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***DAVE KRUSEN - Message Pit Interview***

LeatherMosquitoManLeatherMosquitoMan Posts: 4,034
edited April 2011 in The Porch
Dave Krusen, as most of you may know, and some of you may not, was the drummer featured on the studio recording of Pearl Jam's Ten.
Every time you hear a studio version of a track from Ten, you're listening to the drumming of Mr. Dave Krusen. For over 20 years, almost every other day we've listened to him play drums on an album that began and defined what is, to us, the greatest Rock Band ever.
With the impending PJ20 festival, and all the hype surrounding it, i'm trying to gain some interviews w/some former band members in an attempt to make PJ20 all encompassing.

In talking to Dave just this morning, i proposed to him a Message Pit interview, and he has agreed.
The format will be as follows:

Post any question you have for Dave. I'll give this a few days, until probably friday, then i'll pick the best 20 questions.

I'll forward them on to Dave, he'll answer them over time, then i'll re-post the transcript to the Message Pit.

I'll keep your message pit handle attached to your question also, to not take anything away from any of you individually.

So... fire away! :D
-Chris
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  • EB105744EB105744 Posts: 1
    I'm curious if Spinal Tap jokes are ever made given the history of drummers with PJ.
  • Ledbetterman10Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,957
    EB105744 wrote:
    I'm curious if Spinal Tap jokes are ever made given the history of drummers with PJ.

    Yes many times.
    2000: Camden 1, 2003: Philly, State College, Camden 1, MSG 2, Hershey, 2004: Reading, 2005: Philly, 2006: Camden 1, 2, East Rutherford 1, 2007: Lollapalooza, 2008: Camden 1, Washington D.C., MSG 1, 2, 2009: Philly 1, 2, 3, 4, 2010: Bristol, MSG 2, 2011: PJ20 1, 2, 2012: Made In America, 2013: Brooklyn 2, Philly 2, 2014: Denver, 2015: Global Citizen Festival, 2016: Philly 2, Fenway 1, 2018: Fenway 1, 2, 2021: Sea. Hear. Now. 2022: Camden, 2024: Philly 2

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  • jjflashjjflash Posts: 5,013
    Very cool.

    Here's a question for Dave that comes to mind: "What's your take on the evolution of Pearl Jam since the seminal sounds of Ten that you helped create?"
  • YieldToNothingYieldToNothing Posts: 3,667
    i'm curious to know that if he decided to sit on his ass all day and not work, could he get by comfortably just off ten royalty checks.
    i have a paper here that entitles me to fast track status
  • LeatherMosquitoManLeatherMosquitoMan Posts: 4,034
    jjflash wrote:
    Very cool.

    Here's a question for Dave that comes to mind: "What's your take on the evolution of Pearl Jam since the seminal sounds of Ten that you helped create?"

    I like this. Thank you.
    -Chris
    Male, 34

    I'm on Facebook - facebook.com/christopher.leesye1

    1998 Brisbane 2
    2003 Brisbane 1
    2006 LA 1 & 2
    2008 LA 2, San Diego 1 (EV)
    2009 LA 1, 2, 3 & 4, San Diego
    2011 St. Louis (EV)
    2012 Tulsa 1 & 2 (EV)
    2013 Chicago, Dallas & OKC
  • Given to...Given to... Wyoming Posts: 5,007
    First off, tell the man "Thank You"! from me and a few million others...

    I see the super early footage of these bums in Seattle and it just blows my mind that they were on the razors edge of complete failure and through a handful of random choices evolved into Pearl Jam. What was your mindset at the time? The Seattle sound and grunge vibe produced a few noteworthy bands, but also left thousands of flannel clad wanna-be's in the waste and rubble. Did you have any vision past the next few months or were so simply riding the wave that alot of those were at the time?

    Peace
    "...would you like some forks?" EV 12-02-06
  • HeavyHandsHeavyHands Posts: 2,130
    Do you know how many takes were done of each song you guys wrote?

    Do you know if there are any fully completed/ near fully completed songs that have not been released yet? Kind of like "Brother" was not released for a long time.
    "A lot more people are capable of being big out there that just don't give themselves a chance." -Stone Gossard
  • LeatherMosquitoManLeatherMosquitoMan Posts: 4,034
    Given to... wrote:
    First off, tell the man "Thank You"! from me and a few million others...

    I see the super early footage of these bums in Seattle and it just blows my mind that they were on the razors edge of complete failure and through a handful of random choices evolved into Pearl Jam. What was your mindset at the time? The Seattle sound and grunge vibe produced a few noteworthy bands, but also left thousands of flannel clad wanna-be's in the waste and rubble. Did you have any vision past the next few months or were so simply riding the wave that alot of those were at the time?

    Peace

    Will do :)
    -Chris
    Male, 34

    I'm on Facebook - facebook.com/christopher.leesye1

    1998 Brisbane 2
    2003 Brisbane 1
    2006 LA 1 & 2
    2008 LA 2, San Diego 1 (EV)
    2009 LA 1, 2, 3 & 4, San Diego
    2011 St. Louis (EV)
    2012 Tulsa 1 & 2 (EV)
    2013 Chicago, Dallas & OKC
  • KloddzKloddz Posts: 2,573
    Who do you think is PJ's best drummer: Dave A, Jack, or Matt?

    I'm just kidding, of course.

    What about:

    Are you still in contact with anyone from the band these days? Any thoughts on whether you will be guest starring at the PJ20 festival?

    Edit: By the way, all bullshitting aside, thanks for doing this man!
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  • LeatherMosquitoManLeatherMosquitoMan Posts: 4,034
    HeavyHands wrote:
    Do you know how many takes were done of each song you guys wrote?

    Do you know if there are any fully completed/ near fully completed songs that have not been released yet? Kind of like "Brother" was not released for a long time.

    Perfect! Thank you!
    -Chris
    Male, 34

    I'm on Facebook - facebook.com/christopher.leesye1

    1998 Brisbane 2
    2003 Brisbane 1
    2006 LA 1 & 2
    2008 LA 2, San Diego 1 (EV)
    2009 LA 1, 2, 3 & 4, San Diego
    2011 St. Louis (EV)
    2012 Tulsa 1 & 2 (EV)
    2013 Chicago, Dallas & OKC
  • LeatherMosquitoManLeatherMosquitoMan Posts: 4,034
    Kloddz wrote:
    Who do you think is PJ's best drummer: Dave A, Jack, or Matt?

    I'm just kidding, of course.

    What about:

    Are you still in contact with anyone from the band these days? Any thoughts on whether you will be guest starring at the PJ20 festival?

    Edit: By the way, all bullshitting aside, thanks for doing this man!

    No problem. I'm working on a few other things as well... we'll have to see if they work out...

    By the way, don't forget Matt Chamberlain ;)
    -Chris
    Male, 34

    I'm on Facebook - facebook.com/christopher.leesye1

    1998 Brisbane 2
    2003 Brisbane 1
    2006 LA 1 & 2
    2008 LA 2, San Diego 1 (EV)
    2009 LA 1, 2, 3 & 4, San Diego
    2011 St. Louis (EV)
    2012 Tulsa 1 & 2 (EV)
    2013 Chicago, Dallas & OKC
  • eyejackereyejacker Posts: 1,282
    GREAT!

    I'd like to know what his take is on the remixed and remastered TEN that was released not so long ago. Did he think that the changes were necessary? Does he like the way it sounds now more? Did the band consult him when they decided to change it? Thanks!
  • satansbedsatansbed Posts: 2,139
    Out of the Pearl Jam drummers that followed you, who's drum sound impressed you the most

    and

    are you kicking yourself you didn't manage to stay in the band
  • pdalowskypdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,137
    Does he own a reeenk roink?

    does he know how many were ever made?
  • capecodriotcapecodriot Posts: 340
    Can you play unemployable??
  • PilateOfTheStormPilateOfTheStorm Posts: 4,319
    wow very cool :D thanks for doing this

    the drumming on Ten is amazing, so great

    Most of the questions I thought of have already been asked, some very good ones.

    The Ten Redux one is one of my mine - what did he think of it ?
    as well as the question about the whole grunge Seattle thing

    Has he kept in contact with the band? Ever been asked/considered playing for them again?

    Has the evolution of PJ's sound surprised him? What does he think of the later music and sound compared to when they started out?


    Thanks again
  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    edited March 2011
    GREAT IDEA!


    Mr Krusen:

    Your time with the band has been the most mysterious, as it is the least documented. I'm glad you're participating in this!

    What was the reason for your departure?

    Have you been in contact with the band since your departure?

    What did your kit on the recording of Ten consist of?
    (cymbal brand and types and drum brand and types - however general or specific)

    Do you have any photos of your time in the band that you can share with us?

    Do you currently listen to Pearl Jam's music? If so, aside from Ten, what are your favorite album(s)?

    How would PJ's sound have progressed if you remained in the band?

    What are your favorite bands/albums in your collection?

    Have you been asked to participate in any way in the PJ20 festival? If not, would you be interested to participate, if asked?

    ...and, will you sign my Ten super deluxe edition? (if so, please send me a PM with his address)
    Post edited by CJMST3K on
    ADD 5,200 to the post count you see, thank you. :)
    *NYC 9/28/96 *NYC 9/29/96 *NJ 9/8/98 (front row "may i play drums with you")
    *MSG 9/10/98 (backstage) *MSG 9/11/98 (backstage)
    *Jones Beach 8/23/00 *Jones Beach 8/24/00 *Jones Beach 8/25/00
    *Mansfield 8/29/00 *Mansfield 8/30/00 *Nassau 4/30/03 *Nissan VA 7/1/03
    *Borgata 10/1/05 *Camden 5/27/06 *Camden 5/28/06 *DC 5/30/06
    *VA Beach 6/17/08 *DC 6/22/08 *MSG 6/24/08 (backstage) *MSG 6/25/08
    *EV DC 8/17/08 *EV Baltimore 6/15/09 *Philly 10/31/09
    *Bristow VA 5/13/10 *MSG 5/20/10 *MSG 5/21/10
  • SavedFuckerSavedFucker Posts: 215
    Q: What was your drum setup like in the studio during the Ten sessions? Cymbals, Brand of drums, etc?

    Q: Who were some of your inspirations during the writing/jamming process of Ten?

    typical drummer questions, i guess. Ten was the first album that I spent hours and hours and hours trying to play along to....key word: "Trying" haha
    i'll trade you my tee shirt for a grilled cheese
  • SavedFuckerSavedFucker Posts: 215
    CJMST3K wrote:

    ...and, will you sign my Ten super deluxe edition? (if so, please send me a PM with his address)
    i'll trade you my tee shirt for a grilled cheese
  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    What have you been up to since 1991?

    Have you seen any Pearl Jam concerts since your departure? If so, and if multiple, what were your favorite?

    What was the mood of the band when you joined, and when you left?
    ADD 5,200 to the post count you see, thank you. :)
    *NYC 9/28/96 *NYC 9/29/96 *NJ 9/8/98 (front row "may i play drums with you")
    *MSG 9/10/98 (backstage) *MSG 9/11/98 (backstage)
    *Jones Beach 8/23/00 *Jones Beach 8/24/00 *Jones Beach 8/25/00
    *Mansfield 8/29/00 *Mansfield 8/30/00 *Nassau 4/30/03 *Nissan VA 7/1/03
    *Borgata 10/1/05 *Camden 5/27/06 *Camden 5/28/06 *DC 5/30/06
    *VA Beach 6/17/08 *DC 6/22/08 *MSG 6/24/08 (backstage) *MSG 6/25/08
    *EV DC 8/17/08 *EV Baltimore 6/15/09 *Philly 10/31/09
    *Bristow VA 5/13/10 *MSG 5/20/10 *MSG 5/21/10
  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    Who are your favorite drummers in music today, and yesteryear?

    How many years had you been playing before you joined the band?

    How did you come to join the band?
    ADD 5,200 to the post count you see, thank you. :)
    *NYC 9/28/96 *NYC 9/29/96 *NJ 9/8/98 (front row "may i play drums with you")
    *MSG 9/10/98 (backstage) *MSG 9/11/98 (backstage)
    *Jones Beach 8/23/00 *Jones Beach 8/24/00 *Jones Beach 8/25/00
    *Mansfield 8/29/00 *Mansfield 8/30/00 *Nassau 4/30/03 *Nissan VA 7/1/03
    *Borgata 10/1/05 *Camden 5/27/06 *Camden 5/28/06 *DC 5/30/06
    *VA Beach 6/17/08 *DC 6/22/08 *MSG 6/24/08 (backstage) *MSG 6/25/08
    *EV DC 8/17/08 *EV Baltimore 6/15/09 *Philly 10/31/09
    *Bristow VA 5/13/10 *MSG 5/20/10 *MSG 5/21/10
  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    What (if anything) would you like Pearl Jam fans to know about Dave Krusen? (an open question)
    ADD 5,200 to the post count you see, thank you. :)
    *NYC 9/28/96 *NYC 9/29/96 *NJ 9/8/98 (front row "may i play drums with you")
    *MSG 9/10/98 (backstage) *MSG 9/11/98 (backstage)
    *Jones Beach 8/23/00 *Jones Beach 8/24/00 *Jones Beach 8/25/00
    *Mansfield 8/29/00 *Mansfield 8/30/00 *Nassau 4/30/03 *Nissan VA 7/1/03
    *Borgata 10/1/05 *Camden 5/27/06 *Camden 5/28/06 *DC 5/30/06
    *VA Beach 6/17/08 *DC 6/22/08 *MSG 6/24/08 (backstage) *MSG 6/25/08
    *EV DC 8/17/08 *EV Baltimore 6/15/09 *Philly 10/31/09
    *Bristow VA 5/13/10 *MSG 5/20/10 *MSG 5/21/10
  • LeatherMosquitoManLeatherMosquitoMan Posts: 4,034
    Thanks Hoff!

    Here's what i'm going to do about multiple questions:

    If you ask, say 5, and someone else asks 1, but it's the same question as someone who posted multiples, then i'll take it from the person who asked 1, and take the best of the other 4 from the other poster... make sense? Lol... it does to me. Trying to be fair and get 20 people in w/a question each.

    I asked him his preference as to 20 questions, or to send him every one that gets asked for him to answer at his discretion, and he said to try to keep it to 20. :)

    My question will be, "what is the complete list of studio tracks we can hear you on?" Obviously, everything from the Ten recording sessions... but others?
    -Chris
    Male, 34

    I'm on Facebook - facebook.com/christopher.leesye1

    1998 Brisbane 2
    2003 Brisbane 1
    2006 LA 1 & 2
    2008 LA 2, San Diego 1 (EV)
    2009 LA 1, 2, 3 & 4, San Diego
    2011 St. Louis (EV)
    2012 Tulsa 1 & 2 (EV)
    2013 Chicago, Dallas & OKC
  • LeatherMosquitoManLeatherMosquitoMan Posts: 4,034
    CJMST3K wrote:
    GREAT IDEA!


    Mr Krusen:

    Your time with the band has been the most mysterious, as it is the least documented. I'm glad you're participating in this!

    What was the reason for your departure?

    Have you been in contact with the band since your departure?

    What did your kit on the recording of Ten consist of?
    (cymbal brand and types and drum brand and types - however general or specific)

    Do you have any photos of your time in the band that you can share with us?

    Do you currently listen to Pearl Jam's music? If so, aside from Ten, what are your favorite album(s)?

    How would PJ's sound have progressed if you remained in the band?

    What are your favorite bands/albums in your collection?

    Have you been asked to participate in any way in the PJ20 festival? If not, would you be interested to participate, if asked?

    ...and, will you sign my Ten super deluxe edition? (if so, please send me a PM with his address)

    Lol, if you had to pick 1?
    -Chris
    Male, 34

    I'm on Facebook - facebook.com/christopher.leesye1

    1998 Brisbane 2
    2003 Brisbane 1
    2006 LA 1 & 2
    2008 LA 2, San Diego 1 (EV)
    2009 LA 1, 2, 3 & 4, San Diego
    2011 St. Louis (EV)
    2012 Tulsa 1 & 2 (EV)
    2013 Chicago, Dallas & OKC
  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    If you listen to Pearl Jam since your departure, what are your favorite songs and why?
    ADD 5,200 to the post count you see, thank you. :)
    *NYC 9/28/96 *NYC 9/29/96 *NJ 9/8/98 (front row "may i play drums with you")
    *MSG 9/10/98 (backstage) *MSG 9/11/98 (backstage)
    *Jones Beach 8/23/00 *Jones Beach 8/24/00 *Jones Beach 8/25/00
    *Mansfield 8/29/00 *Mansfield 8/30/00 *Nassau 4/30/03 *Nissan VA 7/1/03
    *Borgata 10/1/05 *Camden 5/27/06 *Camden 5/28/06 *DC 5/30/06
    *VA Beach 6/17/08 *DC 6/22/08 *MSG 6/24/08 (backstage) *MSG 6/25/08
    *EV DC 8/17/08 *EV Baltimore 6/15/09 *Philly 10/31/09
    *Bristow VA 5/13/10 *MSG 5/20/10 *MSG 5/21/10
  • JonnyPistachioJonnyPistachio Florida Posts: 10,219
    very cool idea.. and great questions, cant wait to hear his reponses.
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  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    LeatherMosquitoMan wrote:
    Lol, if you had to pick 1?

    Um....

    Have you been asked to participate in any way in the PJ20 festival? If not, would you be interested to participate, if asked?




    (and LeatherMosquitoMan... I'd say YOU decide the best questions... none of us would mind with multiple "credit" for redundant questions. and I think he'd answer 25 if we tried.) :)
    ADD 5,200 to the post count you see, thank you. :)
    *NYC 9/28/96 *NYC 9/29/96 *NJ 9/8/98 (front row "may i play drums with you")
    *MSG 9/10/98 (backstage) *MSG 9/11/98 (backstage)
    *Jones Beach 8/23/00 *Jones Beach 8/24/00 *Jones Beach 8/25/00
    *Mansfield 8/29/00 *Mansfield 8/30/00 *Nassau 4/30/03 *Nissan VA 7/1/03
    *Borgata 10/1/05 *Camden 5/27/06 *Camden 5/28/06 *DC 5/30/06
    *VA Beach 6/17/08 *DC 6/22/08 *MSG 6/24/08 (backstage) *MSG 6/25/08
    *EV DC 8/17/08 *EV Baltimore 6/15/09 *Philly 10/31/09
    *Bristow VA 5/13/10 *MSG 5/20/10 *MSG 5/21/10
  • LeatherMosquitoManLeatherMosquitoMan Posts: 4,034
    CJMST3K wrote:
    LeatherMosquitoMan wrote:
    Lol, if you had to pick 1?

    Um....

    Have you been asked to participate in any way in the PJ20 festival? If not, would you be interested to participate, if asked?




    (and LeatherMosquitoMan... I'd say YOU decide the best questions... none of us would mind with multiple "credit" for redundant questions. and I think he'd answer 25 if we tried.) :)

    Yeah, i was thinking that... i mean if someone posts 5 questions better than 20 other people, it'd be kinda silly to put them in.
    -Chris
    Male, 34

    I'm on Facebook - facebook.com/christopher.leesye1

    1998 Brisbane 2
    2003 Brisbane 1
    2006 LA 1 & 2
    2008 LA 2, San Diego 1 (EV)
    2009 LA 1, 2, 3 & 4, San Diego
    2011 St. Louis (EV)
    2012 Tulsa 1 & 2 (EV)
    2013 Chicago, Dallas & OKC
  • satansbedsatansbed Posts: 2,139
    LeatherMosquitoMan wrote:
    CJMST3K wrote:

    Um....

    Have you been asked to participate in any way in the PJ20 festival? If not, would you be interested to participate, if asked?




    (and LeatherMosquitoMan... I'd say YOU decide the best questions... none of us would mind with multiple "credit" for redundant questions. and I think he'd answer 25 if we tried.) :)

    Yeah, i was thinking that... i mean if someone posts 5 questions better than 20 other people, it'd be kinda silly to put them in.

    alot of them are simlilar so you could say both cjmst3k and satans bed asked ______
  • LeatherMosquitoManLeatherMosquitoMan Posts: 4,034
    Bump!
    -Chris
    Male, 34

    I'm on Facebook - facebook.com/christopher.leesye1

    1998 Brisbane 2
    2003 Brisbane 1
    2006 LA 1 & 2
    2008 LA 2, San Diego 1 (EV)
    2009 LA 1, 2, 3 & 4, San Diego
    2011 St. Louis (EV)
    2012 Tulsa 1 & 2 (EV)
    2013 Chicago, Dallas & OKC
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