From Rolling Stone · Charisma Madarang · · 1m 10s
Pearl Jam Surprise Perform With Drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. at Ohana Festival
Pearl Jam surprises fans at Ohana Festival with Abe Laboriel Jr. as new drummer.
In brief
Pearl Jam surprises fans at Ohana Festival with Abe Laboriel Jr. as new drummer. Pearl Jam performed with Abe Laboriel Jr. at Ohana Festival after revealing him as their new drummer during Eddie Vedder's set. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Pearl Jam Reveals New Drummer
Pearl Jam surprised fans at Ohana Festival during Eddie Vedder's headlining set in Dana Point, California.
Abe Laboriel Jr. Joins Band
Abe Laboriel Jr., a longtime Paul McCartney collaborator, joined Pearl Jam as their new drummer for the festival performance.
First Performance With New Drummer
Pearl Jam performed 'Corduroy' followed by fan favorites 'Hail Hail', 'Scared of Fear', and 'Wishlist' with Laboriel.
Drummer Slot Open Since July 2025
Pearl Jam's sixth drummer slot has been open since Matt Cameron's amicable departure in July 2025.
Laboriel's Background
Laboriel, who also does background vocals, has performed on major stages including Super Bowl halftime shows and concerts for Queen Elizabeth.
Official Status Unclear
It remains unclear if Laboriel has officially joined Pearl Jam, and the band has not made an official statement on the matter.
The main idea
Pearl Jam performed with Abe Laboriel Jr. at Ohana Festival after revealing him as their new drummer during Eddie Vedder's set.
