Pearl Jam Close Out Ohana Fest with Headlining Set Featuring Abe Laboriel Jr. on Drums, Billy Strings Appearance
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Pearl Jam Thanked Paul McCartney for Lending Them His Drummer: Meet Abe Laboriel Jr., the Afro-Latino Musician With Mexican and Honduran Roots
Pearl Jam had a message for Paul McCartney after its two shows at Ohana Fest: Thank you for lending us your drummer. He was talking about Latino artist Abe Laboriel Jr., who has played with the Beatle for more than two decades. His story is of Latino excellence.
It seems that Pearl Jam has not yet officially filled the drummer’s vacancy. During the weekend, the grunge’s greats seemed to announce Abe Laboriel Jr. as their new drummer. However, their most recent statements seem to point to the contrary. During Eddie Vedder’s solo performance for the Ohana Festival 2026, the other Pearl Jam members made a surprise appearance. Laboriel Jr. played with the band during that performance, as well as at Pearl Ja…
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