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I Was Born In Alabama And My First Live Music Experiences Were In Church. Every Sunday We Watched Regional Gospel Groups On Television Singing Their Hearts Out

I Soon Gave Up Instruction For Self-teaching

When I Was About 3, My Grandfather Used To Give Me And My Sister A Nickel To Sit Out On The Front Porch With Him And Sing Songs.

I Love The Idea Of Stepping Out Of The Band Situation Into A Solo World With No Boundaries, No Expectations, Where Nothing Is Out Of Bounds.

Around '75 When The Recession Hit, Club Owners Started Going To Disco Because It Was Cheaper For Them To Just Buy A Sound System Than It Was To Hire A Band.