We were from totally different social backgrounds. This is what is very hard for an American to understand, but we could have been five guys from Mars.

I warm naturally to the drummer whose ideas and approach are strong, even if he doesn't quite have the ability to carry them out.

We were from totally different social backgrounds. This is what is very hard for an American to understand, but we could have been five guys from Mars.

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.

I seldom play in a trio, but acoustic music is likely to be lighter, quicker, and quieter.

I don't really remember a whole lot of sex, drugs and rock n' roll, really.

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