Pearl Jam Rumor Pit
Issue #39
October 29, 1999
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11/30/99 - You can help the Sweet Relief musicians fund: Bid on a Pearl Jam animation cell from Todd McFarlane’s "Do the Evolution" video that has been donated by Pearl Jam and signed by Ed. Go to eBay and good luck! Auction ends: 12/10/99, 09:22:24 PST 11/17-18/99 - Home Alive is auctioning some very cool t-shirts at http://www.speakeasy.net/homealive. The auction will continue until the shirts are gone and it's a very good cause. Good luck on your bids! 11/5/99 - A recent change: The version of the "Croon Song" that Ed did with Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth is not the one that will be on the soundtrack to the Tim Robbins film "The Cradle Will Rock." The song, which has now been renamed to "Croon Spoon," will instead be sung by Ed and Susan Sarandon. That is all. :) |
BOO!!! Now that everyone has packed up their Halloween costumes and left for the October 30-31 Bridge School Benefit shows, here we are again with the latest Pearl Jam news. 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 OfTheSea or DigitalKat. Ready? Grab your candy corn and let's get into the Pit!
Bridge School Benefit
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Viewing the Webcast: For each new member who signs up for the Intel WebOutfitter Service at www.intel.com, Intel will make an additional donation to The Bridge School. For more show information, visit Yahoo at music.yahoo.com and to download the Windows Media Player or Real Player, visit www.bridgeschool.org.
Bridge Shows begin in Mountain View, California:
Oct. 30th, 5 p.m. PDT | Oct. 31st, 2 p.m. PST.
Pearl Jam is scheduled to take the stage at: 7:45 PT Saturday
and 6:50 PT on Sunday.
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One more thing: Is there a possibility of Pearl Jam playing some new music during their set? Sure!
N.P.J.A.A.
Now, on to new Pearl Jam album doings. We're here to share what's going on with the band and to mention a phenomenon known as NPJAA (New Pearl Jam Album Anxiety). Over the years, we've observed and also experienced it striking its victims in between albums or tours. As we all wait and watch the scramble for news on an upcoming release, there are some who find themselves falling victim to rumors of false release dates and tracklists. In the final stages, the hysteria intensifies and its victims first demand weekly updates on progress in the studio, then hourly and finally minute to minute reports. Some find relief using an intense regimen of listening to Pearl Jam's music while others only show signs of recovery when they physically have the new album in their hands. That's the only known antidote. We've tried our best though and in an effort to ease the anxiety of anyone afflicted with this hysteria, here's the latest word on what's up with the band and the new album.
The guys are on a break for now but will return to the studio some time in November to finish the new album...it's half done. It'll be all new material, no covers, and current rumors on the release date are just rumors. It's not expected to be out in December, January or February. It doesn't yet have a title and a double album isn't planned. In case you've been off doing the time warp thing, Matt Cameron is playing drums on it and Tchad Blake is producing. Yes, Matt has contributed to the song writing process and the band loves Tchad. This happy creative atmosphere has to mean great things to come! They want to keep some details a mystery for now but we hear there are lots of fun things planned and we love surprises.
Other Appearances: Ed with C Average will be opening for The Who to benefit the Maryville Academy at the House of Blues in Chicago on November 12th and 13th.
Other Music: The track entitled "The Croon Song" that Ed did with Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth for Tim Robbins' movie, "The Cradle Will Rock," will be on the soundtrack but not in the movie. (Update: The version of the "Croon Song" that Ed did with Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth is not the one that will be on the soundtrack to the Tim Robbins film "Cradle Will Rock." The song, which has been renamed to "Croon Spoon," will instead be sung by Ed and Susan Sarandon.)
Looking For PJ...
There seems to be a lot of show rumors floating around lately and you may find yourself looking for Pearl Jam where they won't be. They are not playing the Rock and Rio Festival, or "a show in NYC some time soon," or the Falls Music Festival on New Years Eve. They're not playing anywhere on New Year's Eve. Sorry, no tour dates yet. They'll concentrate on the album first.
Rumors, Rumours, Rumors...
PEARL Rumor: Matt Cameron is no longer in the studio with them. They're now stranded and without a drummer.
JAM Fact: False.
PEARL Rumor: C Average is Ed Vedder's Who cover-band.
JAM Fact: False. C Average is a separate band and friends of Ed's.
PEARL Rumor: It has been reported that Pearl Jam wanted and even 'requested' to play at The Big Day Out Festival Tour in Jan/Feb 2000.
JAM Fact: No.
PEARL Rumor: Stone is thinking of leaving the band because the other members won't comply with his demands to hire former Loverboy drummer Matt Frenette?
JAM Fact: FUNNY.
~Q&A~Q&A~Q&A~Q&A~
Q: Were the lyrics to "The Whale Song" written by Jack Irons alone or did Ed help to write them?
A: Only Jack.
Q: Does Pearl Jam have any plans to take advantage of the internet to distribute downloadable tracks to fans in the future? I'm thinking along the lines of Rage Against the Machine releasing their new single through Real Networks and things of that nature.
A: We are working on some things.
Q: Might Pearl Jam release a single from the new album this way?
A: No.
Q: I had a question about something I read on the Red Hot Chili Peppers website. Anthony Kiedis said that if he could sing a duet with anyone, that he would sing it with Ed Vedder. Any chance in this happening?
A: Why not?
Q: I read that Ed did two songs with the Supersuckers for a tribute to X but no release date was given, do you have any information on a release date for that one?
A: Not sure that it is happening now.
Q: Will PJ put out another photo-book, perhaps with newer photos?
A: Sure.
Q: How many albums do Pearl Jam have left to do on their current contract with Epic? (counting the upcoming new album)
A: A couple.
Q: Dave Krusen is not involved with any band right now. Is there any possibilty he might return after Matt's departure?
A: No.
Q: I live in Juneau, Alaska, just south of Skagway. Our local newspaper, the Juneau Empire, published an article that said Pearl Jam had contacted the City of Skagway about doing a concert there. Could it be true?
A: Sure.
Q: I'm a resident of Sao Paulo, Brazil, and I've read in a local magazine
that PJ will be playing down here in May, 2000...is there a chance that
this could be possible?
A: Yes.
Q: When will Pearl Jam be coming for a tour to Argentina?
A: Soon I hope.
The Ten Club...
The Ten Club has updates for you on the Ten Club pages on Synergy. 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.
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