Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, Life Goes On...Bra...la la how the life goes on.
Pearl Jam has been busily recording new music for their fourth album which should be released by the end of this year. The new songs I Got Shit and Lukin may appear on the final version of the album...that hasn't been decided yet. The concert video from the Australian tour should be completed within a year for a home video release.Deja Vu...
Remember when we loaded everyone onto the magic bus in the last Pit? Well, come September, it'll be time to get back on the bus! After temporarily cancelling part of the No Ticketmaster show schedule, Pearl Jam will be hitting the road again. So far, four make-up dates have been announced. Pearl Jam will be playing: Wednesday, Sept. 13 in Phoenix, AZ
Thursday, Sept. 14 in Las Cruces, NM
Saturday, Sept. 16 in Austin, TX
Sunday, Sept. 17 in New Orleans, LA
The previously-sold tickets for these shows will most likely be used. If that changes, we'll be sure to let you know. East Coasters--you haven't been forgotten! We don't know exactly when yet, but PJ will eventually be there. you're still in their thoughts! The cancelled shows will be made up before scheduling new shows. When new shows are arranged, all Ten Club members will again be given first choice of tickets.
Bumbershoot Update...
Pearl Jam are trying to arrange a Seattle show even though their appearance at Bumbershoot is now off.Hey Ho, Away We Go...
MirrorBall, Neil Young's new album with backup by Pearl Jam, was released on June 27th. Neil will be touring overseas for two weeks in support of his album with Jack, Stone, Mike, and Jeff. If you're overseas, you can see them on:August 12 Stockholm, Sweden August 13 Roskilde, Denmark August 14 Berlin, Germany August 16 Prague, Czech Republic August 18 Salzburg, Austria August 19 Gampel, Switzerland August 22 Jerusalem, Israel August 23 Caesaria, Israel August 25 Leopoldsburg, Belgium August 26 Dublin, Ireland August 27 Reading, England
Rumors, Rumors, Rumors...
(Approach With Caution: This is a KNOW area.)
PEARL Rumor: MTV was saying that PJ doesn't want to, but will work with TM in the future if they have to tour major venues.
JAM Fact: No, PJ will not be using TM!
PEARL Rumor: Pearl Jam is breaking up.
JAM Fact: No!
PEARL Rumor: Eddie is leaving the band.
JAM Fact: NO!!
PEARL Rumor: It's been said that Eddie has an ulcer from stress.
JAM Fact: No.
PEARL Rumor: I heard Pearl Jam may return to San Francisco in August. Is this true?
JAM Fact: No.
PEARL Rumor: WDRE said that the Soldier Field show "may be Pearl Jam's last show ever." Is that true?
JAM Fact: NO! NO! NO!
Q's, Q's AND MORE Q's
Q: I heard the song Not For You means that eddie is sick of hiz fans thinking that they own him. So he sings "this is not for u" as in he is saying you don't own me.A: Pearl Jam loves their fans. Eddie said from the stage in Milwaukee and Chicago that the media is reporting that Pearl Jam is trying to alienate their fans and that is not true. Eddie said the media are trying to isolate Pearl Jam fans and that Not For You is not for you. That song is for and about people who are trying to make money off the band by ripping off PJ's fans...Pearl Jam is not for them!!
Q: When is the next 10 Club newsletter due?
A: Soon.
Q: Who makes the recording on your Seattle Info Line: I think it's hilarious.
A: Our office workers.
Q: Will the new t-shirts/posters/etc. sold at the shows be sold through the Ten Club to members?
A: Not sure yet.
Q: Will Eddie Vedder play with Mike Watt either on the Lollapalooza second stage or on the Primus tour?
A: No.
Q: Are there any plans to put out a concert from this tour like they did last year with the Dissident singles?
A: No.
Q: Doesn't Pearl Jam make sheet music for the guitar? I have the sheet music they made for Ten. How come they don't make it for Vs. and Vitalogy?
A: Better to have to use your head.
Q: When are Pearl Jam's import singles being re-released by Sony?
A: They are out now and you shouldn't have to pay more than $4.99 for each one.
Q: Will Pearl Jam be touring for a few shows with Soundgarden this summer?
A: No.
Q: Do Jeff and Jack have any side musical projects like the rest of the band?
A: Yes.
Q: I wanted to know if the album Vs. was released with two names?
A: It was originally titled Five Against One.
Q: Why was the name changed?
A: Felt like it.
Q: What is the title of the song that PJ will contribute to the women's self defense Home Alive project and when will it be released?
A: Leaving Here. It should be released this winter.
Q: What kind of guitars do Mike and Stone play? year?
A: Too many to list.
Q: What was the name of the group that you played on Self-Pollution Radio that I think are from Atlanta? It's been awhile. I really like it!
A: Outkast is the name of the group.
Q: Is that a childhood picture of Beth on the clown's lap in the liner notes of Vitalogy?
A: Yes.
Q: Which band members' eye and ear are those in the liner notes of Vitalogy?
A: EV.
Q: He was so sick in San Francisco...how is Eddie feeling now?
A: Good.
Q: Do you know if Pearl Jam will be touring Oz (Australia) again next year or in the near future?
A: No plans right now.
