Pearl Jam

Thirty-five years after Ten, Pearl Jam is still the band that turns a crowd into a choir. Eddie Vedder’s voice, Mike McCready’s solos and a catalog that only gets deeper: that’s why they’re part of the mix on Rock ‘n’ Roll Radio.

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What’s new with Pearl Jam

• A new chapter on drums. Matt Cameron left in July 2025 after 27 years. Abe Laboriel Jr. sat in at Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California, in late September 2026, the band’s first shows without Cameron. No permanent drummer has been announced.
• Ten turned 35 on August 27, 2026.
• Ten Live on vinyl. The band’s complete April 29, 2016, Philadelphia show, where they played Ten in full, is due on vinyl November 29, 2026.

Station picks: the Pearl Jam songs to start with

Our five essentials:

1. Alive (1991). The song that introduced Eddie Vedder to the world, and McCready’s solo that sealed it.
2. Even Flow (1991). Pure grunge-era power, and a live showcase every time.
3. Jeremy (1991). Dark, gripping and unforgettable.
4. Black (1991). The ballad fans sing loudest, even though it was never a single.
5. Better Man (1994). Vedder’s heartbreak hit, written before he joined the band.

Three deep cuts worth your time:

1. Release (1991). The haunting closer of Ten and a classic show opener.
2. Indifference (1993). A slow, smoldering end to Vs.
3. Corduroy (1994). A Vitalogy fan favorite that rocks harder live.

If you like Pearl Jam, try

• U2: arena-sized songs with a conscience
• Bruce Springsteen: a Vedder hero and fellow marathon performer
• Led Zeppelin: the hard-rock roots under the grunge
• Soundgarden: Seattle brothers, with Matt Cameron on drums

Pearl Jam on tour

No dates are announced after the Ohana Festival shows on September 25 and 27, 2026. For legends on the road now, see our Classic Rock Concerts & Tours 2026–2027 guide.

Pearl Jam quick facts

• Formed: 1990, Seattle
• Members: Eddie Vedder, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready and Jeff Ament
• Signature albums: Ten (1991), Vs. (1993), Vitalogy (1994), Yield (1998), Dark Matter (2024)
• Honors: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 2017
• Official site: pearljam.com

Pearl Jam FAQ

Who is Pearl Jam’s drummer now?
Abe Laboriel Jr. played the Ohana Festival shows in September 2026 after Matt Cameron’s 2025 exit. The band hasn’t named him a permanent member.

Is Pearl Jam touring?
No dates are announced right now.

Where can I hear Pearl Jam?
On Rock ‘n’ Roll Radio, free and live 24/7 on the web and in our iPhone and Android apps. Want a favorite? Request it here.

Sources: Loudwire, AP via News4Jax, Louder, Stereogum. Last verified October 12, 2026.