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Dave Abbruzzese
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| Dave Abbruzzese | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Birth name | David Abbruzzese | |
| Born | May 17, 1968 (age 38) Stamford, Connecticut, USA |
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| Genre(s) | Rock | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician | |
| Instrument(s) | Drums | |
| Years active | 1991 — Present | |
| Label(s) | Epic Records Free Association Records |
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| Associated acts |
Segue Course of Empire Dr. Tongue Pearl Jam Green Romance Orchestra HairyApesBMX The P.O.S. |
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Dave Abbruzzese (born May 17, 1968 in Stamford, Connecticut) was Pearl Jam's drummer from 1991 to 1994. He replaced Dave Krusen in 1991, shortly before the release of the band's first album Ten after being recommended by temporary drummer Matt Chamberlain, and played on the next two records, Vs. and Vitalogy. In 1994, Pearl Jam fired Dave Abbruzzese "due to artistic differences" according to the band.
Some credit him with influencing a new generation of rock drummers in the early 1990s. Abbruzzese's trademarks include heavy use of splash cymbals, the double-stroke roll, and a fast right foot; Abbruzzese refused to use two bass drums or a double-kick pedal, instead concentrating on playing the best he could with a single pedal. Abbruzzese is also known to be a particularly hard hitter, which may be reflected in his suffering carpal tunnel syndrome.[1]
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Abbruzzese grew up in Mesquite, TX, where he attended Vanston Jr High.[2] Dave grew up banging on his dad's tackle boxes in the early days. While living at home the only thing in his bedroom (besides a bed) was his drum set. He dropped out of high school at an early age and began to focus on playing more than ever. Along the way he formed a band with his buddies called Dr. Tongue. In 1991 Dave got a call from drummer friend Matt Chamberlain, whom Dave knew through the Texas music scene, in regards to filling in for him in the band Pearl Jam when he left.[3] Chamberlain had his eyes set on G.E. Smith's band on Saturday Night Live. Dave left for Seattle to meet and become acquainted with Pearl Jam. Although his musical tastes were far diverse from Pearl Jam, Dave chose to fill the hot seat behind a DW drum kit on August 23, 1991.
At first Dave was reluctant to join the band full-time. Then after his second show with Pearl Jam, Abbruzzese went straight down to his local tattoo parlor, and in a touching if slightly misguided display of commitment, had Jeff Ament's stick figure drawing from the sleeve of the "Alive" single tattooed onto his left shoulder.[4]
Dave played with Pearl Jam through April 17, 1994, playing on both the Vs. and Vitalogy albums, as well as performing on MTV Unplugged, two Saturday Night Live's, the "Even Flow" video, as well as extensive touring for both the Ten and Vs. albums. Although Dave performed on the album Vitalogy, he was fired before it was released.
On September 30, 1997 Dave's newly formed band, the Green Romance Orchestra, released Play Parts I & V. The album saw Dave bringing his own songs to the drawing board, as well as playing the role of a producer. Play Parts I & V, is a release of Free Association Records, which was formed by Dave in 1996.
Afterward, Dave worked with HairyApesBMX. He mixed, produced and engineered their 2000 album, entitled, Out Demons. Dave also lent them a hand behind his drum kit on their midwestern tour.
Abbruzzese currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona.
On his earlier, pre-Vs. Pearl Jam recordings, such as the tracks recorded for the Singles soundtrack and the video version of "Even Flow", Abbruzzese is known to have used Ludwig drums. As of the Vs. record, he endorsed and used Drum Workshop drums, Sabian cymbals, and seemed to favor an 8x12 Brady snare drum. Abbruzzese also has his own line of signature drum sticks, manufactured and marketed by Pro-Mark.
| Year | Group | Title | Label | Tracks Played |
| 1992 | Course of Empire | Course of Empire | Volcano | "God's Jig" |
| 1992 | Pearl Jam | Singles: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | Epic | "Breath" and "State of Love and Trust" |
| 1993 | Pearl Jam | Sweet Relief: A Benefit for Victoria Williams | Thirsty Ear/Chaos | "Crazy Mary" |
| 1993 | Pearl Jam | Judgment Night: Music From The Motion Picture | Epic | "Real Thing" (w/ Cypress Hill) |
| 1993 | Pearl Jam | Vs. | Epic | All |
| 1994 | Pearl Jam | Vitalogy | Epic | All except "Satan's Bed" and "Hey Foxymophandlemama, That's Me" |
| 1995 | Corey Glover, Eric Schenkman, Billy Cox, and Dave Abbruzzese | In From The Storm: Jimi Hendrix Tribute | RCA Victor | "In From The Storm" |
| 1995 | Doug Pinnick, Eric Schenkman, Noel Redding, and Dave Abbruzzese | In From The Storm: Jimi Hendrix Tribute | RCA Victor | "Burning of the Midnight Lamp" |
| 1996 | Nicklebag | 12 Hits and a Bump | Iguana Records | "Sweet Thang" |
| 1997 | Stevie Salas | Alter Native Gold | Pony Canyon | All |
| 1997 | Green Romance Orchestra | Play Parts I & V | Free Association Records | All |
| 1997 | Nicklebag | Mas Feedback | Lizard Group | "Sweet Thang" |
| 1998 | Pearl Jam | Chicago Cab: Soundtrack | Loose Groove | "Hard To Imagine" |
| 1998 | Stevie Salas | Sometimes Almost Never Was | Pony Canyon | Some |
| 1999 | Pearl Jam | Movie Music: The Definitive Performances (Also part of the box set, Sony Music 100 Years: Soundtrack for a Century.) | Columbia/Epic/Legacy | "State of Love and Trust" |
| 2000 | Pearl Jam | Wild and Wooly: The Northwest Rock Collection | Sub Pop | "Even Flow" (Live) |
| 2000 | HairyApesBMX | Out Demons | Free Association Records / We Sell Soul | Some |
| 2003 | Pearl Jam | Lost Dogs | Epic | "Hard To Imagine" and "Dirty Frank" |
| 2004 | Pearl Jam | Riding Giants: Soundtrack | Milan | "Go" |
| 2004 | Pearl Jam | Rearviewmirror: Greatest Hits 1991-2003 | Epic | "Even Flow", "State of Love and Trust", "Animal", "Go", "Dissident", "Rearviewmirror", "Spin the Black Circle", "Corduroy", "Not For You", "Breath", "Daughter", "Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town", "Immortality", "Better Man", and "Nothingman" |
| 2006 | Stevie Salas | Be What It Is | R&C Ltd. | Some |
- ^ Crowe, Cameron. "Five Against the World". Rolling Stone. October 28, 1993.
- ^ Green, Kathleen. "They’re Still In Harmony". The Dallas Morning News. October 23, 2006.
- ^ Peiken, Matt. "Dave Abbruzzese of Pearl Jam". Modern Drummer. December 1993.
- ^ Neely, Kim. "Right Here, Right Now: The Seattle Rock Band Pearl Jam Learns How to Celebrate Life". Rolling Stone. October 31, 1991.
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