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.

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

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

So, I just kind of played the way I played and then eventually we kind of figured out what worked best for the band. So, I definitely changed my stuff up and I think we're playing really tight now.

I've talked to some drummers who seem to have a very hard time staying in shape on the road, including some drummers touring with high-profile acts that don't have to live on fast food every night.

The fact that Eddie Vedder likes to play 3 hour plus shows a night, I have to be ready for that.

No matter how much success you're having, you can't continue working together if you can't communicate.