One of the key bands of the Seattle-based grunge movement of the 1990s, Pearl
Jam broke on to the world stage with their album, Ten, which went on to become
an alternative rock classic. For over two decades Pearl Jam have been one of the
most influential and popular bands on the planet, but have maintained their
personal integrity by refusing the traditional trappings of rock fame. They are
praised for their rejection of rock star excesses and their fearless advocacy of
causes they believe in, even when they risked losing their popularity. They have
sold over sixty million albums worldwide and their shows continue to sell out
within hours of their tickets going on sale. Now, for the first time, the
publicity shy band have decided to tell their extraordinary story, in their own
words, in a book which will be heralded by fans all over the globe.
About Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam formed in Seattle in 1990 and continue to be one of the most popular rock bands touring today. They are: Eddie Vedder (lead guitar and vocals) Jeff Ament (bass guitar) Stone Gossard (rhythm guitar), Mike McCready (lead guitar) and Matt Cameron (drums). Their principal songwriter is frontman Eddie Vedder, whose unique voice has been described as a ‘golden baritone’. He has collaborated with many bands and singers and on the soundtracks for a number of films, including Dead Man Walking and Into the Wild.