If it had remained always my band, my natural tendency would have been to get more complex and arrange things more and more. That wouldn't necessarily be good for Eddie, or anyone else in the band. Stone Gossard arrangebandcomplex Change image and share on social
I like rhythmic things that butt up against each other in a cool kind of way. Stone Gossard buttcoolkind Change image and share on social
I picked up a guitar, and I knew what I wanted to do. Stone Gossard guitarknowpick Change image and share on social
Eddie is a natural leader. Jeff and I have been very much in control of previous bands we've worked in. But the way Eddie grew into being the leader of this band was the most gradual, slow and respectful process that I've ever been involved in. Stone Gossard bandcontroleddie share on social
Dave played an important part in our growing, but change occurs. Stone Gossard changedavegrow Change image and share on social
It's a very complex scenario, and certainly Dave was, and is, not the only person in Pearl Jam with personality flaws. Everybody in this band exhibits some form of neurotic behavior. And we couldn't find a balance, a mutual respect for each other. Stone Gossard balancebandbehavior share on social
I think ultimately, bringing more nature back into the city is a way to deal with urban sprawl and things like that. If the cities feel a little more natural, people like to live there more rather than moving out and dividing up another piece of land that shouldn't be touched. Stone Gossard backbringcity share on social
I walked to Seward School first through fourth grade. It's just amazing to me now that we'd walk down 10th Avenue on Capitol Hill. Stone Gossard 10thamazeavenue Change image and share on social
I like to write music. And I think exploring with lyrics and figuring out how to make complete songs is fun. I think I have a take on it. I don't know if it's great, but it's an interesting take. It's original. Stone Gossard completeexplorefigure share on social
I've always related music to those moments when someone turns you loose on something and they haven't told you how to do it. Stone Gossard haveloosemoment Change image and share on social