AD: I hear songs in my head that need to be written. People and relationships, good and bad, also inspire me. I am really into experience. Many of my life experiences are reflected in my music.

AD: It is good to support other bands because you can learn a lot from watching them perform. In Austin, the bands supported each other more. Here, there isn’t as much of that. There are a few small pockets here and there, but it’s too bad there isn’t more.

AD: The Beatles, The Doors, Led Zeppelin, and The Who.

AD: I believe that rock and fashion go hand in hand. I have never been much for wearing ratty t-shirts and jeans on stage. I think the audience deserves to have something interesting to look at, something that is artistic and cool. I love the kings of style, David Bowie, Prince, and Elton John.

AD: It was difficult because I never took guitar lessons, and I took piano lessons since I was 5. I taught myself how to play drums so I figured I could teach myself guitar, but I found the guitar to be a much harder instrument to play. I always loved the guitar, and I was determined to rock. It was also difficult because being a child prodigy is almost like a novelty, and when you are older you just have to be damn good without any gimmicks.

AD: In July, I am doing a CD release of my new album called Looked Around The World. I plan to continue to be the person that inspires people and continuously makes things happen. I will never stop believing in being a great artist and sharing my music with the world.

AD: Music is a way of life not a hobby. The Grateful Dead have a song called “Jackstraw,” and the lyrics say, “We used to play for silver, now we play for life.” I play for life, and I will never stop playing. My advice is to never be in it for the money or the women, be in it for the music.

AD: The longevity of rock relies on the audience, not the media machine that feeds us glitz. I’m a purist. You don’t need fancy sets and dancing girls to capture the imagination of a generation. Long Live Rock...