[color=#8040FF] btw - I think you missed your other calling which is "motivational speaker" or "life coach". thanks again. you are an inspiration to me and I'm sure to alot of us here on H.O.D. :) ~ Chooch Chooch... Wow...thanks for that nod...not sure I am worthy of such high p...

I just turned 58 a couple weeks ago and I realized I've been at this for 54 years (played my first gig for cash at the age of 4). Best...everything! I'm more in demand now than ever, playing regularly with 5 different bands and a couple of "off-shoots." My playing is so much more focused,...

Riddim... You hit exactly on what I neglected to, but I talk about this a lot to other friends who ask..."how do you make the time to play in a band?" Many of these other people have let go of their passions after having a family...and it shows. Life...to me anyway...is about balance, not...

I don't know if y'alls heard of this band but boy they are funky and fun to listen to... they're a local band out here in the ATX but are originally from North Texas State (now UNT).. they play around the southeast alot it seems. I can't wait to check 'em out live one of these days. http://www.youtu...

I think the most impressive thing to me is Simon's time... which has always been pretty Immaculate. It's ridiculous in this live clip too. I've seldom heard the guy waiver. I actually prefer Simon's drum sounds from a few years ago, and back from there. In recent years I'm not keen on the rather br...

thanks for the vids! he's such a monster. love his drumming...

thank you! love keith's playing!! is it me or does his kit sound a lil' to "fusion-y" for this sorta gig? baaaahh... it's prolly me. thanks again

thanks for the link. love these podcasts... totally digging this one on Kirkee B so far. what chill / refereshing cat.

DOOOOD! what a freaking Monster!! I had the pleasure of meeting him at the DW booth this year through LA Danny. He was so cool and down to earth. Couldn't be happier for him. He expressed his excitment of getting to live in socal and such

i think the intro would've been better w/ him playing w/ the various lines of cymbals while explaining why he liked it. much like the video he did for the A-customs back in the day. basically it sounded like Vinnie having to explain to us why he chose PAISTE. I for one do not think Vinnie needs to e...