Pearl Jam Live!

A must-have for every Pearl Jam fan, this beautifully designed volume traces 35 years of the groundbreaking grunge group through photos, interviews, and all the fascinating facts. Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready, Eddie Vedder, and Matt Cameron are Seattles own alternative rock band that sprang to the top of the charts (and into the angsty hearts of millions of global fans) in the 1990s. Though each of the members and the band itself has faced their ups and downs in the four decades since they came together, they continue to release new music and maintain a loyal fan base. In Pearl Jam Live! 35 Years, 1,100 Shows, music journalist Selena Fragassi delves into the bands originsfrom their beginning as Green River to their earliest influencesto their biggest successes in the 90s, to their continued achievements today and the lasting legacy theyve left in the alt-rock canon. Along the way, readers will also explore: The creation of Pearl Jams biggest hits, such as Even Flow and Last Kiss The fan culture that built up around the band, from the small gigs and mall tours of their earliest years to performances at Lollapalooza and their Gigaton tour Pearl Jams influences, from classic rock to pop, and their place in rock history The lasting legacy of a band proudly celebrating their thirty-fifth anniversary Step by step, through interviews, photos, and sidebars full of fun facts and trivia, youll learn something new about the band on every page. This book is the perfect companion to your lasting reverence for Pearl Jam.