From Rolling Stone · Andy Greene · · 1m 10s
Pearl Jam Finds New Drummer at Ohana Festival
Pearl Jam's Abe Laboriel Jr. joins band after mystery drummer reveal at Ohana Festival.
In brief
Pearl Jam's Abe Laboriel Jr. joins band after mystery drummer reveal at Ohana Festival. Pearl Jam confirmed Abe Laboriel Jr. as their new drummer after a festival performance, though Vedder described him as a temporary guest. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Pearl Jam's Drummer Search
Pearl Jam fans waited a year for a new drummer after Matt Cameron left the band.
Mystery at Ohana Festival
The band revealed their new drummer during the Ohana Festival on September 27 in Dana Point, California.
Gossard on Mystery
Gossard said the band was excited to play at Ohana and that the mystery was part of the fun.
“I love the mystery of it all”
Drummer Speculation
Fans speculated about drummers including Stephen Perkins, Abe Laboriel Jr., and Kahokiss.
Vedder's Performance
Eddie Vedder played solo acoustic songs before calling out Simon Good and Billy Idol for guest spots.
Drummer Reveal
Abe Laboriel Jr. appeared on stage with Pearl Jam during the festival performance.
“The waiting drove me mad”
Vedder's Instagram Post
Vedder thanked Abe Laboriel Jr. for playing drums at the festival but called him a temporary guest.
“also wanted to extend our further appreciation to Abe Laboriel Jr. sitting in on drums for PJ”
The headline
Pearl Jam confirmed Abe Laboriel Jr. as their new drummer after a festival performance, though Vedder described him as a temporary guest.
