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So I've had lots of different bands over the years who have stayed with me for certain tours.

It's been over 15 years since I toured... over 12 years since I did any recording under my own name. I never really intended to take that long of a hiatus.

I'm not into bands for the sake of being into bands. I've grown past that. There was a time in my life when I was that guy.

I am the extreme member of the band because I never go out after the show. It's my rule.

I was playing in other rock bands. Any of those bands didn't last long.

In my last band, Soundgarden, I had a couple of different drummers sit in on some stuff and it was fun for me to kind of take a break and watch the band.

I've been part of five different bands in my time.

I still continue to do at least four concert tours a year, and in many cases, as many as six.

My dad took me to all the best rock and punk shows when I was growing up and music has always been a part of my life. So I'm very interested in the music scene and I suppose that's why I've ended up going out with musicians. Dave Pirner is still one of my best friends.