If I couldn't play drums it would have destroyed me. If you're thrown in the deep end you swim, and that's basically what I did. I had to do it and with the rest of the band behind me and the encouragement I got from people from all over the world, I knew that I was going to play
Rick AllenSome people say that practice makes perfect but I just feel that the repetition works against me and I start thinking too far ahead during a show.
Rick AllenJust the same way I'd say a prayer before going onstage, taking that even further and using the drum to inspire people. And using that as a vehicle for the intention.
Rick Allen