Playing music is not really susceptible to theory much. Circumstances affect it so much.
I think I've been incredibly raw my whole career. A lot of people spend a lot of time trying to look cool and spend time being guarded and putting up walls. I just never had the time. It seems more honest to say, 'Hey, this is who I am.'
When I was in top 40 bands, I always had to learn new material and new styles.