I think the drummer should sit back there and play some drums, and never mind about the tunes. Just get up there and wail behind whoever is sitting up there playing the solo. And this is what is lacking, definitely lacking in music today.

I can think of a lot better things to do with my hands than to cut them up on the rim of a drum.

A great musician is just a thief who doesn't get caught

Well, I never really practiced because I never had the opportunity to practice.

And, you know, I think the original recording of Ravel's Bolero, probably whoever played percussion on that, will never have It played better than that.

I mean, I think I liked every band I ever played in because each band was different, each band had a different concept, and each band leader was different... different personalities and musical tastes.

But primarily, the drummer's supposed to sit back there and swing the band.