Dave Abbruzzese, born David James Abbruzzese on May 17, 1968 in Stamford, Connecticut, is an America n musician best known as the drummer for the American rock band, Pearl Jam (1991 -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 next two records, Vs. and Vitalogy.
In the fall of 1997, Abbruzzese's newly formed band, the Green Romance Orchestra, released an album, Play Parts I & V, which featured several of Abbruzzese's own songs as well as seeing him take on the role of producer.