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Mad Season Reissue Spawns Documentary [VIDEO]

gonzo — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:21:56 +0000

90's grunge supergroup Mad Season only recorded one album, 'Above', but what an album it was! Featuring Mike McCready of Pearl Jam, Layne Staley of Alice in Chains, Barrett Martin of the Screaming Trees, and blues bassist John Baker Saunders -

Eddie Vedder Joins Gaslight Anthem Onstage For 'State of Love & Trust' [VIDEO]

gonzo — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 19:17:28 +0000

Who knew that Gaslight Anthem were HUGE Pearl Jam fans? Okay. So you did. Smartass. I didn't know. But strangely enough, they found themselves sharing the same stage with their idols last week at the Deluna Festival in Pensacola.

Jay Z & Pearl Jam – Odd Bed Fellows or Completely Awesome Collabo?

Puff — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:37:32 +0000

There have been a lot of crazy rock/rap mash ups lately. First, Faith No More covered Jay Z & Kanye West's 'N****z in Paris'. Now, we have Hova himself teaming up with Pearl Jam at the Made In America festival in Philly to knock out a rocking version of '99 Problems'. Is it awesome, horrible, weird, or just straight mind blowing? Well, you be the judge.

Misheard Lyrics To "Yellow Leadbetter"…[VIDEO]

Steve King — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:30:32 +0000

A ton of songs have misheard lyrics and most of them we have figured out over the years, like “Purple Haze”, “Pour Some Sugar On Me” and a list of other. There are so many of them there was a book written called “‘Scuse Me While I Kiss This Guy”. Add one more to that [...]

Pearl Jam Donate $50,000 To 'Blessings in a Backpack' Program

Joe Robinson — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:25:45 +0000

Pearl Jam celebrated a special anniversary in September when they rolled into Alpine Valley’s Music Theater in Wisconsin for their PJ20 festival, and now they have something special planned for needy children in the area. The band has pledged to donate $50,000 to Blessings in a Backpack, an organization that provides weekend meals for students who qualify for the federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program.

'Pearl Jam Twenty' Soundtrack Available to Listen to Now

Jeff Giles — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:32:50 +0000

It might say 2011 on your calendar, but this fall, it’s 1991 all over again, what with deluxe reissues of 20-year-old albums from bands including U2, Spin Doctors, and Pearl Jam, whose landmark debut ‘Ten’ was the inspiration for a new documentary from none other than ‘Singles’ and ‘Jerry Maguire’ director Cameron Crowe.

The film, titled ‘Pearl Jam Twenty,’ is getting a hefty double-disc soundtrack that includes live tracks, demos, and assorted rarities from Pearl Jam’s vaults — and although it doesn’t come out until September 20, you can listen to the whole thing now.

Pearl Jam Celebrates 20th Anniversary [VIDEO, AUDIO]

gonzo — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 06:05:55 +0000

Hard to believe it's been 20 years since "Alive", "Even Flow", and "Jeremy" hit the airwaves, and Pearl Jam, along with fellow Seattle bands Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains, changed Rock music forever.

Pearl Jam 20th Anniversary Festival Features Temple of the Dog Reunion [VIDEO]

Kayla Keys — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 05:22:18 +0000

This Labor Day weekend Pearl Jam celebrated their 20th Anniversary with a 2 day festival aptly dubbed PJ20 in, of all places, East Troy, Wisconsin.

Fans from all across the globe received a special bonus Temple of the Dog reunion encapsulated in Pearl Jams 3 hour long set each night.

Band Names Before They Were Famous

Kayla Keys — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:35:34 +0000

I think it was Shakespeare that said, "What is in a name? A rose by any other name would smell just as sweet." That might work for roses, but I don't think that is true for music groups.

I saw on Buzzfeed "40 Names of Bands Before They Were Famous." Some of them I was familiar with, like Pearl Jam was originally Mookie Blaylock in honor of their favorite New Jersey Nets player.

I did not know that R.E.M. originally was called Cans of Piss. Good call on the name chance guys. Check out this list and I'm sure you'll find a few you didn't know.

Soundgarden Kick Off First Tour in Over a Decade [VIDEO]

gonzo — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 22:02:24 +0000

As I'm sure aware by now, Seattle's purveyors of Sonic Destruction are back - with a few reunion shows last year, a new album in the works (due out in 2012), and a new tour that kicked off Saturday night in Toronto (Soundgarden headlines the Voodoo Music Experience in New Orleans on Halloween weekend).

Eddie Vedder Will Release Second Solo Album in May

Kayla Keys — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:00:41 +0000

Good news for Pearl Jam fans: Frontman Eddie Vedder announced today that he will release his second solo album later this year, on May 31. The album, titled ‘Ukulele Songs,’ will reportedly feature original songs and covers on his ukulele, a new version of Pearl Jam’s ‘Can’t Keep’ and guest appearances by Chan Marshall of [...]

New Solo Music From Eddie Vedder [AUDIO, VIDEO]

gonzo — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:10:46 +0000

WARNING: DO NOT PLAY THE FOLLOWING SONG IF YOU WANT YOUR FACE ROCKED OFF! Just wanted to let you know upfront that the first track from Eddie Vedder’s upcoming solo album (reportedly called “Uke Songs”) ain’t no “Even Flow”. Not even close. More like the stuff he did for the “Into The Wild” soundtrack. But [...]

2011 Marks the 20th Anniversary of Pearl Jam [Video]

Kayla Keys — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:14:37 +0000

Twenty years ago this year one of the most pivotal bands in the development of the “alternative” genre of music was formed. That band is Pearl Jam, and they are celebrating their anniversary with albums, deluxe albums, and possible a tour. The first release is a deluxe live compilation that just came out today “Live on Ten Legs.” If [...]