A lot of times, when a band finds success with a certain style or sound, they have a really hard time breaking away from that to grow as artists.
Ben was more improvisational, and relied less on methodology, and basically is a guitarist who switched to bass, whereas Jeff has a more traditional approach to playing bass in a band, and has a great sense of what his band sounds like, and we lock up nicely.
Creatively, I thought we were still viable and could do more records. But our working relationship just wasn't happening at all, and our chemistry as people broke down because of that.
I always loose a little weight on the road, so I constantly have to be on top of my nutrition and hydration.
I guess by taking lessons early on, and really trying to play all the rudimentary stuff, and try to have it sound as good as my teacher. It took a lot of practice, which I enjoyed, and still do.
I love the way Pharell is laying down great drum tracks. He is a great drummer.
I show up ready to play, so I normally try and fit the situation.