Im a freak, everything has to be totally flat when I play. Ed Will, my jazz teacher, set up everything completely flat, and then youd tilt your snare drum away from you, so I do that too. So my snare tilts away from me. – Travis Barker
My mom passed away a day before high school started, and her dream was for me to be a full rock and roll guy, and play drums in a band. – Travis Barker
I was a kid, and I wasnt even sure if I wanted to play the drums, you know? All I wanted to do was skateboard, but I was still learning and taking it in, so it was good. – Travis Barker
I need protein from food rather than just protein supplements. I changed my diet. – Travis Barker
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