Knife-Wielding Thugs Attack Pearl Jam Bassist

Pearl jamOne of the guys from Pearl Jam was jumped and robbed by three masked scumbags with knives -- and the whole thing was caught on tape.

According to a police report filed in Atlanta, Jeff Ament -- who plays bass for the band -- was pulling up to their studio back in April with a friend, when the three little bitches darted out of some nearby woods, smashed the windows of Ament's ride and demanded cash.

The bassist tried to take off on foot, but the robbers caught up with him, knocked him to the ground and stole over $7,000 in money and goods, according to Rolling Stone.

Ament suffered a laceration on his head and was treated at the scene. The whole thing was caught on a nearby security camera -- but despite the eye in the sky, no arrests have been made.

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16. It was the guys from Creed trying to get song ideas for the new album

Posted at 5:07PM on May 14th 2009 by eddie vedder

17. i'm sorry did someone actually just compare pearl jam to new kids??? wow...thats just wrong. new kids doesnt even count as musicians...all they can do is sing and dance...at leaset pearl jams can play instruments...and write their own songs...wow i can't believe someone actually compared them...wow...

Posted at 7:39PM on May 14th 2009 by jbon

18. #1 did you really jcompare pearl jam to new kids?? that shouldn't even be legal. pearl jam actually makes music...not just sings what someone else writes. you should be arrested for comparing the two...

Posted at 7:36PM on May 14th 2009 by jbon

19. I am no fan of Pearl Jam, but I cannot believe that NKOTB comment either. A mature person understands that just because he doesn't like something does not mean it is crap.

Posted at 11:00PM on May 14th 2009 by Sebastian Stoker

20. He shoulda had a gun, in fact he shoulda had two! that's OK man, cause he loves God

Posted at 12:29PM on May 15th 2009 by clamp99

21. There doesn't seem to be much of a description of the assailants? Wonder why?

Posted at 2:34PM on May 15th 2009 by Atlas

22. #13 Lola~Grow up! And to all the "too bad he didn't have a gun" comments~be ashamed! What, the going rate on a life is $7,000 now! Huh. Guns suck, end of story.

Posted at 3:32PM on May 15th 2009 by sirensealight

23. OK, so its obvious I'm a major PJ fan (since '93) and whether you love or hate them at the very least realize the crime. Hey, I don't like JT, Madonna, Metallica, etc... but I wouldn't want anyone hurt. I'm not a liberal, not conservative however I know amazing music when I hear it! Of course that's just my opinion. All negative comments made here are clearly a sign of the times and the down fall of good, non-filtered, computer altered music. Have any of you haters ever listed to Pearl Jams song, hear the words..... anyway not here to convert. I'm a pretty peaceful person but if I ever meet "Lola" post #13, she'll be introduced to the wrath of a member of the PJ family!
Peace

Posted at 10:15PM on May 15th 2009 by Mrs. Eddie Vedder

24. I'm very sorry for Jeff. This was an unconscienable attack by thoughtless, evil people.

Keep focused on the record Jeff, because Pearl Jam fans everywhere are rooting for you!

Posted at 1:01AM on May 16th 2009 by Anand

25. they are very lucky... they could have been killed!!!!!
for those who are not aware, you can install a special window tint that is shatter proof - wich gives you the time to call 911.
no one is going to rob anyone like that unless they are told by someone when he is returning to the studio or if he was going to the bank etc etc/////////// this is an inside job

you can also purchase a special shirt that keeps knifes from cutting your skin.... and they are comfortable and not noticeable.

Posted at 8:00PM on May 16th 2009 by anthony

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