Stone Carpenter Gossard (born July 20, 1966) is an American musician who serves as the rhythm and additional lead guitarist, also co-lyricist for the American rock band Pearl Jam. Along with Jeff Ament, Mike McCready, and Eddie Vedder, he is one of the founding members of the band.
Gossard is also known for his work prior to Pearl Jam with the Seattle-based grunge bands Green River and Mother Love Bone. In addition to his performing career, he has been active in the music industry as a producer and the owner of a record label and recording studio. Gossard is also a member of the bands Temple of the Dog and Brad. He released his first solo album Bayleaf in 2001; his second, Moonlander, followed in 2013.
Gossard was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Pearl Jam on April 7, 2017.
instruments played
bass
drums
Guitar
Piano
Vocals
Also Known As
Carpenter Newton
Associated Acts
Pearl Jam, Green River, Brad, Mother Love Bone, Temple of the Dog
Birth Name
Stone Carpenter Gossard
Genres
Alternative rock, grunge, glam punk, punk rock, heavy metal, glam metal
Labels
Monkeywrench, Homestead, Sub Pop, Stardog, Mercury, A&M, Epic, Sony, Redline, J C/Z, Glitterhouse, livewire
Years Active
1984 present
Name
Stone Gossard
Nationality
United States of America