Publisher Description

Pearl Jam FAQ is what the British refer to as a spanner, covering the entire arc of the bands career, from their pre-Pearl Jam days to the present. Each chapter explores a different aspect of Pearl Jams fascinating history. You will read about the members successes, failures, and tragedies in earlier bands. You will learn the bands origin story and the unusual manner in which they came up with a name. We will go inside the studio and analyze each of their albums in turn. We will hit the road with the band as Pearl Jam sets out to conquer Seattle, the West Coast of the United States, and then the entire world. We will watch as Pearl Jam adapts to an ever-changing media landscape where MTV, not radio, is the major power broker. You will revel in their battles with Ticketmaster and learn about the roots of their socio-political activism. In short, you will experience Pearl Jam in every imaginable context: on CD, on vinyl, on the radio, on television, on film, in videos, onstage, backstage, on the road, in the air, and at home. Written by Pearl Jam enthusiasts, Pearl Jam FAQ presents a must-have text for band devotees to devour.

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Everything you ever wanted to know about the band in one volume, covering everything from the band's origins to their socio-political activism.

Author Biography

Bernard M. Corbett is a sportswriter, broadcaster, and researcher based in Boston. He has extensively researched and written about topics such as the history of the Boston Garden and the centennial of college hockey. As a sports broadcaster, he has served as the play-by-play "Voice of Boston University Hockey" for the past seventeen years. His company, Giant Sports Associates, coordinates the Terrier sports radio network.

Long Description

Pearl Jam FAQ is what the British refer to as a spanner, covering the entire arc of the bands career, from their pre-Pearl Jam days to the present. Each chapter explores a different aspect of Pearl Jams fascinating history. You will read about the members successes, failures, and tragedies in earlier bands. You will learn the bands origin story and the unusual manner in which they came up with a name. We will go inside the studio and analyze each of their albums in turn. We will hit the road with the band as Pearl Jam sets out to conquer Seattle, the West Coast of the United States, and then the entire world. We will watch as Pearl Jam adapts to an ever-changing media landscape where MTV, not radio, is the major power broker. You will revel in their battles with Ticketmaster and learn about the roots of their socio-political activism. In short, you will experience Pearl Jam in every imaginable context: on CD, on vinyl, on the radio, on television, on film, in videos, onstage, backstage, on the road, in the air, and at home. Written by Pearl Jam enthusiasts, Pearl Jam FAQ presents a must-have text for band devotees to devour.

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