Pearl Jam: Why The Band Fired Drummer Dave Abbruzzese

Niko80 said:

Dave A had a great musical dynamic with the band. Seeing Eddie sing and scream with Dave crashing the kit in the background was powerful, and was the Pearl Jam I fell in love with. I think most people underestimate Dave’s contribution to their sound and music. He had flair and soul in his play, and a sense of funk. He also played rough and hard. Personally I love his use of cymbals, and I think it compliments most of the songs.

I love Matt, but I am glad Dave had the seat in the years that he did. Listening to State of Love and Trust from Atlanta 1994 at the office now. Killer version! 


This sums it up.   He was a great drummer, it was all personality differences.   This was debated a million times on the original message board years ago.   Dave embraced the rock star life style....bought new cars etc.   Dave liked guns, grew up in Texas so it was normal for him.   He didn't fit the Seattle scene personality.    But like Niko said.......his drumming was Pearl Jam that made PJ what they were in the early 90s.    

HughFreakingDillon said:

ed's anger in those years needed that type of drumming. totally complemented it. but their latter records wouldn't be what they were without jack, especially, and now matt. 

in all we've been very fortunate they've had so many skilled drummers that brought so much of their own style to the table that made perfect sense for the band at the time.