As Far As Music School Goes, I

And, You Know, I Think The Original Recording Of Ravel's Bolero, Probably Whoever Played Percussion On That, Will Never Have It Played Better Than That.

But Primarily, The Drummer's Supposed To Sit Back There And Swing The Band.

I Never Believed In A Set Routine. It Should Depend On How You Feel, Because You Play What You Feel.

There Are Only Two Types Of Music.good And Bad.

And, Well Of Course, Count Basie, And I Think All Of The Black Bands Of The Late Thirties And Early Forties, Bands With Real Players. They Had An Influence On Everybody, Not Just Drummers.