Who do you think/want/wish will replace Matt?

PJ_Soul

All the Abbruzzeses suggestions make me want to pull my brains out of my eye sockets, lol! I just don't understand how anyone can honestly think that, much less suggest it. 

Jack Irons could be pretty cool, and i can't imagine that any reason he had for leaving 27 years ago would have anything to do with present day. But in any case, I am SO eager to know what the band does with this!!! Not just with the drumming, but with how it could impact any future sing writing in general. When it comes to music, change can be so good (or not). 

JT167846

I like the idea of Matt Chamberlain too if they're going to record. Know it's a silly sentimental reason but would be cool to have all five drummers play complete albums.

Dave K still my favourite sentiment wise. Though I understand how he'd need a bigger kit.

Lost In Ohio

Go Animal said:

I say this with the clear declaration that Vs. is my favorite Pearl Jam record: Dave A. is a drama magnet. 

Read that Facebook post between the lines. He still has a chip on his shoulder. He never really got over his dismissal. To invite him back would be inviting disruption.

It's been 30 YEARS. THIRTY. YEARS.

Meanwhile, Dave Krusen, Matt Chamberlain, and Jack Irons have all been living fulfilled artistic lives. They stay active, and enjoy the fruits of their labor. With respect for the past, and an eye towards the future.

I wish the same peace of mind for Dave A.

Indeed.

But also those other guys left partially because their own decision. Dave Krusen left because of his drug/alcohol issues, Matt Chamberlain left for the SNL band and Jack left because of the touring issues and to start a family.

brianlux

Not sure if this has been suggested, but what about this guy?

somebodyelsessky2020

Stephen Perkins is my wish and my want    

mace1229

PJ_Soul said:

All the Abbruzzeses suggestions make me want to pull my brains out of my eye sockets, lol! I just don't understand how anyone can honestly think that, much less suggest it. 

Jack Irons could be pretty cool, and i can't imagine that any reason he had for leaving 27 years ago would have anything to do with present day. But in any case, I am SO eager to know what the band does with this!!! Not just with the drumming, but with how it could impact any future sing writing in general. When it comes to music, change can be so good (or not). 

He left because of the touring and some health reasons associated with that. If he found it physically demanding to tour 27 years ago, I’d imagine that hasn’t changed.
But the other challenges, like focusing on family, have. And the tour schedule won’t be like it was back, so it could be a possibility. Who knows.

mace1229

Lost In Ohio said:

Go Animal said:

I say this with the clear declaration that Vs. is my favorite Pearl Jam record: Dave A. is a drama magnet. 

Read that Facebook post between the lines. He still has a chip on his shoulder. He never really got over his dismissal. To invite him back would be inviting disruption.

It's been 30 YEARS. THIRTY. YEARS.

Meanwhile, Dave Krusen, Matt Chamberlain, and Jack Irons have all been living fulfilled artistic lives. They stay active, and enjoy the fruits of their labor. With respect for the past, and an eye towards the future.

I wish the same peace of mind for Dave A.

Indeed.

But also those other guys left partially because their own decision. Dave Krusen left because of his drug/alcohol issues, Matt Chamberlain left for the SNL band and Jack left because of the touring issues and to start a family.

I always wondered how he felt playing in SNL while 10 and vs blew up. I haven’t heard him talk about it, hard to think he didn’t regret that decision though.

Lost In Ohio

brianlux said:

Not sure if this has been suggested, but what about this guy?

I had the same idea!
At least for one song...say one off their second album? It'd be EPIC! EPIC I SAY!

PJ_Soul

mace1229 said:

PJ_Soul said:

All the Abbruzzeses suggestions make me want to pull my brains out of my eye sockets, lol! I just don't understand how anyone can honestly think that, much less suggest it. 

Jack Irons could be pretty cool, and i can't imagine that any reason he had for leaving 27 years ago would have anything to do with present day. But in any case, I am SO eager to know what the band does with this!!! Not just with the drumming, but with how it could impact any future sing writing in general. When it comes to music, change can be so good (or not). 

He left because of the touring and some health reasons associated with that. If he found it physically demanding to tour 27 years ago, I’d imagine that hasn’t changed.
But the other challenges, like focusing on family, have. And the tour schedule won’t be like it was back, so it could be a possibility. Who knows.

I'm pretty sure it was more a mental health issue, but in any case. physical issues aren't always permanent either, and like you say, touring in 98 is nothing like now, since they barely tour at all. But anyhow, I just think it would be sorta cool (I personally think the was their best drummer muscially), if only for In My Tree, haha, but really, anyone who is good and we don't have to worry about in terms of health and jiving with the rest of the band would be just fine with me! 

JK109224

Richard Stuverud.

igotid88

mace1229 said:

Lost In Ohio said:

Go Animal said:

I say this with the clear declaration that Vs. is my favorite Pearl Jam record: Dave A. is a drama magnet. 

Read that Facebook post between the lines. He still has a chip on his shoulder. He never really got over his dismissal. To invite him back would be inviting disruption.

It's been 30 YEARS. THIRTY. YEARS.

Meanwhile, Dave Krusen, Matt Chamberlain, and Jack Irons have all been living fulfilled artistic lives. They stay active, and enjoy the fruits of their labor. With respect for the past, and an eye towards the future.

I wish the same peace of mind for Dave A.

Indeed.

But also those other guys left partially because their own decision. Dave Krusen left because of his drug/alcohol issues, Matt Chamberlain left for the SNL band and Jack left because of the touring issues and to start a family.

I always wondered how he felt playing in SNL while 10 and vs blew up. I haven’t heard him talk about it, hard to think he didn’t regret that decision though.

Fortunately for him he has played with many great artists and has had steady work.

ally12

JK109224 said:

Richard Stuverud.

+1

Jason P

$1200 replacement option:

CantKeepmedown

Jack left in 98 when they were set to play like 80 more shows in that coming year. There's a possible chance this band won't play 80 more shows in their career lol.

I don't think it'll be any of the former guys, but wouldn't be surprised if it's someone with close ties to one of the members. This thread will end up like the 2025/2026 rumor threads and we may not get an answer for a long, long, time.  

Either way, cheers to MFC. He saved this band 27 years ago and deserves to go out the way he wanted. Just hoping that it was on his terms and not something else. 

RatherStarved

Jason P said:

$1200 replacement option:

Scary thing is, you’re kind of right.  

pjl44

brianlux said:

Not sure if this has been suggested, but what about this guy?

How dare you suggest he be poached from My Morning Jacket 

mace1229

igotid88 said:

mace1229 said:

Lost In Ohio said:

Go Animal said:

I say this with the clear declaration that Vs. is my favorite Pearl Jam record: Dave A. is a drama magnet. 

Read that Facebook post between the lines. He still has a chip on his shoulder. He never really got over his dismissal. To invite him back would be inviting disruption.

It's been 30 YEARS. THIRTY. YEARS.

Meanwhile, Dave Krusen, Matt Chamberlain, and Jack Irons have all been living fulfilled artistic lives. They stay active, and enjoy the fruits of their labor. With respect for the past, and an eye towards the future.

I wish the same peace of mind for Dave A.

Indeed.

But also those other guys left partially because their own decision. Dave Krusen left because of his drug/alcohol issues, Matt Chamberlain left for the SNL band and Jack left because of the touring issues and to start a family.

I always wondered how he felt playing in SNL while 10 and vs blew up. I haven’t heard him talk about it, hard to think he didn’t regret that decision though.

Fortunately for him he has played with many great artists and has had steady work.

Yeah, his resume is pretty impressive. But still, playing in the Wallflowers in the late 90s wouldn’t compare to being with Pearl Jam in the early 90s.

He also toured with SG when Cameron couldn’t make their 2014 tour. Would be fitting it fill in again now.

trees

vedderoffdead said:

Barrett Martin

Good choice 

trees

Muffin The Mule said:

Bill Ward

He is busy with Sabbath and its older them Cameron 

jdopj

I asking a serious question. Should this be it? Great great album in DM. Did a sizable tour to support it. 

Certainly going out on a high note. If it’s not a drummer that elevates and quite possibly alters the songs in a good way it would be hard to watch

Leezestarr313

PJ_Soul said:

All the Abbruzzeses suggestions make me want to pull my brains out of my eye sockets, lol! I just don't understand how anyone can honestly think that, much less suggest it. 

Jack Irons could be pretty cool, and i can't imagine that any reason he had for leaving 27 years ago would have anything to do with present day. But in any case, I am SO eager to know what the band does with this!!! Not just with the drumming, but with how it could impact any future sing writing in general. When it comes to music, change can be so good (or not). 

This! And I thought Irons stopped because of health reasons with the tour schedule. 

AS1487

I saw Matt Chamberlain playing in Paul Simon's band at the Beacon Theatre three weeks ago and thought he was great. His drumming on "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" was a highlight of the night.

mtbr03

Janet Weiss would be the dream. 

darwinstheory

PJNB said:

Whoever it is hopefully they don’t make the sets more predictable than they already are. 

Agreed! That had to be in large part 6o tge new album, right? New album, age limiting quantity and having to 0lay "the hits" really consumed the playlist.

Poncier

PorchgirlCO said:

Granted, I don’t know anything about drumming styles and I know it’s such an out of box thought but would love to see Stewart Copeland in the choices. Totally not the same type of music that I saw with the Police but could be interesting…

I doubt they want a 72-year-old drummer and I doubt the 72-year-old wants to join a new band full time.

Poncier

trees said:

Muffin The Mule said:

Bill Ward

He is busy with Sabbath 

Haha, good post 4 days after their last show ever.

We All Believe

Janet Weiss would be amazing, but since her split with SK didn't go well, I don't think it'll happen.

If Dave K or Matt Chamberlain isn't available, I vote Richard Stuverud.

mcdevittpb

Get_Right said:

The departure of Matt means the end of Pearl Jam for me. I still may see them if they are close and I score 10C tickets. But I will not be working very hard to attend a concert without Matt. And I will not pay $250 a ticket to see a replacement.  

I agree with you completely. The news to me was devastating, in that the band I’ve known and loved, is essentially over. Cameron made them a better band. He was their engine. He was their heartbeat.  And he was powerful. They will never be the same again. 

We All Believe

mcdevittpb said:

Get_Right said:

The departure of Matt means the end of Pearl Jam for me. I still may see them if they are close and I score 10C tickets. But I will not be working very hard to attend a concert without Matt. And I will not pay $250 a ticket to see a replacement.  

I agree with you completely. The news to me was devastating, in that the band I’ve known and loved, is essentially over. Cameron made them a better band. He was their engine. He was their heartbeat.  And he was powerful. They will never be the same again. 

I'm in denial about the fact that I'm starting to feel the same way.

Merkin Baller

If PJ's 5 best albums didn't come before MC joined the band, I would be way more pessimistic about what's to come. 

But they did, so I'm cautiously optimistic.