It inspired him to get a book on  modulation, and later in life he still plays it while painting, which he started during recuperation. His recuperation was hard because he was accustomed to writing a song every day, which he could no longer do. He later recalled that when found an old Sister Rosetta Tharpe album in his home he burst into tears.
It motivated him to acquire a book on modulation, and in his later years he continued playing while painting during recovery. He had previously written a song every day, which he could no longer do due to the difficulty of his recuperation. Later, when he discovered an old Sister Rosetta Tharpe album at home, he was overcome with emotion.