Surveillance footage was released of Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament being robbed and attacked outside of Southern Tracks recording studio in Atlanta. Last month, three men appeared from out of the woods behind the studio and attacked Ament and Mark Anthony Smith as they were rolling up in a rented Jeep.
In the video, Ament can be seen scrambling out of the passenger seat before being chased down and beaten. He was said to have suffered a gash on his forehead.
The robbers took $3,000 in cash and $4,000 in electronics and other goods. No arrests have yet been made. Authorities say the criminals knew Pearl Jam was recording there and most likely planned the attack.
Quick thinkers like me would have never let it get this far. As soon as I see three figures rushing towards me, I first make sure to shriek like a little girl and then throw my wallet at them before falling into the fetal position. They say a true samurai never has to unsheathe his sword. That’s me. A true samurai.
this might lead to a better pearl jam record. angrier, darker. and when will these stars and athletes learn NOT to carry around thousands of dollars and leave their bling at home? if it was me, you’d see me wearing a necklace made of popcorn around my neck if i go out.
May GOD bless him and watch over him. I was a victim of a voilent crime and it changed my life in ways I never could have imagined. I wish him PEACE OF MIND AND HEART.
man, I love Pearl Jam, i hope these guys get caught soon
These things happen everyday until it happens to one of us we are in no position to say dismissive things like “why did he run” or “he should have fought” or insensitive comments like “it will make a better record.” It is sad how jaded we have become today and how less we care about ourselves, until it happens to one of us.