Pearl Jam still voices independence

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: June 19, 2003| Author: STEVE KNOPPER | Copyright information

Pearl Jam still voices independence

By STEVE KNOPPER Special to the Journal Sentinel

Thursday, June 19, 2003

It was only 10 years ago, but it seems like an eternity, that Pearl Jam was the biggest rock band in the world.

The Seattle quintet's debut album "Ten" sold 6 million copies, and its videos were all over MTV. Singer Eddie Vedder appeared on Time magazine's cover and substituted for the late Jim Morrison at a Doors reunion.

Then the band let the air out...

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