Jeff Ament & Andrew Watt appeared last night at GRAMMYs red carpet.
At the 2025 Grammy Awards, Pearl Jam’s bassist Jeff Ament and producer Andrew Watt shared insights into their collaborative efforts on Dark Matter. Ament highlighted Watt’s dynamic energy and innovative approach, emphasizing how these elements have invigorated Pearl Jam’s creative process. Watt expressed profound respect for Pearl Jam, labeling them as one of the most influential bands in his life and expressing his honor in working with them.
Ament/Watt recounted experiences from their recording sessions, underscoring a spirit of collaboration and experimentation that has led to a refreshed sound while maintaining the band’s signature style. This collaboration with Watt, known for his work with various prominent artists, signifies a move by Pearl Jam to explore new creative avenues while honoring their rich musical heritage.
Andrew Watt, while accepting the Best Rock album award for The Rolling Stones’ Hackney Diamonds, said Pearl Jam are also here and they “Fucking Rock“. Other nominees in the category included The Black Crowes (Happiness Bastards), Fontaines D.C. (Romance), Green Day (Saviors), IDLES (TANGK), Pearl Jam (Dark Matter), and Jack White (No Name).
Meanwhile, Zootown Arts Community Center in Missoula, Montana has announced that Deaf Charlie (ft. Jeff Ament) will be performing at their annual ZEST Fest on March 29th. Tickets can be purchased at the ZACC website.
Jeff Ament From Pearl Jam & Andrew Watt caught up with Billboard’s Tetris Kelly and Rania Aniftos on the 2025 GRAMMYs red carpet. Below you can watch the full video.
Born in Reggio Emilia in 1980. He created pearljamonline.it in 2001 and wrote the first edition of “Pearl Jam Evolution” in 2009 along with his wife Daria. Since 2022, he is behind 2 podcasts: “Pearl Jam dalla A alla Z” and “Fuori Orario Not Another Podcast”. He has collaborated with Barracuda Style, HvsR, Rolling Stone, Rockol and Il Fatto Quotidiano. He continues relentlessly to try to find “beautiful melodies that say terrible things”.
Favorite song: Present Tense
Favorite album: No Code
Favorite bands/artists other than PJ: Tom Waits, Soundgarden, Ramones, Bruce Springsteen, IDLES, Fontaines D.C., The Murder Capital, Dead Kennedys, Mark Lanegan, Cat Power, R.E.M.