When the Grateful Dead needed a quality sound system to deliver our sonic payload, I learned electronics and speaker design.

In the beginning, there was noise. Noise begat rhythm, and rhythm begat everything else.

When I heard Grateful Dead music, I knew that it was the most powerful force on the planet.

Art in the classroom not only spurs creativity, it also inspires learning.

Adventures don't begin until you get into the forest. That first step is an act of faith.

Egyptian drumming happens to be a favorite of mine. It's a really simple instrument, but it's really difficult to play. You can take it anywhere with you - you can play it in your room, in an airport. It's very quiet, so you explore the quiet side.

The Grateful Dead were very kind. It was Santa Claus. It did good things. It allowed other people to benefit. The benefits that we played were enormous, and we played free. So you've got a band that loves to play free, and that was a wonderful thing.