21 Facts About Dave Krusen

David Karl Krusen was born on March 10,1966 and is an American musician who is best known for being the first drummer for the American rock band Pearl Jam, and for his work on the band's debut album, Ten.

Dave Krusen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Pearl Jam on April 7,2017, and being the only former member of the band to be inducted.

Dave Krusen was born in Tacoma, Washington and grew up in the town of Gig Harbor along with his two brothers and sister.

Dave Krusen was into Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry when he was young, and later got into The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Police, and Neil Young.

Dave Krusen began playing locally in the Seattle area in 1979 while he was in high school.

Dave Krusen was recruited in 1990 by bassist Jeff Ament and guitarist Stone Gossard to be the drummer for Pearl Jam.

Dave Krusen was asked to join Pearl Jam after auditioning with the band.

Dave Krusen was the first full-time drummer for Pearl Jam, replacing Matt Cameron.

Dave Krusen played with Pearl Jam through to the completion of the band's debut album, Ten in 1991.

Dave Krusen was going through a lot, but he had something really special.

On May 16,2022, at the Fresno, CA show of Gigaton Tour, Dave Krusen played with Pearl Jam for the second time since leaving the band, after Matt Cameron tested positive for COVID-19.

In 1994 Dave Krusen co-founded Diamond Star Halo with former Candlebox bass player Aaron Seravo.

Dave Krusen was the second drummer for Candlebox, replacing previous drummer Scott Mercado.

Dave Krusen joined in 1997 and recorded the album Happy Pills while as a member of the band.

Dave Krusen left the band in 1999 and was replaced by Shannon Larkin of Ugly Kid Joe.

Dave Krusen played drums with the band Unified Theory on its self-titled album, issued in August 2000.

Dave Krusen is credited as co-producer on many of the Hung White Ponies releases.

In 2004, Dave Krusen performed with musician Shawn Snyder as part of his backing band.

Dave Krusen was a part of a Seattle, Washington-based band called Novatone which released the album Time Can't Wait in 2005.

Dave Krusen was Cheyenne Kimball's drummer from 2005 to 2007 and played on her debut album, The Day Has Come.

Dave Krusen is touring with Ida Maria and recording her third album due out in 2012.