Pearl Jam Bring Out Drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. at Ohana Festival
Rolling Stone • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Pearl Jam made a surprise appearance at the Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California, performing with Abe Laboriel Jr. on drums during Eddie Vedder’s headlining set.
- The band played fan favorites including “Corduroy,” “Hail Hail,” “Scared of Fear,” and “Wishlist,” marking Laboriel’s debut with the group.
- Laboriel is considered a top candidate to replace Pearl Jam’s former drummer Matt Cameron, who left the band amicably in July 2025, though no official confirmation has been made.
- Laboriel is a longtime collaborator with Paul McCartney and featured on Vedder’s 2022 solo album, Earthling, but recent absences from McCartney’s performances have fueled speculation about his future commitments.
- It remains unclear if Laboriel has officially joined Pearl Jam or if he will continue working with McCartney, as no official statements have been released.
