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  • KidAOKKidAOK Posts: 118
    Get Dave Grohl in to work on any new album, a grunge full circle moment.

    Then you can tour with whoever.
  • TahoeJeffTahoeJeff Seattle Posts: 155
    As cool as it would be to see Josh Freese, I don't see it happening. I just don't know how good of a fit he would be. I wonder if they might source someone local. I was trying to think who could be good. I know Mudhoney is still making music and touring, but Dan Peters is a helluva drummer. Plus he's in a band with Mark Arm, who in Green River with Jeff and Stone. 
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  • Habit4meHabit4me Posts: 163
    Are we all forgetting how many songs PJ has in their catalog and how hard it must be as a new drummer coming into a band like PJ to just "pick up where things were left".

    If any new drummer eventually does come into the mix, it's going to take years for them to be able to just wing setlists like they've been used to doing their entire career.

    Because of that, I think they sadly go the route of festivals playing the "hits" and then splash in a few songs from their new album with the new drummer.

    It's an end of an era. 
  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 21,956
    Habit4me said:
    Are we all forgetting how many songs PJ has in their catalog and how hard it must be as a new drummer coming into a band like PJ to just "pick up where things were left".

    If any new drummer eventually does come into the mix, it's going to take years for them to be able to just wing setlists like they've been used to doing their entire career.

    Because of that, I think they sadly go the route of festivals playing the "hits" and then splash in a few songs from their new album with the new drummer.

    It's an end of an era. 
    A new drummer will learn the songs just fine. 
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  • CopperTomCopperTom Posts: 3,141
    Matt Chamberlain is my guess.
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  • Habit4meHabit4me Posts: 163
    Gern Blansten said:
    Habit4me said:
    Are we all forgetting how many songs PJ has in their catalog and how hard it must be as a new drummer coming into a band like PJ to just "pick up where things were left".

    If any new drummer eventually does come into the mix, it's going to take years for them to be able to just wing setlists like they've been used to doing their entire career.

    Because of that, I think they sadly go the route of festivals playing the "hits" and then splash in a few songs from their new album with the new drummer.

    It's an end of an era. 
    A new drummer will learn the songs just fine. 
    For sure. Black, Alive, Even Flow, Daughter, Betterman etc etc. 
  • DL136722DL136722 Not sure... Posts: 723
    My money is on Matt Chamberlain as well!  Another MC that has a good history with the guys.
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  • ForceofNature101ForceofNature101 Posts: 1,293
    edited July 7
    Habit4me said:
    Are we all forgetting how many songs PJ has in their catalog and how hard it must be as a new drummer coming into a band like PJ to just "pick up where things were left".

    If any new drummer eventually does come into the mix, it's going to take years for them to be able to just wing setlists like they've been used to doing their entire career.

    Because of that, I think they sadly go the route of festivals playing the "hits" and then splash in a few songs from their new album with the new drummer.

    It's an end of an era. 
    I think that what they could most likely do is have a roster of 30-50 songs for a given tour as a main rotating list and then the days leading up to any given show have the drummer learn any one-offs

    I think PJ can still make it work.  Their material isn't neccesarily like a drummer coming in having to learn the entire Rush or Tool catalogue

    Post edited by ForceofNature101 on
  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 9,295
    Habit4me said:

    If any new drummer eventually does come into the mix, it's going to take years for them to be able to just wing setlists like they've been used to doing their entire career.

    So they wouldn't be hiring a professional drummer then?

  • on2legson2legs Posts: 15,910
    Get_Right said:
    lastexitlondon said:
    Zak Starkey.
    But honestly I think there won't be a replacement 

    That is my take. They might be done touring.
    I highly doubt this for 2 reasons:

    1.  There’s no way they let Matt announce  he is leaving the band and THEN stop touring.  That would set Matt up unfairly to be the fall guy for why the band stopped touring.  They would never do that to him.  

    2. Pearl Jam’s statement refers to Matt’s time in the band as an important chapter.  That implies there is more to the story for the band.  

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  • Glorified KCGlorified KC KCMO Native Posts: 2,813
    I wish it to be Jack.  But I got a feeling that’s all I can do is wish.
    I wish I was a sacrifice, but somehow still lived on.
  • my_wavemy_wave clearwater, FL Posts: 353
    This is just my opinion, but as far as touring, that could be anyone, but as far as recording and playing and writing new music and putting out new albums, Jack Irons forever!!! Who wouldn't want another album in the vein of Yield and No Code? Even if Jack just writes and records with the band I'd be happy. And if he can tour awesome, and if not then they have plenty of options for a touring drummer. But I would love to see Jack back in the studio and back as a member of the band again. They're just a different band with Jack. At the end of the day, Pearl Jam and drummers, what can you do?...
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  • Go BeaversGo Beavers Posts: 9,494
    edited July 7
    Here’s a new one: Abe Laboriel Jr. He’s played with a ton of different artists and I was really enthralled when he played with Ed and the Earthlings at Ohana. 
    Post edited by Go Beavers on
  • kmcmanuskmcmanus Posts: 888
    Best guess? Stuverud. Personal preference? Weiss 
  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 21,956
    Habit4me said:
    Gern Blansten said:
    Habit4me said:
    Are we all forgetting how many songs PJ has in their catalog and how hard it must be as a new drummer coming into a band like PJ to just "pick up where things were left".

    If any new drummer eventually does come into the mix, it's going to take years for them to be able to just wing setlists like they've been used to doing their entire career.

    Because of that, I think they sadly go the route of festivals playing the "hits" and then splash in a few songs from their new album with the new drummer.

    It's an end of an era. 
    A new drummer will learn the songs just fine. 
    For sure. Black, Alive, Even Flow, Daughter, Betterman etc etc. 
    well yeah....collectively they don't play many songs live so there would be no need to know the whole catalog anyway.
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  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 21,956
    on2legs said:
    Get_Right said:
    lastexitlondon said:
    Zak Starkey.
    But honestly I think there won't be a replacement 

    That is my take. They might be done touring.
    I highly doubt this for 2 reasons:

    1.  There’s no way they let Matt announce  he is leaving the band and THEN stop touring.  That would set Matt up unfairly to be the fall guy for why the band stopped touring.  They would never do that to him.  

    2. Pearl Jam’s statement refers to Matt’s time in the band as an important chapter.  That implies there is more to the story for the band.  

    Agreed...it's pretty apparent that they knew Pitt was his last show. They aren't done yet.
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  • yanknuckyanknuck Peterborough, ON Posts: 110
    I'd love to see Zak Starkey, but that's probably unrealistic 
  • GB281198GB281198 Virginia Posts: 619
    The more I think about it I don't see them getting a full time member of the band. I'm thinking probably someone just for live performances. Josh Freese has proven he could do that with the Foo fighters. He would be a strong candidate. 
  • Go AnimalGo Animal Posts: 7,325
    Love Josh Freese.

    It won't be Josh Freese.
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  • jazzbo26jazzbo26 Framingham, MA Posts: 839
    DL136722 said:
    My money is on Matt Chamberlain as well!  Another MC that has a good history with the guys.
    Agree
  • southernmanfansouthernmanfan Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 1,029
    edited July 7
    I think any of the afore-mentioned drummers would be good but this clearly is an end of an era no matter what they decide to do. 

    I can’t help but feel a sense of sadness and loss. 
    Post edited by southernmanfan on
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  • julieooliernjulieooliern Posts: 1,264
    Anyone that will keep them touring 🙏🩷
  • yellowledbeccayellowledbecca Posts: 100
    Shaindli1 said:
    Too soon.
    Came here to say this. 
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    Strange that this happened today. My son and I went to see This is Spinal Tap in the theater last night. 😂
  • BrainofBGABrainofBGA Australia Posts: 4,545
    I’ve never played but I’m willing to learn and happy to give it a good old fashioned crack. 🥁 
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  • tschavtschav Posts: 2,898
    Meg White's well rested... :joker:
  • P34RL J4MM3RP34RL J4MM3R Posts: 1,340
    Ok, here goes.

    Stuverud - I think he makes the most sense.  Has a relationship with Jeff. Solid Floor, limited upside.
    Brad Wilk - I love this idea.  RATM is on the "tour every 5 year plan", so it should work.  He can make it work, large upside.
    Josh Freese - I love the idea of this.  Most upside, a supreme talent like Matt, has done it all.  His time in Foos came to a premature end, he just doesn't seem to be worth the headache he seems to be.  For that reason I don't think he is on the short list.  
    Here's a new one Ilan Rubin - Also a RNR HOF'er.  Like Wilk, NIN is also on a tour every 5 years model.  If you aren't seeing NIN on their summer tour starting in August, you may never see them again.  He's obviously ready for the big time and would be an amazing addition.
    Janet Weiss - No Thank you.

    Of course Jack Irons or the Dave's would be instantly accepted, no questions asked.
    There's no need to say goodbye
  • Ledbetterman10Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,985
    I’d like to see them go the Primus route. Not necessarily having an Interstellar Drum Derby (though that’d be awesome), but finding a younger guy that’s a pro’s pro musician and a fan of the band. 
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  • pjl44pjl44 Posts: 10,472
    Let's really lean into a new era and go Pat Mastelotto, Jeremy Stacey, and Gavin Harrison 


  • Abe FromanAbe Froman Posts: 5,373
    It will not be Klinghoffer as he is not really a drummer. It will also not be Dave A. 

    The names being thrown out that make sense are 
    Stuverud
    Chamberline
    Freese
    Irons
    Krusen

    Please no on the Janet Weiss option
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