It seemed record companies wanted bands to be creative because they didn't know how to manufacture underground music. We could do our own thing and go at our own pace. But that changed when major labels started wanting bands that would sell 7 million records.

Music soothes you, especially when you write, sing or play an instrument. It really can be a cure for everything.

I think we all grow up with idols and things like that.

It's a really strange thing to be doing, to go on stage and all of a sudden have bright lights and spotlights.

I suppose we do live a pretty isolated life.

I've always thought that people got the impression that I was a tough sort of ruffian type.