Dave Krusen recently stopped by Drumeo to break down the drum parts of Pearl Jam’s “Even Flow,” which he recorded with the band during his tenure as their original drummer. Krusen served as Pearl Jam’s drummer from their founding through the recording of the band’s landmark debut album, Ten, before his departure in 1991 following struggles with alcoholism. Get Pearl Jam Tickets HereThe drum part, per Krusen, is straightforward, built around following the bass, the rhythm guitar, and the dynamic of the vocal rather than being the foundation itself. Pearl Jam, meanwhile, have selected a new mystery drummer to replace Matt Cameron, who exited the band in 2025 after 27 years. Watch the full breakdown of the drum part of Pearl Jam’s “Even Flow” from Dave Krusen and Drumeo below.