I've always liked to be the kind of drummer and musician who likes to go outside of what's expected of me.

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

I guess by taking lessons early on, and really trying to play all the rudimentary stuff, and try to have it sound as good as my teacher. It took a lot of practice, which I enjoyed, and still do.

I've always liked to be the kind of drummer and musician who likes to go outside of what's expected of me.

My recording career has luckily run the gamut of recording environments.

I always loose a little weight on the road, so I constantly have to be on top of my nutrition and hydration.

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