For Your Ears...
We mentioned last time that the Off He Goes/Dead Man single would be released on vinyl (45 rpm) in the U.S. and it has been found in more record stores lately. It'll soon be released internationally as well. "Hail, Hail" with "Black, Red, Yellow" has not been released in the states or the U.K. Those were the last of the singles from No Code. If you're having a hard time finding imported singles in the U.S., it's for a good reason. Their sale has been restricted. After all of Pearl Jam's hard work last time to get their early Epic singles re-released in the U.S. at lower-than-import prices, confusion reigned this time around. The release of future singles should be crystal clear!Side Music in '97
[You can find further info on Pearl Jam's various side projects in the Music area under Other Projects.]
PEARL Rumor: PJ will be "special guests" of Metallica on either their upcoming tour or on selected dates.
PEARL Rumor: Eddie Vedder will be interviewed for the Ramones' home video, which will be out this year.
PEARL Rumor: Pearl Jam is playing a concert in Central Park at the beginning of July. (or any other time this year?)
PEARL Rumor: Beth appears in the Jeremy video.
PEARL Rumor: Beth is the Elderly Woman in the Vs. liner notes. (original or new improved version)
Q: What are they?
Q: Is PJ using FT&T again in the US?
Q: Will fan club members be able to purchase their tickets before they are available to the general public (to avoid any possible problems like Toledo)?
Q: I was talking with a guy who claims he has tickets for a PJ show in Florida in March...is there a show there then?
Q: Is there any new news about that "kinda harder-edged" album that PJ will be releasing?
Q: What does the band think about Epic's short edit of "Off He Goes," in which several lines have been cut out?
Q: Will the song we know as "Brain of J" be on Pearl Jam's next album? It's a great song!
Q: I heard a Sinatra-esque remake of Better Man on KNDD from Frank Bennett's album "Five O'Clock Shadow." The DJ said it was an Australian import. Did he have permission to cover it and put it on an album?
Q: I heard the Yellow Ledbetter song done instrumentally on the Kenny Wayne Shepard album. I heard he said he wrote the song. Did he?
Q: What's the status of the new Mad Season album? Has a singer been found yet, etc.
Q: Is Pearl Jam going to make a repeat performance on the Lollapalooza Tour this year or next?
Q: Will PJ ever gig in Scotland again?
Q: When are PJ planning to have a tour in South America? Mexico?
Q: When will the winners be announced for the Ten Club's "Use Your Head" contest?
Q: When "Pry To" was recorded, was it intentional that it says "Pete Townshend, oh how you saved my life" when played backwards? [ wav ]
Q: Will Pearl Jam be making an interactive music CD?
Q: What was the reason that the band decided not to release that video for Oceans to the U.S. music channel?
Q: Is it possible for PJ to print their albums on recycled paper?
Rumors, Rumours, Rumors...
PEARL Rumor: Jeff Ament is ready to quit the band after the current tour, so that he can concentrate on his band Three Fish.
JAM Fact: No.
JAM Fact: No.
JAM Fact: Yes.
JAM Fact: No.
JAM Fact: No.
JAM Fact: No.
~ Q&A ~ Q&A ~ Q&A ~
Q: Will the same procedures be in place for this tour as for the last tour as far as tickets are concerned or will there be changes?
A: Yes, there will be changes.
A: Not sure yet.
A: No.
A: Yes. [See Ten Club pages for info on how to join.]
A: No.
A: No.
A: Ouch!
A: Maybe.
A: They don't need our permission.
A: No.
A: No.
A: No.
A: Yes.
A: Maybe next year.
A: In issue #11, end of the month. [Ten Club Newsletter]
A: No.
A: No.
A: Album was too big in U.S.
A: They do.
