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  • D-Day
    D-Day Posts: 964
    edited February 1
    🤣

    Q: Was spricht für Kahokiss als neuer Drummer von Pearl Jam?

    A: Das Gerücht um 
    Kahokiss (ehemalige Schlagzeugerin der japanischen Punkband Otoboke Beaver) als potenzielle Nachfolgerin für Matt Cameron basiert weniger auf offiziellen Statements als auf einem Zusammentreffen von Zeitpunkten und Marken-Assoziationen.
    Es gibt folgende Argumente, die in Fan-Kreisen und sozialen Medien für sie angeführt werden:

    1. Zeitliche Überschneidung
    Kahokiss gab im Januar 2026 offiziell ihren Ausstieg bei Otoboke Beaver bekannt, nachdem sie zuvor in Mutterschaftspause war. Da Pearl Jam nach dem Ausstieg von Matt Cameron im Juli 2025 aktiv nach einer langfristigen Besetzung sucht, befeuerte die zeitliche Nähe ihres Ausstiegs Spekulationen über ein neues Engagement. 

    2. "Pearl"-Verbindung
    Ein oft scherzhaft, aber auch als "Zeichen" gewerteter Punkt ist ihre enge Verbindung zur Marke Pearl Drums. Kahokiss ist offizielle Pearl Drums Japan Artist. In der Vergangenheit gab es bei Pearl Jam bereits ähnliche Namensspiele (wie beim Song "Last Kiss"), was Fans dazu veranlasste, eine "Pearl-Drummerin für Pearl Jam" als passend zu empfinden. 

    3. Musikalische Energie und Stamina
    Kritiker und Musiker wie Stewart Copeland lobten ihre "furchterregende" Energie und technische Präzision. Da Matt Cameron unter anderem wegen der physischen Belastung der dreistündigen Pearl-Jam-Shows ausstieg, wird Kahokiss aufgrund ihrer enormen Ausdauer und Schnelligkeit als jemand gesehen, der diese Lücke füllen könnte. 

    4. Wunsch nach Verjüngung
    In Diskussionsforen wird oft argumentiert, dass Pearl Jam einen "jungen Funken" benötigt, um die Intensität ihrer Live-Auftritte beizubehalten. Kahokiss verkörpert diesen energischen, modernen Stil im Gegensatz zu den oft gehandelten Veteranen der Grunge-Ära. 

    Aktueller Status:
    Bisher gibt es keine Bestätigung von Pearl Jam oder Kahokiss selbst. Die Band hat lediglich bestätigt, dass sie verschiedene Optionen prüft. 


    AI knows a lot but no significant detail for yes or no.
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  • on2legs
    on2legs Posts: 16,338

    1996: Randall's Island 2  1998: East Rutherford | MSG 1 & 2  2000: Cincinnati | Columbus | Jones Beach 1, 2, & 3 | Boston 1 | Camden 1 & 2 2003: Philadelphia | Uniondale | MSG 1 & 2 | Holmdel  2005: Atlantic City 1  2006: Camden 1 | East Rutherford 1 & 2 2008: Camden 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 (#25) | Newark (EV)  2009: Philadelphia 1, 2 & 4  2010: Newark | MSG 1 & 2  2011: Toronto 1  2013: Wrigley Field | Brooklyn 2 | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2015: Central Park  2016: Philadelphia 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Fenway Park 2 | MSG (TOTD)  2017: Brooklyn (RnR HOF)  2020: MSG | Asbury Park  2021: Asbury Park  2022: MSG | Camden | Nashville  2024: MSG 1 & 2 (#50) | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2025: Raleigh 2


  • D-Day
    D-Day Posts: 964

    😉 What speaks in favor of Kahokiss as the new drummer for Pearl Jam?
  • aisleseats
    aisleseats Posts: 1,671

  • Loujoe
    Loujoe Posts: 12,928

  • D-Day
    D-Day Posts: 964
    AI did not detect the silence detail, (readable and described here) and AI can’t realise or create it with the available facts.
    The „selfmade silence“ on the Japan side looks unnecessary/unfounded but in context it makes perfect sense. 

    the reason why I tend to
    51/49
    positive now

    Time made a lot of  drummers somehow implausible.
    Kaho is the only drummer of special interest right now.




     

  • Loujoe
    Loujoe Posts: 12,928
    D-Day said:
    AI did not detect the silence detail, (readable and described here) and AI can’t realise or create it with the available facts.
    The „selfmade silence“ on the Japan side looks unnecessary/unfounded but in context it makes perfect sense. 

    the reason why I tend to
    51/49
    positive now

    Time made a lot of  drummers somehow implausible.
    Kaho is the only drummer of special interest right now.




     


  • D-Day
    D-Day Posts: 964

           midnight action on board 

  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Posts: 41,078
    my vote goes to this guy:

    Inside the rise of the Tragically Hip Canadas most beloved rock band - Toronto Life

    Johnny Fay is widely considered a highly skilled and essential drummer, best known as a founding member of the iconic Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip. While he may not always be the focus of flashier "best drummer" lists, he is deeply respected for several key strengths: 
    • Serving the Song: Musicians often praise Fay for playing "below his ability" to ensure the drums served the band's needs rather than showing off. His style emphasizes feel, pocket, and groove over technical acrobatics.
    • Dynamic Range: He is noted for his versatility, moving from the "hypnotic groove" of tracks like "Grace, Too" to the driving backbeat of "Save the Planet" and the sparse, subdued tones of "Membership".
    • Technical Proficiency: Fellow musicians have noted that during warm-ups, Fay frequently plays complex "Bill Bruford-style" licks, demonstrating a technical depth that goes beyond what is heard on most Hip recordings.
    • Industry Recognition: He is an endorsed artist for Sonor Drums and was part of the band's induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
    • Consistent Excellence: Throughout his 30-plus years with The Hip, he was known for his "impeccable" rhythm and his ability to maintain a tight, "circular" lock with bassist Gord Sinclair. 
    Your boos mean nothing to me, for I have seen what makes you cheer



  • Zod
    Zod Posts: 11,051
    He'd be good with PJ, but I still standby, if you're going to hire a drummer, and you're hoping to keep playing shows for another 10 to 20 years.  You might want a drummer that's 10 or 20 years younger than the rest of the band, so the engine can keep going.
  • D-Day
    D-Day Posts: 964
    old news


  • D-Day
    D-Day Posts: 964

    https://pearldrum.com/eu/artist/Kahokisss/53004631
  • on2legs
    on2legs Posts: 16,338
    I’m going to be gutted if it’s not Kahokiss.  
    1996: Randall's Island 2  1998: East Rutherford | MSG 1 & 2  2000: Cincinnati | Columbus | Jones Beach 1, 2, & 3 | Boston 1 | Camden 1 & 2 2003: Philadelphia | Uniondale | MSG 1 & 2 | Holmdel  2005: Atlantic City 1  2006: Camden 1 | East Rutherford 1 & 2 2008: Camden 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 (#25) | Newark (EV)  2009: Philadelphia 1, 2 & 4  2010: Newark | MSG 1 & 2  2011: Toronto 1  2013: Wrigley Field | Brooklyn 2 | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2015: Central Park  2016: Philadelphia 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Fenway Park 2 | MSG (TOTD)  2017: Brooklyn (RnR HOF)  2020: MSG | Asbury Park  2021: Asbury Park  2022: MSG | Camden | Nashville  2024: MSG 1 & 2 (#50) | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2025: Raleigh 2


  • Go Animal
    Go Animal Posts: 7,583
    on2legs said:
    I’m going to be gutted if it’s not Kahokiss.  
    Ready thy self to be gutted, then😂 
    35 years, 35 shows.

    Song Wishlist: Alone, Let Me Sleep, Brother, full W.M.A., Hold On, Bugs/all of Vitalogy, Mankind, Around The Bend (full band), The Long Road, Don't Gimme No Lip, Pilate, Push Me Pull Me, All Those Yesterdays, Rival, Parting Ways, Ghost, Bu$hleaguer, WWS, Parachutes, Army Reserve, low octave Driftin', Strangest Tribe, Other Side, Undone, Fatal, Hitchhiker, Education, Black Red Yellow, Of the Earth, Love Reign O'er Me, Gonna See My Friend, Santa Cruz, Infallible, Yellow Moon, Alright, Comes Then Goes, and the Mamasan Trilogy.

    Wanted Posters: WPB '98, Tampa/WPB '00, Tampa '03, EV Batmobile '08

    ISO: any picks, or setlists from any of my shows!
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,941
    on2legs said:
    I’m going to be gutted if it’s not Kahokiss.  

    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Posts: 41,078
    Zod said:
    He'd be good with PJ, but I still standby, if you're going to hire a drummer, and you're hoping to keep playing shows for another 10 to 20 years.  You might want a drummer that's 10 or 20 years younger than the rest of the band, so the engine can keep going.
    yeah, I tend to agree. more wishful "full circle" type thinking. 
    Your boos mean nothing to me, for I have seen what makes you cheer



  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,941
    Worked for Guns N Roses to bring some new energy (according to fans).
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • D-Day
    D-Day Posts: 964
    Go Animal said:
    on2legs said:
    I’m going to be gutted if it’s not Kahokiss.  
    Ready thy self to be gutted, then😂 
    no worries on board

    It’s better than lies, bullshit and rumor now + pretty quirky, but there is no need to break the silence officially:))

    She isn’t out, till she is out. 
    IF… then it goes from
    100/0 to
    0/100.
  • Go Animal
    Go Animal Posts: 7,583
    ^I'm not against it!

    It would be pretty wild 😜  and it's not *impossible*, I just don't see it.

    Also, I'm pretty sure it's down to 2 guys😇 although I wish it was 3...
    35 years, 35 shows.

    Song Wishlist: Alone, Let Me Sleep, Brother, full W.M.A., Hold On, Bugs/all of Vitalogy, Mankind, Around The Bend (full band), The Long Road, Don't Gimme No Lip, Pilate, Push Me Pull Me, All Those Yesterdays, Rival, Parting Ways, Ghost, Bu$hleaguer, WWS, Parachutes, Army Reserve, low octave Driftin', Strangest Tribe, Other Side, Undone, Fatal, Hitchhiker, Education, Black Red Yellow, Of the Earth, Love Reign O'er Me, Gonna See My Friend, Santa Cruz, Infallible, Yellow Moon, Alright, Comes Then Goes, and the Mamasan Trilogy.

    Wanted Posters: WPB '98, Tampa/WPB '00, Tampa '03, EV Batmobile '08

    ISO: any picks, or setlists from any of my shows!
  • D-Day
    D-Day Posts: 964
    edited February 3
    I can see something 

    Kahokiss + Pearl Jam (searched)
    lead to 
    click

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