I am constantly amazed at their support over the years.

That's what music has always been to me: a feel. I've listened to the Stones many times and it still makes me have that feeling of joy every time. They are still around and put on a really exciting show. We also give it 120 percent.

Its extremely important to have a loyal fan base and be receptive to them.

The average life spans of many bands are not that long, up to five years if they are lucky.

The thing about Matt Cameron is he has made us 1000 times a better band than we've ever been. He's such a freight train on drums and such a cool individual as a man that it makes us better as a band, and we are now complete with him.

I have lived most my life with chronic inflammation and constant pain with immediate diarrhea.

Other bands gave us lip service, but when it came down to it they kind of backed off. That was a little disheartening. But I respect them. That's their business.