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Following Matt Cameron’s 2025 departure, Pearl Jam played the 2026 Ohana Festival with Paul McCartney’s drummer, Abe Laboriel Jr. While Laboriel performed two sets, Eddie Vedder’s subsequent Instagram post described him as 'sitting in,' leaving his permanent status unconfirmed despite earlier claims of a full-time hire.
Pearl Jam officially introduced Abe Laboriel Jr. as their new drummer during their headlining set at the 2026 Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California. Eddie Vedder dedicated the chorus of 'Better Man' to Laboriel, signaling a permanent addition to the lineup following Matt Cameron's departure in July 2025. The band performed 18 songs, including a tribute to the late Glen Hansard, while Vedder emphasized free speech rights for festival performers. Jeff Ament confirmed Laboriel was the band's first choice, and the group has begun writing new material with hopes for a 2027 album and tour.
Eddie Vedder officially welcomed Abe Laboriel Jr. as Pearl Jam's new drummer during the band's headlining set at the 2026 Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California. Vedder dedicated the chorus of 'Better Man' to Laboriel, signaling a permanent addition to the lineup following Matt Cameron's departure in July 2025. The band performed 18 songs, including a tribute to the late Glen Hansard, while Vedder emphasized free speech rights for festival performers.
Pearl Jam performed their first show since Matt Cameron's departure at the Ohana Festival, revealing Abe Laboriel Jr. as their new drummer. Bassist Jeff Ament confirmed Laboriel was the band's top choice, while Vedder described him as a temporary fill-in. Ament also released a photo book, Since Forever, documenting the band's early history.
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.
Pearl Jam surprised fans at the Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California, by performing with session drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. during Eddie Vedder’s headlining set. The performance, which included 'Corduroy' and other fan favorites, appears to be the band’s first live show since Matt Cameron’s departure in July 2025. While Vedder introduced Laboriel as a 'fill-in,' the move has sparked speculation that the 55-year-old musician may be the permanent replacement, though the band has not issued an official statement confirming his status.
Pearl Jam will unveil their new drummer on September 27 at the Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California, following Matt Cameron's departure in July 2025. While the band has confirmed a selection has been made, the identity remains a strict secret, described by guitarist Stone Gossard as a 'mystery wrapped in an enigma.' Rolling Stone analyzes 18 potential candidates, ranging from likely picks like Josh Freese and Stephen Perkins to highly improbable options such as Dave Grohl and the Muppet character Animal. The speculation highlights the band's desire for a versatile performer capable of handling their demanding live shows, though no definitive evidence supports any single candidate.
At Dublin’s Vicar Street, Glen Hansard’s life was celebrated with a star‑studded tribute where Eddie Vedder led a moving finale—Neil Young’s Rockin’ in the Free World performed with guests including Liam Ó Maonlaí, Jake Clemons, Mundy, The Frames, Declan O’Rourke, Imelda May and Bronagh Gallagher; earlier moments featured a heartfelt Society performance with Jake Clemons’s sax and quiet exchanges between Vedder, Olivia Vedder and Markéta Irglová, all underscoring the deep bonds Hansard inspired.
Hundreds gathered at Dublin's St. Patrick’s Cathedral for Glen Hansard's funeral after his July 29 death in a motorcycle crash at 56; Markéta Irglová and Eddie Vedder performed 'The Song of Good Hope' with Thomas Bartlett and the Frames, Bono recited a poem, and The Edge joined for a closing 'Beautiful Day' as family and friends paid tribute to the Irish musician known from The Frames and for the Oscar-winning song 'Falling Slowly' from Once.
At Glen Hansard's funeral in Dublin, Bono shared Patti Smith's musical voicemail and recited a rewritten version of 'Beautiful Day,' Eddie Vedder performed Hansard's 'The Song of Good Hope,' and the two joined a group performance of Bob Dylan’s 'Forever Young' with fellow musicians including Hozier and The Edge as friends and fans remembered the late Once co-writer who died July 29 after a motorcycle crash.
At Glen Hansard’s funeral in Dublin, Eddie Vedder joined Markéta Irglová and members of The Frames to perform a duet of “The Song of Good Hope.” Vedder and Hansard had a long history of collaboration, with Hansard contributing to Vedder’s Ukulele Songs and playing with Vedder’s backing band The Earthlings, among other ties. Bono offered a spoken-word version of “Beautiful Day,” and Patti Smith left a voicemail tribute. Hansard died July 29 in a motorcycle crash outside Dublin, aged 56.
Pearl Jam has announced a 2025 North American tour, starting April 24 with two shows in Hollywood, Florida, and concluding with two nights in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The tour follows the release of their 12th album, 'Dark Matter,' and will include stops in Atlanta, Nashville, and Raleigh. Presale tickets will be available on December 13. The band recently completed their Dark Matter world tour, which featured memorable performances and collaborations.
Bradley Cooper joined Pearl Jam on stage at the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival to perform "Maybe It's Time" from his 2018 film "A Star Is Born." Cooper, who played Jackson Maine in the movie, was introduced by Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, who had helped him prepare for the role. Despite initial reservations, Vedder praised the film, which was a critical and commercial success.
Bradley Cooper performed "Maybe It's Time" from "A Star Is Born" with Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder at the BottleRock music festival in Napa Valley. Cooper also sang Neil Young's "Rockin' in the Free World" and spent time with Gigi Hadid during Stevie Nicks' performance. The festival featured other celebrities like Cameron Diaz, Tommy Lee, and Steph Curry.
Bradley Cooper joined Pearl Jam onstage at Napa Valley's BottleRock festival to perform "Maybe It's Time" from A Star Is Born, with Eddie Vedder on acoustic guitar. Cooper's Jackson Maine character was inspired by Vedder, who had previously covered the Jason Isbell-penned track. This marked the first collaboration between Cooper and Vedder, who later performed Neil Young's "Rockin' in the Free World" together.