So, to come In with a set routine it's something I've never believed in. It should depend on how you feel, because you play what you feel.

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They're simply following what was laid down in front and they play the same thing. So, there's no great challenge In being a classical drummer.

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So, practice, particularly after you've attained a job, any kind of job, like playing with a four piece band, that's... an opportunity to develop.

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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.

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But I think that any young drummer starting out today should get himself a great teacher and learn all there is to know about the instrument that he wants to play.

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But, when you have to resort to turntables, trick lights, flashing lights, fire and all that, you're actually saying, I need this because what I do is not all that together.

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Every drummer that had a name, had a name because of his individual playing. He didn't sound like anybody else, So everybody that I ever listened to, in some form, influenced my taste.

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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.

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I think at one time every drummer wanted to play like Krupa or wanted to win a Gene Krupa drum contest. This is the big inspiration for drummers and naturally it has to be the same way for me.

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I mean, I think I liked every band I ever played in because each band was different, each band had a different concept, and each band leader was different... different personalities and musical tastes.

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