Pearl Jam Surprises Fans with Abe Laboriel Jr. on Drums

In an unexpected twist, Pearl Jam took the stage at the Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California, featuring Abe Laboriel Jr., the longtime drummer for Paul McCartney, during their performance. This surprise appearance has fans buzzing about the possibility of Laboriel stepping into the role of the band’s new full-time drummer.

Eddie Vedder, who kicked off the solo set, brought out all his bandmates along with Laboriel, and together they rocked through 15 songs, starting with the classic “Corduroy”. While Vedder introduced Laboriel as “filling in,” no official announcement has been made regarding a permanent position.

Laboriel has been a part of McCartney’s live band since 2001 and has collaborated with music legends like Sting and Eric Clapton. His connection with Vedder dates back to the latter’s 2022 solo album, Earthling, and their live performances at Ohana in 2023.

This potential lineup change comes after the departure of Matt Cameron, who has been with Pearl Jam since 1998. Cameron played a vital role in shaping the band’s sound and will be greatly missed, as stated by the band in their farewell message.

As Pearl Jam gears up for another performance at Ohana this Sunday, fans are eagerly awaiting more details about Laboriel’s future with the band.

Source: ultimateclassicrock.com

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