Letterman roasts, legends reunite, and grunge finally gets its due.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony #32. Seventh and final performance of the evening. Former drummers Dave Krussen and Jack Irons also performed with the band, for the first time since 1991 and 2003 respectively. Inducted by David Letterman in lieu of Neil Young, who was ill.
Acting
Vedder's face when Krusen sits behind the kit again.
Production
Three drummers, one stage, zero ego clashes (visible).
Writing
Letterman's speech: roast, eulogy, and love letter in one.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Neil Young was originally set to induct them; his illness gave Letterman 48 hours to write what many consider the greatest induction speech ever delivered.
This marked the first and only time all five official Pearl Jam drummers shared a stage—Krusen, Abbruzzese, Irons, Cameron, and Chamberlain (who declined attending).
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