"My brother and I had a real love-hate relationship with my success. There was some bitterness there that I didn't understand until recently, but I told him that if I ever did a record I wanted him to play on it"

Jimmy Chamberlin's quote talks to the intricacy of sibling relationships. It is clear that his sibling had a challenging time with his success, likely sensation a mix of envy and pride. It is most likely that his bro felt a sense of competition with Jimmy, and that this competition provided stress in between them. However, Jimmy's quote likewise talks to his understanding of his brother's sensations and his willingness to include him in his success. His offer to have his bro play on his record is a gesture of love and understanding, and a sign of his appreciation for his brother's skill. It is a testimony to the strength of their relationship that Jimmy was able to acknowledge his sibling's sensations and offer him a chance to be part of his success.