Robert and I were two of a rather small handfull of drummers in '80s Eugene who seemed to play in all the bands. There was never any doubt that his enthusiasm for every single other band in that scene was a large part of what kept us going. Hearing his "YAY!" come from the back of the room at the end of nearly every song never failed to make me smile. And his ferociously wreckless approach to the drums was a joy to behold.
"Reality should be what you feel!"