Loading... Please wait...The drummer had a favorite phrase: “The tempo is whatever I say it is.” Whenever a bandmate mentioned playing to a click track or keeping steady time, he would roll his eyes and act as though tempo markings were merely polite suggestions. If the song suddenly sped up or slowed down, he would confidently insist that it was an artistic decision rather than a mistake. With a grin on his face and drumsticks in hand, he loved teasing the rest of the band by keeping them guessing about what would happen next. While his sarcasm often caused laughter—and occasional frustration—his personality made rehearsals far more entertaining than anyone cared to admit.