This signed sheet music is for Alive by Pearl Jam, autographed by the band’s original drummer Dave Krusen. Released in 1991 as the debut single from Pearl Jam’s landmark album Ten, Alive quickly became one of the defining anthems of the grunge era. Written by guitarist Stone Gossard with lyrics by Eddie Vedder, the song tells a semi-autobiographical story of identity, family secrets, and survival. Musically, it showcases Gossard’s heavy riffs, Mike McCready’s soaring guitar solo (often compared to Jimi Hendrix), and Dave Krusen’s thunderous yet precise drumming, which gave Ten its raw and powerful backbone. Though not an immediate chart-topper, Alive grew into a cornerstone of Pearl Jam’s live shows and a rallying cry for a generation, embodying both pain and resilience. Dave Krusen (born 1966) was Pearl Jam’s first drummer and played on the entirety of Ten, the band’s multi-platinum debut and one of the best-selling rock albums of the 1990s. His work on songs like Alive, Even Flow, and Black cemented the album’s status as a grunge masterpiece. Though Krusen left the band shortly after recording the album, his contributions remain vital to Pearl Jam’s legacy. In 2017, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside his former bandmates, recognized for his role in shaping the band’s earliest and most influential sound. Owning this signed sheet music for Alive is more than a collectible—it’s a piece of grunge history tied to Pearl Jam’s rise and the creation of one of rock’s most enduring songs. For fans of Pearl Jam, admirers of 1990s alternative rock, and collectors of Rock Hall–worthy memorabilia, this artifact represents the energy, authenticity, and cultural impact of one of the era’s most iconic tracks.

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