When I first went on tour with PJ in '98, I was still in shock having gone through the Soundgarden break up.

The music has had a certain quality that people like just because it's a real true expression of how we are as musicians.

A lot of times, when a band finds success with a certain style or sound, they have a really hard time breaking away from that to grow as artists.

I think it's really important these days to be able to relate to how the music flows and be able to speak the same language as your bandmates and the producer, rather than just talking drums.

For me, I just try to make sure I eat enough and drink enough water and that's about it.

I think every band is a little cautious when the drummer starts to write tunes.

I try and stay limber, swim, run, ride motorcycles.