We write about ourselves because we know about ourselves.

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I started out when I was about 12, playing drums. I started singing when I...

I started out when I was about 12, playing drums. I started singing when I...

A lot of power-pop comes out of LA, a lot of speed metal comes out...

A lot of power-pop comes out of LA, a lot of speed metal comes out...

Music is the career I'm lucky enough to get paid for, but I have other...

Music is the career I'm lucky enough to get paid for, but I have other...

My bad habits aren't my title. My strengths and my talent are my title.

My bad habits aren't my title. My strengths and my talent are my title.

There's no huge, deep message in any of the songs. We recorded a few months...

There's no huge, deep message in any of the songs. We recorded a few months...

Our perception of songs that we've written... the meaning changes from day to day... to...

Our perception of songs that we've written... the meaning changes from day to day... to...

I was in a band when I was 15. We were a glam band. Then...

I was in a band when I was 15. We were a glam band. Then...

I don't take part in it the way I used to-the bimbos, the free beers,...

I don't take part in it the way I used to-the bimbos, the free beers,...

When everyone goes home, you're stuck with yourself.

When everyone goes home, you're stuck with yourself.

Andrew Wood's death changed things for a few weeks. I probably got even heavier into...

Andrew Wood's death changed things for a few weeks. I probably got even heavier into...

There are lasting consequences for using drugs. I'll still be paying for my prior use.

There are lasting consequences for using drugs. I'll still be paying for my prior use.

My bed isn't made, I'm tired, I haven't slept well for two weeks. I haven't...

My bed isn't made, I'm tired, I haven't slept well for two weeks. I haven't...

Music is the doorway that has led me to drawing, photography, and writing.

Music is the doorway that has led me to drawing, photography, and writing.

At home I'm just a guy who has interests that extend far beyond music.

At home I'm just a guy who has interests that extend far beyond music.

We try to be real nice and friendly to people, but sometimes they take advantage...

We try to be real nice and friendly to people, but sometimes they take advantage...

Los Angeles, I don't like that town. Too decadent, and it's slimy.

Los Angeles, I don't like that town. Too decadent, and it's slimy.

Every article I see is dope this, junkie that, whiskey this - that ain't my...

Every article I see is dope this, junkie that, whiskey this - that ain't my...

Drugs will have a huge effect on my work for the rest of my life,...

Drugs will have a huge effect on my work for the rest of my life,...

I guess I can go anywhere I want. If only I knew where to go.

I guess I can go anywhere I want. If only I knew where to go.

I've always looked for the perfect life to step into. I've taken all the paths...

I've always looked for the perfect life to step into. I've taken all the paths...