Dave Abbruzzese on drumming for Pearl Jam, Eddie Vedder, joining Guns N Roses & more!

Dave Abbruzzese joined Pearl Jam in 1991 and played a crucial role in the band's early years, contributing to albums like "Vs." (1993) and "Vitalogy" (1994). However, he was dismissed from the band in 1994. Dave remains a notable figure in the history of Pearl Jam. Dave shares his journey, recounting his audition and relocation from Texas to Seattle to join Pearl Jam, his initial tours, his strained relationship with Eddie Vedder, his stint with Guns N' Roses where he joined and subsequently left, his life after Pearl Jam, his induction into the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame, and other experiences. Thanks for watching! Subscribe for more great conversations:    / @rnrcoffeeshow   Stay connected with the show:   / rnrcoffeeshow     / rnrcoffeeshow   00:00:00 Intro 00:00:36 Lollapalooza 92 / Early Pearl Jam Tours 00:02:44 Documenting The Experience 00:04:02 Patient Parents 00:05:19 The Defining Moment 00:08:17 Joining Pearl Jam 00:10:59 Almost Gave Up Drums Before Joining Pearl Jam 00:14:19 Wasn't Into Pearl Jam's Music 00:15:17 Audition For Pearl Jam & Dislike Of The "Ten" Record 00:17:20 Almost Left The Pearl Jam Audition 00:18:50 Fitting Into The Seattle Scene 00:22:28 Was Pearl Jam Accepted From The Start 00:23:06 Declining Touring With Ozzy Osbourne 00:24:17 Grinding On The First Tour 00:26:01 The Start Of The Success 00:27:01 Surpassing The 80's Rock Scene 00:28:04 The Effects Of Success 00:33:28 The Disconnect From Eddie Vedder 00:34:57 Recording The Vs. Record 00:40:32 Getting Fired From Pearl Jam 00:40:56 Shunned By Eddie Vedder At The Last Show 00:42:42 Stone Gossard Breaks The News 00:43:49 Coping After Pearl Jam 00:45:02 No Celebrating For Going Gold 00:47:10 Full Circle After Pearl Jam 00:48:41 Interested From Other Bands & Growing Up 00:51:13 Joining Guns N Roses 00:53:47 Let Axl Rose Fail 00:55:54 I Had To Quit Guns N Roses 00:57:38 A Furious Call From Axl Rose 00:59:17 More Prepared At 55 01:00:04 Making Amends With Axl Rose 01:01:55 Playing Again, Something To Offer. 01:03:00 The Joe Satriani Phone Call 01:04:30 Drugs To Mask The Fear 01:05:54 Not Being Inducted Into The Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame 01:09:31 Would You Talk To The Guys In Pearl Jam Again 01:10:32 Free Association Records 01:12:04 Closing