Pearl Jam Rumor Pit
Issue #38
July 27, 1999
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This newsletter was created as a direct link to the fans. If you would like to ask a question about Pearl Jam, the Vitalogy Health Club asks that you please direct your questions to DigitalKat or OfTheSea. Ready? We have a lot of new items to report so we're diving into the Pit!
Oh Where Oh Where Can Pearl Jam Be?
At the moment, they're everywhere and doing a variety of musical things. Look for them to surface together again in September to continue working on their seventh release. There's no working title or release date yet to report but we're happy to announce that Tchad Blake will be producing. His credits are a mile long and include such distinguished artists as Crowded House, Fishbone, Mathew Sweet, Tom Waits, Los Lobos, Sheryl Crow, X, and Tim Finn. What's this? Add Spinal Tap to the list! ha! When will the new album be out? They had hoped to get it out in 1999 but now it's going to be 2000.
Appearances...
The year 2000 is looking busy for places they want to tour -- they're talking about visiting Oz, Europe, South America, South Africa, Canada and the U.S. but there are no final decisions yet. We do have one very special Pearl Jam appearance to pass along! Once again they'll add their support to a very worthwhile cause by playing Neil Young's 1999 Bridge School Benefit.Busy As Beavers...
As usual, the guys have been busy with their individual projects: Jeff's amazing side project, Three Fish, finishes up their schedule at the W.O.M.A.D. Festival on July 30th, and Ed's been popping up all over the place...here an Ed, there an Ed, everywhere an Ed Ed. He's been teaming up with the C Average guys to play some great sets at the Tibetan Freedom Concert, opening for the Red Hot Chili Peppers for the M.A.P. Benefit in Hollywood, and doing a few small club shows along the way. Now what?Here's what: Look for Ed and Pete Townshend on the Late Show with David Letterman this Wednesday, July 28th...check your local listings for details and set those VCRs! For those of you sniffing out those rumors of an after-Letterman secret appearance somewhere...we wish you good luck. There *is* going to be one.
Could there be more? Why yes there is! Ed will again be appearing at this year's show to benefit Chicago's Maryville Academy. Also, Stone is working on a Loosegroove release with former Urge Overkill's Nash Kato and Mike has been busy with the Rockfords album. The Rockfords' release is expected later this year.
Some Rumors Never Die Dept.
Remember when we mentioned that Pearl Jam will not be playing this year's Reading Festival. Guess what? They are still not and will not be playing the Reading Festival. Asking again will only result in a hideous torture for the people telling you that rumor and brain spasms for us. ;)
Tie A String On Your Finger...
- Pearl Jam have contributed the song The Whale Song, sung by Jack Irons to the MOM III compilation to benefit the Surfrider Foundation. Release date is now August 17th.
- Look for this release: Pete Townshend Live: A Benefit For Maryville Academy, on Tuesday, September 21. Ed will be on a bonus disk singing with Pete on Magic Bus and Heart To Hang Onto from the June, 1997 benefit for the Maryville Academy at Chicago's House of Blues.
- Pearl Jam would like to help get the word out to help their buddies Sonic Youth recover their recently stolen gear. If there's anything you can do to help, please do...it will be greatly appreciated. Details are here: http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Hotel/1985/sygear.htm.
- * If you haven't already gotten it, check out Matt Cameron's band, Wellwater Conspiracy, on their second album, Brotherhood of Electric: Operational Directives, released Feb. 1999.
- Did you know that the hard cover version of Pearl Jam's Place/Date photobook has photos the soft cover version doesn't have? If you'd like to get your own copy, there are still some available from the Ten Club. For more info: contact tenclub1@aol.com or visit http://www.sonymusic.com/artists/PearlJam/tenclub/tenclub.html.
Rumors, Rumours, Rumors...
PEARL Rumors: According to a media source, the new album is tentatively titled "Revelation."
JAM Fact: No.
PEARL Rumors: Ed and Chris Cornell are holding a benefit concert for Kosovo refugees in July.
JAM Fact: No.
PEARL Rumors: A radio station in Melbourne Australia told its listeners that it's rumoured that Pearl Jam might be doing a New Years Eve show at the coastal town of Lorne on Dec 31st 1999 to welcome in the new millenium. Will they play?
JAM Fact: No.
PEARL Rumors: Per a producer of the Behind The Music specials: PEARL JAM was... and this is a quote, "On The Board" to be done.
JAM Fact: False.
~Q&A~Q&A~Q&A~Q&A~
Q: Is there any way I can get the Do the Evolution video without having to tape it from MTV?
A: Working on it.
Q: Will the song that Eddie did with Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth still be used in the Tim Robbins movie "The Cradle Will Rock"? Is it called "Boon Song"? Will it be on the soundtrack too?
A: Nothing firm.
Q: Is Ed making any cameo appearances in any of these movies we've been hearing mentioned in connection with him?
A: No.
Q: I heard a rumor that Pearl Jam will be starring in their very own video
game, much like the band Journey did back in the early 80s. Is this
true?
A: No.
Q: Is Ed going to respond to Gary Cherone's open letter?
A: Who?
Clarification on Drums...
Q: Is Matt Cameron a member of Pearl Jam or not?
A: No.
Q: Matt Cameron is officially in the band now?
A: No.
Q: Jack has officially left Pearl Jam now?
A: Yes.
Tape Trading Policy Update...
Q: Does the band mind us TRADING their live shows on cdrs to other fans?
A: No.
Fan Club Ticket Q&A... (Great, fantastic, terrific news here too!)
Q: Will fan club members in the U.S. be able to purchase fan club tickets to all of the int'l tour dates in the future?
A: Sure.
Q: I'm a resident of Australia...will I be able to purchase fan club tickets for other country's shows? [like if they play in the U.S.]
A: Are you a fan club member?
Q: When will we be able to buy tickets online from the Ten Club?
A: Soon.
Reminder: If you have any questions about Pearl Jam's fan club membership, please check the Ten/Vitalogy Health Club area first for the answers and latest updates before sending them to the jammin' crew at tenclub1@aol.com.
Heard Rumors? Have Questions? Ask, We're An Ear.
When you send your rumors and questions in to us at the Rumor Pit, please put **PJ Rumor Pit** in the Subject line of your question message and please remember that personal questions, requests for autographs, lyrics, and bootleg information won't be answered.Don't forget to have a fantastic and safe summer (or winter if it applies). Go out, commune with nature, spend time at the mountains or beach and make great friends. :)
Much Love,
OfTheSea and
DigitalKat
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