When the second record came out, they started calling it The Band. I voted to call it The Crackers. I'm no fool.

I don't hear record companies coming up with any good ideas or suggestions. Historically, if it ain't their idea, it ain't no good, so you got that to contend with.

The Jungle Bush Beaters didn't last too long as a group, but we had a pretty good time while we did.

Those bad times are important. They give you a chance to practice, listen, take stock, have a life, get your feet back on the ground, and maybe you'll live to tell the story.

With horns and a full rhythm section, the drums always looked like the best seat in the house.

Conway Twitty was always our local hero while I was growing up. He had a series of good bands. I wanted to sit in, if Conway would let me. And he did a couple of times.

Anytime I switch to another instrument, I immediately turn it into another kind of drum so that I can understand it better.