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.

In my last band, Soundgarden, I had a couple of different drummers sit in on some stuff and it was fun for me to kind of take a break and watch the band.

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.

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.

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