Jeff Ament

The Plug w/ Justin Jay · Jul 11, 2023 · 40m

Jeff Ament plays bass in Pearl Jam and is a founding member of the band. He's also been an avid skateboarding since he was a teenager. He's self-financed the construction of over 27 skate parks across his home state of Montana. It's a source of immense gratification for him, and he often visits these parks in person to sweep the concrete, skate with the kids, and witness firsthand the impact that he's made. This week we sit down to chat about his new band Deaf Charlie, his experience traveling with Pearl Jam vs a side project, and why he's going on a 1200 mile skateboarding mission with kids…