2000- Atlanta, GA: New Orleans, LA: Memphis, TN: Nashville, TN
2003- Raleigh, NC: Charlotte, NC: Atlanta, GA
2004- Asheville, NC (hometown show)
2006- Cincinnati, OH
2008- Columbia, SC
2009- Chicago, IL x 2 / Ed Vedder- Atlanta, GA x 2
2010- Bristow, VA
2011- Alpine Valley, WI (PJ20) x 2 / Ed Vedder- Chicago, IL
2012- Atlanta, GA
2013- Charlotte, NC
2014- Cincinnati, OH
2015- New York, NY
2016- Greenville, SC: Hampton, VA:: Columbia, SC: Raleigh, NC : Lexington, KY: Philly, PA 2: (Wrigley) Chicago, IL x 2 (holy shit): Temple of the Dog- Philly, PA
I can't believe so many people can't get over Dave A. He made no difference to this band whatsoever. Vs and Vitalogy would have happened with or without him. Could anyone really imagine that guy drumming for the guys today? Google him, he looks ridiculous like he's never grown from 1992.
Jack is my favorite just because he was so important to the necessary evolution and transition of this band to make them last. No Code and Yield would not be as unique and special without Jack.
However, Matt is probably one of (if not the) best live drummer going today. He's fit right in with the rest of the group since 1998 and I wouldn't want them with another drummer other than him. Matt belongs with Pearl Jam, he's the man!
Reason why there is still a Pearl Jam....then Matt second for continuing it
No Code & Yield...cant beat that one, two punch
True, but Cameron is the reason for the 3+ hour shows...
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impossible to say. all of those drummers were in the band at very different creative times for the band. it's impossible to say whether things would have taken a different creative approach. would No Code have existed with Dave A? Would Ten have been the same with Jack? Or Matt? I do love Matt's songs, but I also really liked the couple that Dave A wrote. Jack's? cool but in a weird way. not a coincidence they have never played Jack's songs live.
All I know is, as someone else pointed out, the only one we know that can handle a 3 hour show is Matt. the way Dave A hits, his arms would have fallen off. he would have had to adjust his entire playing style to suit the band's marathon shows.
Surprised to see Matt winning by such margin... Dave has always been number one for me. But recently I have been listening to a lot of 95-96 shows and man, was Jack amazing live. That groove! I liked Matt in 98 & 00. After that I think he sounds flat & lazy. But as some of you have said I'm grateful that he saved the life of the band. So I love them all in a different way, but Dave was the man. If Matt could only slow down (Even Flow!!!)and go back to his 98 sound...
Studio - Jack Irons Their most creative period was No Code/Yield.
Live - Dave Abbruzzese Their best live period was with Dave. And most volatile since his and Ed's personalities clashed.
Matt Cameron belongs in Soundgarden. I didn't realize that until I finally got to see them live when they got back together.
Here's how I put it:
Dave K. was the first. Brought us the heavy grooves on Ten. Dave A. was the most powerful. Elevated the songs on Ten to a whole other level. Jack Irons was my favorite. His creativity and groove took this band to a place no other drummer would have. Matt Cameron is the most skilled. His technical ability, consistency, and professionalism are a big part of this band now.
All of them have influenced me to a great degree.
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No Code & Yield...cant beat that one, two punch
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1995- New Orleans, LA : New Orleans, LA
1996- Charleston, SC
1998- Atlanta, GA: Birmingham, AL: Greenville, SC: Knoxville, TN
2000- Atlanta, GA: New Orleans, LA: Memphis, TN: Nashville, TN
2003- Raleigh, NC: Charlotte, NC: Atlanta, GA
2004- Asheville, NC (hometown show)
2006- Cincinnati, OH
2008- Columbia, SC
2009- Chicago, IL x 2 / Ed Vedder- Atlanta, GA x 2
2010- Bristow, VA
2011- Alpine Valley, WI (PJ20) x 2 / Ed Vedder- Chicago, IL
2012- Atlanta, GA
2013- Charlotte, NC
2014- Cincinnati, OH
2015- New York, NY
2016- Greenville, SC: Hampton, VA:: Columbia, SC: Raleigh, NC : Lexington, KY: Philly, PA 2: (Wrigley) Chicago, IL x 2 (holy shit): Temple of the Dog- Philly, PA
2017- ED VED- Louisville, KY
2018- Chicago, IL x2, Boston, MA x2
2020- Nashville, TN
2022- Smashville
2023- Austin, TX x2
2024- Baltimore
Jack is my favorite just because he was so important to the necessary evolution and transition of this band to make them last. No Code and Yield would not be as unique and special without Jack.
However, Matt is probably one of (if not the) best live drummer going today. He's fit right in with the rest of the group since 1998 and I wouldn't want them with another drummer other than him. Matt belongs with Pearl Jam, he's the man!
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but some say that No code and Yield can't beat..is it Matt's blame that the next albums aren't so good??..i don't think so..
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All I know is, as someone else pointed out, the only one we know that can handle a 3 hour show is Matt. the way Dave A hits, his arms would have fallen off. he would have had to adjust his entire playing style to suit the band's marathon shows.
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Here's how I put it:
Dave K. was the first. Brought us the heavy grooves on Ten.
Dave A. was the most powerful. Elevated the songs on Ten to a whole other level.
Jack Irons was my favorite. His creativity and groove took this band to a place no other drummer would have.
Matt Cameron is the most skilled. His technical ability, consistency, and professionalism are a big part of this band now.
All of them have influenced me to a great degree.