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My Take
Dave Abbruzzese occupies a fascinating sliver of rock history for me. He drummed for Pearl Jam from 1991 to 1994, exactly the window when the band exploded, and his playing powers Vs. and Vitalogy, two of their hardest-hitting records. I find his style muscular and propulsive in a way that gave those albums real heat. Connecticut-born and Texas-raised, he kept making music on his own terms long after leaving the band. What strikes me is the resilience of musicians who keep playing after stepping out of a spotlight that huge. I'd love to hear those grooves live again.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dave Abbruzzese
- Name (Japanese)
- デイヴ・アブラジーズ
- Reading
- でいゔ・あぶらじーず
- Born
- May 17, 1968 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Monkey
- Origin
- Stamford, Connecticut, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- drummer / musician / composer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- North Mesquite High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Dave Abbruzzese born?
Born May 17, 1968 (age 58).
Where is Dave Abbruzzese from?
Dave Abbruzzese is from Stamford, Connecticut, United States.
What does Dave Abbruzzese do?
Dave Abbruzzese works as drummer, musician, composer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.