Johnny Colt

Lead by examples, not words.

Seriously, American pop culture must be the most predominant force on the planet, next to pollution and poverty.

I had a deal with CNN and had no intention of going back to the music business, but you know, it's Lynyrd Skynyrd.

I was 8 years old when I started listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd and Bad Company and Led Zeppelin.

Some Lynyrd Skynyrd songs are literally the backdrop of America. Songs like 'Simple Man' and 'Free Bird' and 'Alabama.' I wasn't prepared for how emotional the crowd gets during the songs.

While I was in India, my yoga teacher asked me to start teaching, and my life became about that for years. I taught 18 classes a week, therapeutics, and traveled to study with other teachers.

Musically, what happened was this: I retired twice. I retired after The Black Crowes, and I retired after Brand New Immortals. Then, we started buying real estate, which really took up my time. I was busy. I was still teaching yoga, but I was mostly busy running business, and I was fine. I was happy.

I have my own favorites; right now it's 'Simple Man,' but that changes from time to time.

In an odd way, it is refreshing to be around people who aren't attention-starved and media-addicted.