That’s it. I just need to survive another 18-ish hours and I’ll be satisfied.

Let’s face it, 2023 isn’t off to a great start for 54 year olds or drummers. We lost Fred White of Earth, Wind and Fire on New Year’s Day and Robbie Bachman from BTO on the 12th.

And let’s face it, I’m no drummer – world famous or otherwise.

Which leaves us with Adam Rich and Lisa Marie Presley – both of whom started the year off by stopping.

Forever.

At 54 years of age.

That is a group of which I am a reluctant member…

So I’ve simply got to navigate the next 18 hours without inadvertently stepping in front of a bus or getting struck by lightning and I’ll be happily in the clear.