MuzikMan: What's in common rotation in your stereo these days Paul? What new talent has impressed the most and whom do you think will be around for many years to come still making great music? I am thinking of bands like Yes, Jethro Tull etc. Nobody seems to stay together very long anymore, what do you think the reason behind that?
Paul Nelson: Well currently I listen to a lot of blues because of you know who, Sonny Boy, Light'in Hopkins, Magic Slim, Gatemouth Brown, Muddy Waters, Elmo James. But I listen to every thing in general. To many one hit wonders I'm afraid no one has a long shelf life anymore
MuzikMan: How many guitars will you take on tour with you? How many will you play in one set?
Paul Nelson: 2 guitars when I tour and about 15 in the studio and a tone of different amps. For real!
MuzikMan: How is the Internet and new tehnology going to help Paul Nelson advance in his career? Do you think you could live comfortable into retirement by being a D.Y.I. kind of guy or do you still believe you need a major record deal and sales in the mult-millions to get where you want to go? Or maybe you don't desire "getting there," wherever that is, at all?
Paul Nelson: The internet was built for the independent artist as far as promotion but to make a living at this you have to be versatile, very versatile and I've been fortunate in my pursuits. A major deal doesn't hurt. LOL
MuzikMan: Anything that you would like to close with besides Hi Mom!, like our last interview...
Paul Nelson: Hi DAD! Hah...Got cha!!!
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