hey Kenny,
Roscoe couldn't have said it any better. Joe's bands have never measured up without you and Eric. Not only am I an old Blues head like Roscoe, but also an ex-drummer. I went thru a similar situation as yourself, some 20+ years ago. Although our band couldn't hold a light to you guys, and i didn't have the talent you do, I used to love playing till the whole thing soured me on it all. I needed a break so I took one....it turned out to be a long break...way too long
Listening to your playing a few years ago on things like A NEW DAY YESTERDAY LIVE, the ROCKPALAST DVD, the feel you had on the studio version of "Reconsider Baby" (Had TO CRY TODAY) to name a few, gave me the passion to play again, so I picked up them dam(n) sticks and dragged out my old books and I've been working hard to get my chops back. It's definitely not been easy and I feel I've wasted almost 20 years. Don't let that happen to you, man. If you are keeping it going cool, otherwise, please pick it up.....you have way too much talent to let it go. I've seen and heard alot of drummers and there are only a few who can drive a tune like you. make your mark, man
Only the best to you and your family. HAPPY THANKSGIVING