Stone Gossard Biography: Awards, Age, Net Worth, Spouse, Height, Children, Parents, Siblings, Songs

Stone Carpenter Gossard, born on July 20, 1966, in Seattle, Washington, USA, is an American musician, songwriter, and guitarist.

He is best known as a founding member and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Pearl Jam, as well as for his contributions to the grunge movement and alternative rock music.

Profile

• Full Name: Stone Carpenter Gossard
• Stage Name: Stone Gossard
• Born: July 20, 1966
• Age: 59 years old
• Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Musician, Songwriter, Guitarist
• Height: 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)
• Parent: David W. Gossard Jr., Mary Carolyn Carpenter.
• Siblings: Star Gossard, Shelly Gossard
• Spouse: Vivien Wang
• Children: Vivian Sparks Gossard, Marlowe, Faye, Gwinny
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $85 million

Early Life And Education

Stone Gossard was born on July 20, 1966, in Seattle, Washington, USA, he is 59 years old, he was born to David W. Gossard Jr. and Mary Carolyn Carpenter.

His father was a lawyer, and his mother worked in the Seattle city government, he grew alongside his siblings, Star Gossard and Shelly Gossard.

Gossard is of Caucasian ethnicity and was raised in a Christian household. He attended Roosevelt High School in Seattle, where he participated in music programs and local bands, laying the foundation for his future career as a prominent musician in the American rock scene.

Career

Stone Gossard began his musical career in the early 1980s with the Seattle-based band Green River, often credited as one of the pioneering bands of the grunge movement.

After Green River disbanded, Gossard co-founded Mother Love Bone, which gained regional success before the death of lead singer Andrew Wood.

Following this, Gossard co-founded Pearl Jam in 1990, which became one of the most influential rock bands of the 1990s.

As the rhythm guitarist and a key songwriter, Gossard contributed to numerous albums including Ten (1991), Vs. (1993), Vitalogy (1994), and many others up to Gigaton (2020).

In addition to Pearl Jam, Gossard has worked on side projects such as Temple of the Dog and has contributed to numerous collaborations in the rock and alternative music industry.

He is recognized for his role in shaping the grunge sound and for his contributions to socially conscious music.

Awards and Nominations

• Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Pearl Jam (2017)
• Multiple Grammy nominations with Pearl Jam
• Recognized for contributions to the grunge movement and alternative rock

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @stonegossard
• Facebook handle: Stone Gossard
• Twitter handle: @stonegossard

Personal Life

American musician, songwriter, and guitarist, Stone Carpenter Gossard was previously married to Elizabeth “Liz” Weber from March 6, 2007 to May 25, 2011.

They had one daughter together, Vivian Sparks Gossard, born in 2007. On October 1, 2011,

Stone Carpenter Gossard remarried Vivien Wang. Gossard and Wang have three daughters, Marlowe, Faye and Gwinny. Regarding his height, he stands at 5 feet 11 inches tall which is approximately (180 cm).

Discography

Pearl Jam:

• Ten (1991)
• Vs. (1993)
• Vitalogy (1994)
• No Code (1996)
• Yield (1998)
• Binaural (2000)
• Riot Act (2002)
• Pearl Jam (2006)
• Backspacer (2009)
• Lightning Bolt (2013)
• Gigaton (2020)

Green River:

• Dry As a Bone (1987)
• Rehab Doll (1988)

Mother Love Bone:

• Apple (1990)

Temple of the Dog:

• Temple of the Dog (1991)

Net Worth

Stone Gossard‘s estimated net worth is $85 million. His wealth comes primarily from his work as a founding member of Pearl Jam, including album sales, worldwide tours, and merchandise.

Additional income is generated through side projects, collaborations, royalties, and licensing of his music.

Gossard‘s influence in the grunge and alternative rock movements has helped him maintain a lasting and lucrative career in the music industry.