What were the modified lyrics to “Supersonics”?

Pearl Jam modify the lyrics to “Supersonic” to bemoan the departure of the NBA’s Supersonics from Seattle

Michael Jackson Influenced Pearl Jam Too

Believe it or not, Michael Jackson, who the world is mourning after his sudden death yesterday, played a formative roll in both Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament’s music life.
“At an early age, I realized music was a very powerful thing,” Jeff told Bass Player in 1994. “I’d hear Michael Jackson singing [1972's] “Ben” and it [...]

Just What is Pearl Jam’s Chart History?

What songs and albums charted, on what charts, and what were the peak positions? How many Number Ones does Pearl Jam really have? Let’s explore!

Who gave Eddie that guitar pedal at The Showbox?

Prior to the second encore, Ed came back on stage with a smoke and something behind his back, indicating he wanted to show the crowd some of his early Christmas presents. “One of the most random gifts I’ve ever received was tonight. Someone brought this to the show with no note, no nothing, and I [...]

Why is the Number “23″ used so often?

The movie The Number 23, starring Jim Carrey and Virginia Madsen, opens in theaters in the U.S. on February 23. We wouldn’t arbitrarily plug a movie, but this movie’s title does lead to an interesting conversation on Pearl Jam numerology.
A recurring theme for Eddie Vedder is the number 23. In the movie “The Number 23″, [...]

Who Is the Real “Leatherman”?

Co-written with Rob Yasinsac

Scan of photo originally published in The Lure of the Litchfield Hills Magazine, December, 1952

Scarborough is a hamlet of the town of Ossining, New York, which is about 30 miles north of New York City located on the Hudson River. Not quite as regal as the two or three old mansions [...]

Easy Rider: PJ’s tour time must-haves, circa 1992

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It was the spring of 1992 and PJ was on the road. As Ten went gold, PJ did what all new headliners do, they put together a rider: a note explaining all the goodies a concert promoter or venue is obligated to provide for the band at each show. Shorter [...]

“How long between PJ albums?”

The waiting drove you mad?

Are There Any Easter Eggs on Pearl Jam DVDs?

TFT looks for secret stuff hidden in Pearl Jam DVDs

In Search of “Yellow Ledbetter”

Does “Yellow Ledbetter” have any meaning? Real lyrics? Over a decade of fan curiosity concluded, “no,” but hold on, there’s some evidence to the contrary to reveal…