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  • igotid88igotid88 Posts: 28,496
    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. 
    You're paying to see 4 of the original members. I love Matt but to not see a band because their 5th drummer is no longer there doesn't make a lot of sense. 
    I miss igotid88
  • HaijayHaijay Posts: 438
    brianlux said:
    Not sure if this has been suggested, but what about this guy?

    Animal - Ronnie Verrell - Drummerworld Articles


    Best suggestion yet, the guy is an animal…..
  • pjl44pjl44 Posts: 10,472
    igotid88 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. 
    You're paying to see 4 of the original members. I love Matt but to not see a band because their 5th drummer is no longer there doesn't make a lot of sense. 
    I think a lot of people are underestimating what a change like this could mean at this point in the band’s timeline. (Especially considering we don't know why this is happening.)
  • Merkin BallerMerkin Baller Posts: 12,652
    pjl44 said:
    igotid88 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. 
    You're paying to see 4 of the original members. I love Matt but to not see a band because their 5th drummer is no longer there doesn't make a lot of sense. 
    I think a lot of people are underestimating what a change like this could mean at this point in the band’s timeline. (Especially considering we don't know why this is happening.)
    Oh, I feel that anxiety… I’m holding out hope they do this right, but I’m very anxious about what’s to come. 
  • mace1229mace1229 Posts: 9,751
    edited July 9
    pjl44 said:
    igotid88 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. 
    You're paying to see 4 of the original members. I love Matt but to not see a band because their 5th drummer is no longer there doesn't make a lot of sense. 
    I think a lot of people are underestimating what a change like this could mean at this point in the band’s timeline. (Especially considering we don't know why this is happening.)
    I think people are underestimating their ability to find a drummer than could nail down 100 songs to put in rotation. 

    A new drummer might impact how they approach new material, but since my top 5 albums are all ten-yield anyway, and the fact they put out about 2 albums a decade, songwriting without MC isn’t a big concern for me.

    All I really hope for at this point in their career is a chance to see them every few years and play the songs I’ve loved for over 30 years. There are drummers out there that can make that happen. 
    Post edited by mace1229 on
  • jdopjjdopj Posts: 769
    pjl44 said:
    igotid88 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. 
    You're paying to see 4 of the original members. I love Matt but to not see a band because their 5th drummer is no longer there doesn't make a lot of sense. 
    I think a lot of people are underestimating what a change like this could mean at this point in the band’s timeline. (Especially considering we don't know why this is happening.)
    I agree which was my point earlier. Is this time to hang it up? They want to take a 2 year hiatus. They are 60. Bodies wont feel better, voices wont get better in 2 years. They will continue to decline 
  • pjl44pjl44 Posts: 10,472
    mace1229 said:
    pjl44 said:
    igotid88 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. 
    You're paying to see 4 of the original members. I love Matt but to not see a band because their 5th drummer is no longer there doesn't make a lot of sense. 
    I think a lot of people are underestimating what a change like this could mean at this point in the band’s timeline. (Especially considering we don't know why this is happening.)
    I think people are underestimating their ability to find a drummer than could nail down 100 songs to put in rotation. 

    A new drummer might impact how they approach new material, but since my top 5 albums are all ten-yield anyway, and the fact they put out about 2 albums a decade, songwriting without MC isn’t a big concern for me.

    All I really hope for at this point in their career is a chance to see them every few years and play the songs I’ve loved for over 30 years. There are drummers out there that can make that happen. 
    IF that's what they want to do. Which we don't know. 
  • HughFreakingDillonHughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,423
    I would love Dave K to be the choice. Or Jack. Could Jack play the MC stuff? I'm a bass player, not a drummer. 
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  • igotid88igotid88 Posts: 28,496
    pjl44 said:
    igotid88 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. 
    You're paying to see 4 of the original members. I love Matt but to not see a band because their 5th drummer is no longer there doesn't make a lot of sense. 
    I think a lot of people are underestimating what a change like this could mean at this point in the band’s timeline. (Especially considering we don't know why this is happening.)
    Apparently no one has faith in this band after 35 years
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  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,517
    brianlux said:
    Not sure if this has been suggested, but what about this guy?

    Animal - Ronnie Verrell - Drummerworld Articles



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

    :plus_one:
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    -Roberto Benigni











  • pjl44pjl44 Posts: 10,472
    igotid88 said:
    pjl44 said:
    igotid88 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. 
    You're paying to see 4 of the original members. I love Matt but to not see a band because their 5th drummer is no longer there doesn't make a lot of sense. 
    I think a lot of people are underestimating what a change like this could mean at this point in the band’s timeline. (Especially considering we don't know why this is happening.)
    Apparently no one has faith in this band after 35 years
    Faith in what though? We don't know what they want right now. 
  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 21,954
    edited July 9
    igotid88 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. 
    You're paying to see 4 of the original members. I love Matt but to not see a band because their 5th drummer is no longer there doesn't make a lot of sense. 
    agreed....it's going to be different but there is still a lot of music left in them I think
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  • tino_11tino_11 Posts: 2,177
    jdopj said:
    pjl44 said:
    igotid88 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. 
    You're paying to see 4 of the original members. I love Matt but to not see a band because their 5th drummer is no longer there doesn't make a lot of sense. 
    I think a lot of people are underestimating what a change like this could mean at this point in the band’s timeline. (Especially considering we don't know why this is happening.)
    I agree which was my point earlier. Is this time to hang it up? They want to take a 2 year hiatus. They are 60. Bodies wont feel better, voices wont get better in 2 years. They will continue to decline 
    No way for me. They’ve just put out their best album in around 20 years and their live shows are still the best you’ll see. There’s so many bands who continue playing way beyond 60. 

    They need a hiatus to get a new drummer in and settled. It might freshen them up mentally to have a break. But if they’re willing, who wouldn’t want a new record and tour?
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  • igotid88igotid88 Posts: 28,496
    pjl44 said:
    igotid88 said:
    pjl44 said:
    igotid88 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. 
    You're paying to see 4 of the original members. I love Matt but to not see a band because their 5th drummer is no longer there doesn't make a lot of sense. 
    I think a lot of people are underestimating what a change like this could mean at this point in the band’s timeline. (Especially considering we don't know why this is happening.)
    Apparently no one has faith in this band after 35 years
    Faith in what though? We don't know what they want right now. 
    Faith in they'll still put out great music and live shows.
    I miss igotid88
  • ForceofNature101ForceofNature101 Posts: 1,293
    jdopj said:
    pjl44 said:
    igotid88 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. 
    You're paying to see 4 of the original members. I love Matt but to not see a band because their 5th drummer is no longer there doesn't make a lot of sense. 
    I think a lot of people are underestimating what a change like this could mean at this point in the band’s timeline. (Especially considering we don't know why this is happening.)
    I agree which was my point earlier. Is this time to hang it up? They want to take a 2 year hiatus. They are 60. Bodies wont feel better, voices wont get better in 2 years. They will continue to decline 

    The band still has a lot of life left and I don't see any reason not to get a great new drummer and keep going.  Bodies and voices in 2 years time, still can be in good shape if they are in good shape and I see no reason why they wouldn't be
  • Go BeaversGo Beavers Posts: 9,494
    What’s the two year thing about? I doubt they want to have someone join the band only to sit around with their thumb in their butt for that long. 
  • treestrees Columbus OHIO Posts: 2,019
    They probably already have a drummer in mind and are looking at rehearsals. 
    I see them coming out ok on this .
    Matt just wanted to slow down and be with Family and sideproject stuff .
    Is my thoughts 


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  • eboweddieeboweddie Posts: 1,065
    Pj just released an absolute peach of a record
     It's so so good.  The dm tour was amazing 
     Yes its a kick in the bollox that Matt is gone 
     But this band are not done yet. So much to offer. Can't wait to see them go again with a new drummer. Every decision they make is made with meticulous planning and thought 
    .bring it on. And please come back to Europe. Personally I have total faith any decisions they make will be the right ones. 

    i wish i wish i wish i wish, i guess it never stops
  • Jimmydean55Jimmydean55 Posts: 1,532
    Matt definitely went out with a banger. I still listen to DM in regular rotation. People crap on Watt’s production, but he really did unleash Matt on this record. I wish there was more to come. 
  • TahoeJeffTahoeJeff Seattle Posts: 155
    edited July 9
    What’s the two year thing about? I doubt they want to have someone join the band only to sit around with their thumb in their butt for that long. 
    There are a lot of factors that could be the cause of a 2 year wait. If their choice is an active gigging drummer, then there may be other obligations that they need to take care of before they can get in with PJ. People seem to be talking about a potential EV solo tour. That could delay things. Plus the practice time required for things to be tight with a catalog as big as PJ. Maybe they wanna write some new music too. This last record they talked about how awesome it was to get into a studio all together and work collaboratively on the album. Sometimes its hard to get everybody's schedules aligned. Whatever the reasons are, I don't think its because anyone will be sitting around with their thumb up their butt. LOL
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  • Merkin BallerMerkin Baller Posts: 12,652
    Matt definitely went out with a banger. I still listen to DM in regular rotation. People crap on Watt’s production, but he really did unleash Matt on this record. I wish there was more to come. 
    People who crap on Watt's production have way too much free time on their hands. 
  • Go BeaversGo Beavers Posts: 9,494
    TahoeJeff said:
    What’s the two year thing about? I doubt they want to have someone join the band only to sit around with their thumb in their butt for that long. 
    There are a lot of factors that could be the cause of a 2 year wait. If their choice is an active gigging drummer, then there may be other obligations that they need to take care of before they can get in with PJ. People seem to be talking about a potential EV solo tour. That could delay things. Plus the practice time required for things to be tight with a catalog as big as PJ. Maybe they wanna write some new music too. This last record they talked about how awesome it was to get into a studio all together and work collaboratively on the album. Sometimes its hard to get everybody's schedules aligned. Whatever the reasons are, I don't think its because anyone will be sitting around with their thumb up their butt. LOL
    I think any new hire that takes the job will be baling on most of their commitments that are more than a few months out. 
  • ForceofNature101ForceofNature101 Posts: 1,293
    edited July 9
    Right now I am in the Matt Chamberlain or Jack Irons camp
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  • BrainofBGABrainofBGA Australia Posts: 4,545
    edited July 9
    Stone wants Matt C
    Ed will want Jack
    Jeff will want Stuv
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  • Go AnimalGo Animal Posts: 7,325
    Jack doesn't want it.
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    Hoping for a young gun none of us have ever heard of. 
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  • BrainofBGABrainofBGA Australia Posts: 4,545
    I don’t think there’ll be a shortage of more than qualified drummers who’ll be putting their hand up. What an opportunity! 
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  • JG49071JG49071 Posts: 84
    Some that are now available:

    Bill Ward and Zak Starkey.
    Old and older



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  • JG49071JG49071 Posts: 84
    Actually I was thinking Stephen Perkins since Janes Addiction appears to be done.
  • DM282158DM282158 Beverly, MA Posts: 648
    For all you Boston peeps, the Matt Cameron news made a segment on Felger & Mazz this afternoon. Felger is a huge PJ fan. And for all you non-Boston peeps, Felger & Mazz is one of the biggest sports radio shows. 
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