.
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Our love will rule in this kingdom we have made.
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The blues are what I’ve turned to, what has given me inspiration and relief in all the trials of my life.
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When you’re onstage with an electric band going through a massive P.A. system, it’s very artificial. You can’t really hear your own voice as it comes out of your mouth.
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The point of being at home is to be with my family as much as possible.
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I often enjoy singing in an acoustic setting more than an amplified one.
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