Like most musicians, Im good at becoming immersed in the music that I am currently working on. We seldom lift up our heads to contemplate even the music we will be doing in the future, let alone what weve done in the past.

I'm in that comfortable niche where I'm not that famous and sometimes people do need to put a barrier between them and their followers. When you're real famous you need to do that but I'm not that famous so I don't need that kind of barrier.

From my time in 'King Crimson,' I'd describe a Progressive band as one that keeps trying to break musical barriers, and keeps trying to do new music.

John was great to work with, and a lot of fun. I wish Id had the chance to make more music with him, of course, and to get to know him better.

We all have different musical instincts, and I think they're precious and should be respected.

Through the years I've found that I prefer live playing to recording. I still do lots of recording - but I treasure the live shows.

For me, if the music is good, whether the artist is famous or unknown, I love being part of the music and contributing what I can to the bass end.