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.

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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