Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam formed in Seattle, in the United States, in 1990, after the breakup of Mother Love Bone. Formed by Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament, Mike McCready, Eddie Vedder, and drummer Dave Krusen, the group became one of the most popular and influential bands of the 1990s. Alongside Nirvana, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains and Mudhoney helped bring grunge and the Seattle music scene to a global audience. Their debut album, Ten, released in 1991, became one of the most important albums in alternative rock, driven by classics such as “Alive,” “Even Flow,” and “Jeremy.”

Throughout their career, the band sought to maintain a direct relationship with their audience and retain control over their art. In 1994, the band filed an antitrust complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice against Ticketmaster, accusing the company of monopolistic practices and charging excessive fees. Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard even testified before the U.S. Congress on the matter. Although the initiative did not immediately change the market structure, it became a milestone in the fight for more affordable tickets. 

Another pioneering initiative took place during the tour for the album Binaural in 2000, when the group officially released the complete recordings of 72 performances. Sold as double CDs, these recordings marked the beginning of their acclaimed program of official bootlegs, created to provide fans with high-quality audio and combat the pirate market. To this day, the band maintains one of the largest collections of live performances in rock history. 

In addition to their musical career, the band has built a solid track record of political, environmental, and humanitarian engagement, supporting causes related to civil rights, environmental preservation, public health, and democratic participation. In recognition of their cultural impact, Pearl Jam was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017. 

In 2024, the band released Dark Matter, their 12th studio album, produced by Andrew Watt and the follow-up to Gigaton (2020). The album features a direct and vigorous sound, reaffirming the band’s continued relevance on the international rock scene.