He was a well regarded studio musician for part of his career (no wonder he has the chops he has). He was a good friend of David Bowie. He is also known as a truly nice guy, a rarity in show business. Unfortunately he is largely retired now due a neurological disorder. I enjoy his music very much.

"Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined.”

Patrick Henry