Dave Abbruzzese

Dave Abbruzzese
Abbruzzese performing in 2009
Background information
Birth nameDavid James Abbruzzese
Born (1968-05-17) May 17, 1968
Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
GenresGrunge, alternative rock, hard rock
OccupationMusician
InstrumentDrums
Formerly ofPearl Jam

David James Abbruzzese (Italian pronunciation: [abbrutˈtseːze, -eːse]; born May 17, 1968) is an American musician who was the drummer for the American rock band Pearl Jam from 1991 to 1994. He replaced drummer Matt Chamberlain in 1991, shortly before the release of the band's debut album, Ten. Abbruzzese played on the band's following records, Vs. and Vitalogy.