Pearl Jam Surprises Fans with Abe Laboriel Jr. at Ohana Festival
Pearl Jam surprised attendees at the Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California, by performing with session drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. during Eddie Vedder’s Friday night set. This marks the band's first live appearance since Matt Cameron’s departure in July 2025. While Vedder introduced Laboriel as a temporary helper, the move has intensified speculation that the 55-year-old musician may be the band’s permanent sixth drummer, especially after the band previously confirmed a new member had been selected but kept the identity secret.
