Drummers haven't managed to develop their individuality quite as well as guitarists have. We can be so focused on the nuts and bolts that we overlook the importance of individuality - the broader picture, if you will.

Second edition of Earthworks I have the more traditional compositional approach, namely I write a piece from the piano.

And I like messing around in the engine room of music. Seeing what happens in the rhythm section area.

So I have the classic amateur's technique; I know some very tricky bits and I have large gaping holes.

Sometimes I had to room with Tony Kaye and that was awful.

I listen to Bill Stewart play the drums and when I have finished doing that, I listen to Bill Stewart.

One of the great things about having good players in your band is that you just ask them questions. You can pick up some good information that way.