But what I think my emphasis is, is on the fact that I like music a lot.

The best practice you can get is on the bandstand, but in between gigs I feel I have to stay in shape.

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

A rock band used to be four guys and a drummer. Now it's five guys sitting around reading manuals!

People come with expectations and as a bandleader I constantly try to remind the audience to leave its expectations in the lobby.

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.

This amateurism however, can sometimes be helpful in forging a style; you have to work around your weaknesses.