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Jeff Ament on Pearl Jam's Early Days — and Picking the Band's New Drummer

September 27, 2026·56 min
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With his new photo book, Since Forever, out now, Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament tells the stories behind his pictures of the band's early years, from capturing Eddie Vedder in the vocal booth during the recording of Ten to finding the sheep on the cover of Vs. He also talks about Chris Cornell and Temple of the Dog, the 1992 Lollapalooza tour, backing Neil Young, Matt Cameron's departure, how the band chose a new drummer, and much more in an in-depth interview with Brian Hiatt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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