I was a kid, and I wasn't even sure if I wanted to play the drums, you know? All I wanted to do was skateboard, but I was still learning and taking it in, so it was good.

My mom passed away a day before high school started, and her dream was for me to be a full rock and roll guy, and play drums in a band.

My mom listened to the Beatles and Elvis, a lot of different types of music.

My mom died when I was 16. I had a rough childhood, you know what I mean, but it made me strong.

I can play punk rock, and I love playing punk rock, but I was into every other style of music before I played punk rock.