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My Take
Dave Krusen holds a quietly historic place in rock as the original drummer on Pearl Jam's Ten, an album whose rhythmic foundation he helped define. What I find compelling is that he kept working long after that early chapter, drumming for Hovercraft, Unified Theory, and Candlebox rather than coasting on a famous credit. That speaks to a real player's mentality. Drummers rarely get the spotlight, but the good ones are the unsung architects of a band's feel. To me, Krusen is exactly that kind of steady, dependable backbone, and I respect his long road.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dave Krusen
- Name (Japanese)
- デイヴ・クルーセン
- Reading
- でいゔ・くるーせん
- Born
- March 10, 1966 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Horse
- Origin
- Tacoma, Washington, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- drummer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Gig Harbor 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 Krusen born?
Born March 10, 1966 (age 60).
Where is Dave Krusen from?
Dave Krusen is from Tacoma, Washington, United States.
What does Dave Krusen do?
Dave Krusen works as drummer.
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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.