An 18-year-old who played with Pearl Jam in Oakland after drummer Matt Cameron got COVID-19 is sharing his surreal experience and advice for fellow young musicians.
OAKLAND, Calif. -- A high school student from Mill Valley had the rock-and-roll experience of a lifetime when he sat in and played drums during Pearl Jam's concert Friday at the Oakland Arena.For the 18-year-old, a single text was all it took to go from longshot musician to sharing the stage with the legendary band. His opportunity to sit-in started when he learned the band's drummer had. Kai decided to text lead singer Eddie Vedder's daughter, Olivia.
Kai already plays in a band called The Alive with a friend and his 14-year-old brother. They even played at Lollapalooza in Chile. So despite being a performance pro, Kai still needed to prepare.
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