Al Kooper – HuffPost 2.25.14

Mike Ragogna: Al, what is your advice for new artists?

Al Kooper: My advice is before you get too deep into it, go to plumbing school so that you can make a living if it doesn’t work out.

MR: [laughs] What about a creative suggestion?

AK: No, I’m really serious. The odds are against you.

MR: It’s a different time now, isn’t it.

AK: No, not really! The odds are against you. You have to have a certain amount of amibition and not be in it for the money, because you’re going to get screwed.