It's been about 25 years since I did a solo project. I've been working on the new album for the past two or three years. I've recorded 17 songs, probably 12 of which will make it onto the CD.

I cannot exist as a solo artist.

The solo project is going really well at the moment. I'm a bit nervous about the show but I've got a lot of support from my family and friends.

I'm working on (them) with Linda Perry, she's going to produce the album.

I didn't feel the inclination to put myself out on a limb that much on my first solo album. I stayed with songs that are simple and unpretentious. That's what I do best.

I don't separate my work with the band from this solo project-I'm sure the group could have recorded any of these, and they would have if the Fleetwood Mac project had come up at this time. I don't have any finished songs lying around.