The power of music just kinda kills all those ills; it cures everything and you’ve got more energy just from the music. And, I’ve never seen it fail. It’s good for ya; real good for ya.

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

Drums just always sounded like the most fun part of that good music for me.

Dad and mom would have preferred that I be a doctor, a lawyer, a scientist, or a great humanitarian.

My parents wanted me to be smart and be a scholar, and the best I could do was graduate high school.

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.

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