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.

The crowd is just as important as the group. It takes everything to make it work.

When I was younger, I used to drive up to a bunch of turkeys, roll down the window and say something. They'd all gobble back at once.

My dad and I played music. He teaches me a song or two every time I'm home.

I played some Yamaha drums that I like a lot. And I like the Yamaha people a lot too. They've been really nice to me and The Band.

I was in high school, trying to get out of high school. The only thing slowing me up was grades.

I've had all the lessons I could get. I've learned from everybody I've ever met.