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Pearl Jam's speedy songs
Pearl Jam spend just half an hour writing lyrics.
Frontman Eddie Vedder has imposed a tight deadline on his creativity because he believes if he doesn't find instant inspiration, he should just discard what he is working on and wait for something better.
He told
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Eddie Vedder 'writes lyrics in 30 mins'
Eddie Vedder has revealed that he spends no more than 30 minutes penning the lyrics to Pearl Jam songs.
Speaking to BBC presenter Zane Lowe, the frontman explained that the band's ninth album Backspacer saw Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready and Matt
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Pearl Jam's Jackson tribute
Pearl Jam paid tribute to Michael Jackson during their show at London's O2 arena.
The group played the city's venue on Tuesday (18.08.09) - where the late pop icon had been due to start a 50-date residency last month - and after singer Eddie Vedder performed a solo
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Vedder: Cobain would be proud
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder has claimed that Kurt Cobain would be proud of him if he were alive today.
Speaking to the Sun, the singer said he and Cobain became friends even though the Nirvana icon labelled his band's music as "corporate, alternative and c**k-rock
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Pearl Jam head Lollapalooza 2007
There's another eclectic bill, courtesy of Perry Farrell, for this year's Lollapalooza Festival, set this year for August 3-5 in Chicago's Grant Park.
Although only re-establishing itself in recent years, the rock festival has planted itself as a big date on the U.S. festival
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Pearl Jam hit Europe
Pearl Jam have confirmed plans for a major European tour this summer - which includes a one-off date in London.
The veteran rockers will follow their headline appearance at the Carling Weekend Festival in August with a rare tour of European venues, starting June 8th in
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Eddie Vedder reveals musical 'high'
For once, it's not chemical based.
Fans making bootleg recordings of concerts by his band Pearl Jam are all right with frontman Eddie Vedder - after he revealed he did the same as a youngster.
The singer, who releases a new album this month with the seminal
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Pearl Jam confirm intimate London show
The band's first date since Y2K.
Pearl Jam have announced plans for a one-off UK show next month, we can report.
The seminal rockers are set to release their self-titled new album on May 1st, and have scheduled in a club date at the London Astoria for April
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Pearl Jam victorious in web battle
The band win the rights to a domain name.
Pearl Jam have been award an Internet domain similar to their band name following a decision by the National Arbitration Forum.
Announced late last week, the ruling was issued in favour of alternative rock band regarding the
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Dixie Chicks defiant on anti-war stance
The Dixie Chicks have hit back at a campaign by pro-war demonstrators to derail their career - saying they'll 'never apologise' for their remarks.
The female country group were performing at last night's 'Vote For Change' show, which wrapped up its 11-state concert tour
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Pearl Jam Go Digital With New Single
'Man Of The Hour', taken from the soundtrack to Tim Burton's forthcoming film 'Big Fish' is set for release November 10th and will be Pearl Jam's first foray into digital downloads.
The soundtrack album - with compositions by Danny Elfman and songs by Bing Crosby, Buddy Holly and
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Peal Jam: Latest In Anti-Bush Stance
US rock outfit Pearl Jam have come under intense fire for their latest anti-Bush activities. At the opening show of the US leg of their tour in Denver, Colorado band leader Eddie Vedder impaled a mask of President Bush on a microphone stand. It had a mixed reaction from the audience
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Pearl Jam Confirm Full US Tour Dates
Pearl Jam have announced details of a very long awaited US and worldwide tour, starting April 1 in Denver.
All in all the group will play 48 dates worldwide, with the final US dates at New York’s Madison Square Garden on July 8th and 9th.
Pearl Jam will play Australian dates
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Pearl Jam Announce The Riot Act
Pearl Jam have revealed details of their new album, titled 'Riot Act', as well as a single release.
The album will be released on November 12, and be preceded by the single 'I Am Mine'. For the first time the group have worked with Producer Adam Kasper to create a different
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Pearl Jam Album In The Works
Pearl Jam have announced details of a new studio album release for later this year.
The as yet untitled record is the follow up to 2000's 'Binaurial' and will hit the stores on November 19.
The LP has been self-produced by Pearl Jam, but with a guiding hand from Soundgarden and
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