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Pearl Jam’s New Drummer? Yay or Nay?

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Pearl Jam’s New Drummer? Yay or Nay?

THE ANNOUNCEMENT

Footage from Ohana has fans convinced Pearl Jam's drum throne is changing hands, and the name being floated is Abe Laboriel Jr. * Nothing has been confirmed by the band, and the new Rock Fan Radio episode digs into whether his style would even fit Pearl Jam in the first place *. This is fan speculation off one set of footage, full stop.

THE DETAILS

  • Jason breaks down rumors that Abe Laboriel Jr. could take over drumming duties for Pearl Jam *
  • Ohana festival footage is what kicked the whole conversation off *
  • Fans have been arguing about the rhythm section backing Eddie Vedder at Ohana *
  • The discussion questions whether Laboriel Jr.'s playing suits Pearl Jam's sound *
  • No official Pearl Jam statement, no confirmed lineup change, no timeline *
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* https://youtu.be/mI0kAD_U9r0 — Editor notes — https://youtu.be/mI0kAD_U9r0
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* https://youtu.be/mI0kAD_U9r0. Editor notes, https://youtu.be/mI0kAD_U9r0

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