I grew up listening to spiritual music, Blind Willie Johnson and folk.
I'm really looking forward to, not more of the same, but a continual growth.
I refuse to make uninspired music.
I refuse to age disgracefully in rock 'n' roll.
I really feel there's no limitation on what this band can do in the studio or on the stage. That's an empowering feeling - that we can bring a song to life.
I really feel like the sky is the limit with the Innocent Criminals today.
I just want to keep doing what I feel.
That happens every time I get behind a guitar, regardless of what I'm saying, 'cause music is freedom and being free is the closest I've ever felt to being spiritual.
Folk is bare bones music.
But I would never insult the people that love this music and I would never insult the blessing of music in my life and I would never insult myself by playing uninspired music.
As long as the songs are strong, I think you can express yourself in any style and have it be soulful and have it be your own voice.
If I'm inspired and music inspires me, then I will continue to play it.
I love being on the road, I love playing.
The Blind Boys are truly the deepest well of American musical heritage you can discover.
You're definitely a different person at different stages in your life.