Learning to play with a big amplifier is like trying to control an elephant.

Ian Gillan, Roger Glover and I wanted to be a hard rock band - we wanted to play rock and roll only.

I like leaping around on stage as long as it's done with class. None of this jumping up in the air and doing the splits.

When you've toured for about 10 years like me, you end up feeling like you're always waiting for somebody or something. The whole day is a drag.

They used to complain at school that I looked out of the window for long periods of time - that sums up my life. I like to look out the window, do nothing, daydream.

I was impressed by Hendrix. His attitude was brilliant. Even the way he walked was amazing.