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Pearl Jam Guitarist Stone Gossard Reveals Band Is 'Almost Done' With New Album

Chad Childers — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:32 +0000

Pearl Jam fans will be happy to know that the band is progressing quite well with their next album. In fact, in a new interview with Guerrillacandy.com, guitarist Stone Gossard reveals that the end of recording their next album is in sight.

Jerry Cantrell + Mike McCready Join 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Performance Lineup

Chad Childers — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:03:52 +0000

Seattle will be well represented whenever Heart enters the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next month. It was previously revealed that Soundgarden's Chris Cornell would induct the classic rock band, and now it has been announced that fellow Seattle music vets Jerry Cantrell from Alice in Chains and guitarist Mike McCready from Pearl Jam will perform with Heart at the induction ceremony.

Incubus Guitarist Mike Einziger Denies Talk of Pearl Jam Guest Appearance

Chad Childers — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 01:15:48 +0000

Incubus guitarist Mike Einziger has moved to clear up some confusion started with one of his recent online tweets. The musician reveals in a pair of new comments that he is not, in fact, making a guest appearance on the next Pearl Jam record.

Incubus Guitarist Mike Einziger Contributing to Upcoming Pearl Jam Album

Chad Childers — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 05:05:27 +0000

Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd recently revealed he was finishing up work on his second solo album, but he's not the only member of the band staying busy during the group's hiatus. Guitarist Mike Einziger has landed a pair of high profile guest turns -- working with Pearl Jam on their new album and with Hans Zimmer on the score for 'The Lone Ranger' film.

Pearl Jam's Mike McCready Pushing for 2013 New Album Release

Chad Childers — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 01:11:08 +0000

There have been differing trains of thought as to when we might see a Pearl Jam album, but guitarist Mike McCready says that if it were up to him, he’d push to make it sooner rather than later. He tells Premiere Guitar, “We’re gearing up to finish the second part of the record that we [...]

Pearl Jam's 'Ten' Surpasses 10 Million Copies Sold

Chad Childers — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:22:26 +0000

Pearl Jam‘s ‘Ten’ album had already achieved diamond certification for shipping more than 10 million copies, but the landmark record has now officially sold more than 10 million copies. Billboard reports that this past week the album sold nearly 4,000 copies, which helped it pass the milestone. According to Nielsen Soundscan, the disc became the [...]

Pearl Jam Meet With Producer Brendan O'Brien for New Album

Chad Childers — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 17:25:15 +0000

Might there be some new album progress in the Pearl Jam camp? Bassist Jeff Ament revealed that the group did recently meet with producer Brendan O’Brien, which may be a sign the band is ready to resume work on their long-awaited follow-up to the 2009 effort, ‘Backspacer.’ O’Brien has a lengthy history with Pearl Jam, [...]

Pearl Jam to Perform at Chicago's Wrigley Field

Chad Childers — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:52:14 +0000

Pearl Jam‘s Eddie Vedder has been a lifelong Cubs fan, and he’ll get to experience Wrigley Field as a performer yet again when his band headlines a show at the historic ballpark July 19. Even though this is Pearl Jam’s first time playing at Wrigley, it’s not Vedder’s first dealings with the “friendly confines.” He’s [...]

Eddie Vedder + Dave Grohl Join 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Relief Show at Madison Square Garden

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:12:28 +0000

Rockers are getting into the giving spirit and generously donating their time to victims of October's devastating Superstorm Sandy. Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder and Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, as well as Bon Jovi, have been added to the lineup for the 12-12-12 concert, which will benefit the Robin Hood Relief Fund's efforts for victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Pearl Jam Launch 'Instant Classic' Bootleg Series With Missoula Show

Chad Childers — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 04:00:40 +0000

Pearl Jam are one of the leaders when it comes to providing their fans with bootleg performances of their shows, but they intend on making the turnaround a little quicker and offering some special deals in the future. As such, they’ve launched what they’re calling the “Instant Classic” bootleg series. In late September, the group [...]

Pearl Jam's Mike McCready Voices Support for Affordable Care Act

Chad Bowar — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:00:15 +0000

With the presidential election just over two weeks away, Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready has teamed up with filmmaker Jesse Dylan in a video encouraging people to vote only for Congressional candidates that support the Affordable Care Act, also known as ObamaCare (watch below).

Jeff Ament Says New Pearl Jam Album on the Way, But No Timetable Set

Chad Childers — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 11:26:58 +0000

Pearl Jam are working on a new album, but still really don't have a timeline on when fans can expect it. Bassist Jeff Ament tells Guerilla Candy that even though the band has made some headway, there's still a long way to go before it's complete and there's no rush to finish it.

Pearl Jam, Queens of the Stone Age + A Perfect Circle to Play Lollapalooza Brazil and Chile

Chad Bowar — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 20:01:58 +0000

The lineups for the 2013 Lollapalooza festivals in Brazil and Chile have been announced. Lollapalooza Brazil will return to São Paulo’s Jockey Club March 29-31, 2013, while Lollapalooza Chile will make its way back to Parque O’Higgins in Santiago April 6-7, 2013. Pearl Jam, Queens of the Stone Age, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer will [...]

Pearl Jam Perform Pink Floyds "Mother" on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

Melissa Awesome — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 01:22:05 +0000

I’m a huge Pearl Jam fan, and I really don’t think there’s much I love more than Eddie Vedder’s voice, and this actually gave me goosebumps. I’m a sucker for good music, what can I say? And when it’s a classic like Pink Floyd, redone by an awesome band like Pearl Jam, I don’t think [...]

Pearl Jam 'Twenty' Documentary in Limited Release

Bobby G. — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:12:08 +0000

Earlier I posted a video of some random Chilean dude who can sing just like Eddie Vedder. Well now I'd like to spend a little bit of time talking about Pearl Jam. They've got a new movie out ya' know...it's called "Twenty".

Chilean Dude Sings Just Like Eddie Vedder

Bobby G. — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:04:10 +0000

Earlier today I was watching a video of this guy named Marc Martel, who can sing just like Queen's Freddie Mercury (It's definitely worth a watch). One of my co-workers immediately came over and told me to check out this other guy that can sing like Eddie Vedder.

Eddie Vedder Will Release Second Solo Album in May

brad.bruner — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:49:54 +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 [...]

Eddie Vedder Releases New Track From Upcoming Ukelele Album [AUDIO]

brad.bruner — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:00:44 +0000

Now for something completely different. Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder will release a new album consisting entirely of tunes played on the ukelele later this year, music blogs report, and the first song is out today.

It's a fresh recording of Vedder's "Longing To Belong," which the singer has played at solo shows throughout the last couple of years. Listen to the new recording after the jump.

GBF Favorites Make List Of Top Rock Riffs

brad.bruner — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:37:51 +0000

Everyone loves a good guitar riff especially us here at 103GBF. A good riff can be the focal point of a great song and the lyrics, bass and drums will generally be the icing on the cake. Recently, Spinner comprised together a list of of their Top 50 Greatest Guitar Riffs in Rock 'n' Roll, a number of artists made the list that I agree with. One of those artists would be Pearl Jam. Care to guess which song made the list? Keep reading to find out.