Wish List
Yield...tour...radio programs...home video...soundtracks... We all have a wish list and some wishes do come true. We're very happy to announce that Perth will be an added Australian tour date. No Way? Way! Due to the tour response, and a petition of 12,000 signatures presented to Stone requesting a Perth show, one will be scheduled at the end of the current dates. Great going Perthians!!Pearl Jam's U.S. & Canada tour is going to begin in June and the tour dates are coming VERY soon now. Don't forget to make sure your Ten Club membership is up to date if you're going to be taking advantage of any first chance at tix offers.
Making Waves
Pearl Jam's January 31st live radio show will be broadcast at 11 pm EST and will "officially" run for two hours. We have three blank 90 min. tapes neatly stacked by our stereos. Knowing Pearl Jam, it could run as long as four hours and we wouldn't want to miss one moment of it! No call-in sequence is planned so the telephone company should be able to relax. Be sure to check with your local radio stations as some may be airing it on a tape delayed basis.Here are the satellite coordinates:
- US Satellite-Satcom C-5 Transponder 19 Dats Channels 14&15.
- Canadian Satellite-Anik E1 Transponder 5B BN Channels 03 &04.
Show Me The Video...
They've been working on, and we've been talking about that home video for three years now and if it's going to come out at all, the current word is that it should come out in the next several months. Or not. Our fingers are still crossed though because some of our favorite artistic people are involved in the project and we're anxious to see what they've created. Cameron Crowe (Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Singles, Jerry Maguire, etc.) and Mark Pellington (Jeremy video, Destination Anywhere, Going All The Way, etc.) and oh yeah, Pearl Jam all worked together on it. But you know how PJ are...it won't be released until they're happy with it. Although Given To Fly may be on it in some way, Pearl Jam are not making music videos for Yield. If and when released, it would also be available in a European format.Rewind, Replay...
- Yield will be released on Feb. 3rd on CD, vinyl and cassette. Mini-disc on Feb. 10th.
- Tickets for the second Maui show (Feb. 21st) are now available.
- Given to Fly/Pilate/Leatherman single is out now.
- Who You Are and Hard To Imagine will appear on the soundtrack for the movie Chicago Cab.
- Pearl Jam are planning a radio broadcast while on tour. No specifics to announce yet. Not sure if there'll be an "aftershow DJ & interview" event yet or not.
Rumors, Rumours, Rumors...
PEARL Rumor: Chris Cornell will be recording an album with PJ following the release of Yield. (Chris Cornell replacing Eddie.) T/F?
JAM Fact: False.
PEARL Rumor: Pearl Jam are coming to Roskilde Festival this year.
JAM Fact: No.
PEARL Rumor: Pearl Jam will tour with Foo Fighters in '98.
JAM Fact: No.
PEARL Rumor: The Beastie Boys will be touring with PJ.
JAM Fact: No.
~Q&A~Q&A~Q&A~Q&A~
Q: It's very rare that a picture (Given To Fly cover) turns my insides out and just puts me in awe of people who have an eye for stunning photography. I'm assuming Jeff or someone from the band took the picture, any info on that? Who is the photographer?
A: Jeff.
Q: Where was the cover art picture for Yield taken?
A: Montana.
Q: Is it a photograph or computer generated?
A: Photo.
Q: Re: a "Hidden Track" on Yield...is it referred to as "5 Against 1"? Is the title "Whales"?
A: No and no.
Q: Is PJ considering doing another TV performance with the release of Yield? (i.e., SNL, Letterman)
A: Maybe.
Q: People in the UK cannot find the Given To Fly single. What is the release date for that country?
A: It is out now.
Q: Y100 in Philadelphia, is doing what they call a "Sonic Session" (kind of a private studio concert with a handful of people in the audience) with Pearl Jam sometime in February. T/F?
A: False.
Q: Please ask the band to play "Rats" in Maui. It's one song I've never
heard live and I'm flying out for that show. Any chance?
A: Ok.
Q: Is it true Pearl Jam won't play Michigan if they pass the law forcing
concerts to be rated?
A: Yes.
Q: Is Pearl Jam planning to release an album of live material in 1998?
A: No.
Q: The last Rumor Pit (#28) answered that Mike and Stone are self-taught guitarists. That's making me wonder if they know how to read music or do they play by ear?
A: Ear.
Q: Pearl Jam made their 1997 holiday single free to fans and available to Independent Record Stores. Was that to show their support of "Mom and Pop" record stores?
A: Sure. [The coupon offer has since ended. - RP]
Q: Does Pearl Jam mind that Yield was played so early on radio?
A: Not really.
Q: How about people putting MP3 files on the Internet? How do they feel about that?
A: Strange.
Audio Taping Pearl Jam Shows
Q: Will the venues know before time to allow taping? cause I plan on taping, and don't wanna get kicked out for having my tape recorder, or get my recorder taken away.
A: Sure.
Q: Does Pearl Jam's taping policy apply to all PJ shows no matter what country?
A: Sure.
[The policy is hand-held Walkman-type AUDIO recorders for personal use. There won't be an exclusive taper's section. Most venues do not allow mic stands. Call the venue to check with them on that. Most venue security are not accustomed to bands allowing taping so if you have any difficulty, ask for a Promoter Rep. They know the policy and will assist you. - RP]
Q: What type of distortion does Mike use?
Q: What type of wah pedal does Mike use?
Q: Can you tell us a few of the kinds of pickups Mike uses in his Strats?
Q: First, I know a lot about Stone and Mike's gear, but all I really know about Eddie's is that he uses Tele's and a Les Paul SG style guitar. But what I'm not clear about is what kind of amps he uses. I've read that he uses Mesa/Boogie but I can't seem to see those in any pictures. Also, does he use any effects?
Q: What is the thing on one of Stone's amp cabinets that looks like 2 crossed baseball bats and a number or something.
Q: What can you tell me about the gear that Eddie uses when he plays guitar. (strings, amps, effects, etc...)
Q: A friend gave me a pick that has Mr. Point on one side, and on the other it has the Angel logo with pearl jam written on it. Whose pick is this?
Gear
A: Ibanez Tube Screamer.
A: Dunlop Cry Baby.
A: Fender.
A: Hi-Watt amps no fx (sometimes uses an E-bow).
A: Duct tape. (more on this one next time.)
A: It's real nice.
A: Yours.
