Always Quote by Benny Blanco

The problem you get with most today's drum samples is that when you use them, you sound like everyone else using them.

— Joey Sturgis

I got tired of different drum sounds so you buy different effects for more manipulation.

— Ikue Mori

Always try and play with as many people as possible, even if it's not your style of music, because you will learn a lot.

— Joey Jordison

Not everybody likes or understands a drum solo, so I like to bring in effects and sounds to keep their interest.

— John Bonham

It's fun, I didn't have enough money as a kid to buy a drum set, so I had to do something. I would mimic…

— John DiMaggio

Actually, it's great to play with someone who tries to come up with interesting drum beats because it pushes the music in different directions.

— Mike Gordon

Sound is a very unruly thing, and you have to really respect that it's going to differ every time you play.

— Victoria Legrand

I want to keep pushing the limits for drummers and expressing myself,

— Travis Barker

Anytime you strike the drums, you have to be aware that you're creating a musical event.

— Vinnie Colaiuta

Good sound habits are more important than rules - use concepts.

— Mike Krzyzewski

Usually I like to have them, but going drum-less pushes everything in a new direction and makes it easier to keep things sounding different.

— J Mascis

I don't care how good you are at it, but if you don't enjoy playing drums, you aren't in touch with a facet of…

— RJD2