But I think that any young drummer starting out today should get himself a great teacher and learn all there is to know about the instrument that he wants to play.
Well, I never really practiced because I never had the opportunity to practice.
I can think of a lot better things to do with my hands than to cut them up on the rim of a drum.
But primarily, the drummer's supposed to sit back there and swing the band.
You only get better by playing.
I consider every drummer that ever played before me an influence, in every way.