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“Where I grew up, I could be a punk rocker and a jock. But in college, it became apparent that those two worlds didn't mix. When I brought my guitar back to school after Thanksgiving break, a friend handed me his bass and said, 'Listen to the Ramones.'”

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Jeff Ament
Jeff Ament

Jeff Ament, born on March 10, 1963, is an American musician best known for his role as the bassist for the band Pearl Jam. His musical career began in the 1980s, and he became a prominent figure in the rock music scene in the 1990s. more

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