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`` Go '' is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam , released in 1993 as the first single from the band ' s second ___MASK96___ , Vs . ( 1993 ) . Although credited to all members of Pearl Jam , it features lyrics written by vocalist Eddie Vedder and music primarily written by drummer Dave Abbruzzese . The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart . The song was included on Pearl Jam ' s 2004 greatest hits ___MASK39___ , rearviewmirror ( Greatest Hits 1991 -- 2003 ) . Eddie Vedder ( born Edward Louis Severson ; December 23 , 1964 ) is an American musician , singer and songwriter best known as a member of the grunge band Pearl Jam , with whom he performs lead vocals and is one of three guitarists . He is known for his powerful baritone vocals . Grunge ( sometimes referred to as the Seattle sound ) is a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged during the in the American state of Washington , particularly in Seattle . The early grunge movement revolved around Seattle ' s independent ___MASK86___ ___MASK79___ Sub Pop , but by the early 1990s its popularity had spread , with grunge acts in California and other parts of the U . S . building strong followings and signing major ___MASK86___ deals . Matthew David " Matt " Cameron ( born November 28 , 1962 ) is an American musician who serves as the drummer for the American rock bands Pearl Jam and Soundgarden . After getting his start with the Seattle , Washington - based bands Bam Bam and Skin Yard , he first gained fame as the drummer for the band Soundgarden , which he joined in 1986 and remained in until the band ' s break - up in 1997 , triggered by creative friction . In 1998 , Cameron was invited to ___MASK74___ Pearl Jam ' s U . S . Yield Tour . He soon became a permanent member and has remained in the band ever since . In 2010 , Soundgarden reunited for new tour and released a new album , " King Animal " on November 13 , 2012 . Vitalogy is the third ___MASK96___ by the American rock band Pearl Jam , released on November 22 , 1994 , through ___MASK28___ . Pearl Jam wrote and recorded " Vitalogy " while touring behind its previous ___MASK39___ " Vs ." ( 1993 ). The music on the record was more diverse than previous releases , and consists of aggressive rock songs , ballads and other elements making this Pearl Jam ' s first experimental ___MASK39___ . David James " Dave " Abbruzzese ( born May 17 , 1968 ) is an American musician who was the drummer for the American rock band Pearl Jam from 1991 to 1994 . He replaced drummer Matt Chamberlain in 1991 , shortly before the release of the band ' s debut ___MASK39___ , " Ten ". Abbruzzese played on the band ' s next two records , " Vs ." and " Vitalogy ". Pearl Jam is an American rock band formed in Seattle , Washington , in 1990 . Since its inception , the band ' s line - up has comprised Eddie Vedder ( lead vocals ), Mike McCready ( lead guitar ), Stone Gossard ( rhythm guitar ) and Jeff Ament ( bass ). The band ' s fifth member is drummer Matt Cameron ( also of Soundgarden ), who has been with the band since 1998 . Boom Gaspar ( piano ) has also been a session / touring member with the band since 2002 . Drummers Dave Krusen , Matt Chamberlain , Dave Abbruzzese and Jack Irons are former members of the band . David Karl " Dave " Krusen ( born March 10 , 1966 ) is an American musician who is best known for being the original drummer for the American rock band Pearl Jam and for his work on the band ' s debut ___MASK39___ , " Ten ". Krusen was also a member of the bands Hovercraft and Unified Theory , and is currently the drummer for Candlebox .