But back then the thing that saved me was the music, and it's certainly the music that saves me now. The music, my family and my friends and everybody around me. — Jimmy Chamberlin Copy Share Image
My brother was always in bands and on the road when I was a kid and he was my inspiration. He never made it… — Jimmy Chamberlin Copy Share Image
Had I joined a straight rock band, I'm sure my drumming would be a little bit different right now. — Jimmy Chamberlin Copy Share Image
After I left the Pumpkins, I went home and just sat around. I have a studio in my basement, and I found myself writing… — Jimmy Chamberlin Copy Share Image
I can't take days off and play like I did last night. Maybe some people can, but I can't. — Jimmy Chamberlin Copy Share Image
But back then the thing that saved me was the music, and it's certainly the music that saves me now. The music, my family… — Jimmy Chamberlin Copy Share Image
Part of the reason that I left the Pumpkins is because it was becoming all-consuming. Being the only member of that band who had… — Jimmy Chamberlin Copy Share Image
The thing I try to do the most is to play in terms of the song and play in terms of what I'm hearing. — Jimmy Chamberlin Copy Share Image
I always wanted to be in this role, as a songwriter. In the Pumpkins, it was always impossible because Corgan would wake up and… — Jimmy Chamberlin Copy Share Image
At first it was a bit daunting, but once I started to do it, the more I got into it, the more I started… — Jimmy Chamberlin Copy Share Image
All he wants to do is practice and that's all he does, all day long. That's what it takes if you want to change… — Jimmy Chamberlin Copy Share Image
If you can get a twelve year-old kid to go listen to Thelonius Monk, what more do you want? Do you want a big… — Jimmy Chamberlin Copy Share Image
