Quotes
...on his first organ
"We'd managed to scrape together 700 pounds [in 1969] to buy equipment and
it was decided that half of that should go towards buying an organ. I went into
a shop with the cash and came out with a Hammond L122, so considering the fact
that I didn't even know really what an organ should sound like, I think I came
off quite well!"
...on early influences in music
"The first person who made me aware of the organ in a rock context was Alan
Price with The Animals on 'House Of The Rising Sun'. That was one of my
favourite records for a long time."
...on releasing solo albums
"I tend to keep a very low profile with the group anyway and when you try to
stick your head above the water people tend to say, "Who's that bloke?" ! (laughter)"
...on "The Wicked Lady"
"Bloody hard to find! (laughter) I mean, I see my role within the group as
providing all the rarities! (laughter). There are a few really obscure things
throughout my career with all these singles."
...to be continued...
