Who is your guitar guru?
Jimi Hendrix inspired me to pick up the guitar and he has remained my main source of wonder and admiration. He was the bravest of creators and innovators on the electric guitar. He set a standard of originality that has never been matched.

Tell us a bit about your recent work.
My most recent release, What Happens Next, gave me my highest US chart position ever and it continues to reach new fans around the world. It's so important to make each album a unique musical statement, not only for personal growth but also as a way to broaden one's artistic reach around the world.