----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pearl Jam Frequently Asked Questions - PJ FAQ Version 1.8 1/19/96 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- This file contains questions that crop up frequently on the newsgroup, alt.music.pearl-jam and other sources on the NET. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Section 1.0 - History and Members 1.1 Who is in Pearl Jam? 1.2 What drummers have been in Pearl Jam? 1.3 Where is the band from? 1.4 When did they get together? 1.5 Who is that Krusen guy that I have heard about? 1.6 Who is Matt Chamberlain? 1.7 Why was Dave Abbruzzese fired? 1.8 How did Pearl Jam come together? 1.9 What does the name Pearl Jam come from? 1.10 Do the members of Pearl Jam do drugs? 1.11 I've heard of Bad Radio. What is it? 1.12 What the hell is Eddie Vedder's real name? 1.13 Does Eddie Vedder have any siblings? 1.14 What's that weird tattoo on Eddie's right calf? 1.15 Did any of the band members go to college? 1.16 Do the members of Pearl Jam make music outside the band? 1.17 Pearl Jam has collaborated with other artists.. What is the history behind that? 1.18 What are the band's influences? 1.19 Any word on the next tour/next album? 1.20 What this Ticketmaster controversy all about? 1.21 What is the marital status of the band members? 1.22 What do we know about Eddie Vedder's wife Beth? 1.23 Do any of them have children? 1.24 What are the birthdays of the band members? Section 2.0 - Albums and Songs 2.1 What albums have the band released? 2.2 When was released? 2.3 How many copies did sell? 2.4 What was the first song released by the band? 2.5 What album can I find on? 2.6 But I know I have heard other Pearl Jam songs. What gives? 2.7 How come Even Flow sounds different on the radio than on my CD? 2.8 What does Eddie mumble in the song ONCE (almost near the end)? 2.9 What does Eddie whisper in the beginning of RELEASE? 2.10 What is Eddie mumbling at the end of CORDUROY? 2.11 In the song RATS, who the heck is Ben? 2.12 Who is Dirty Frank? 2.13 Are there any live audio Pearl Jam songs available commercially? 2.14 I have an extra unlisted instrumental on my copy of Ten. Is this rare? What is Master/Slave? 2.15 Why does Footsteps sound almost exactly like Temple of the Dog's Times of Trouble? 2.16 Why was the first album called Ten? 2.17 What is about and what's the inspiration? 2.18 Yeah, yeah..but, what does Yellow Ledbetter REALLY mean? And where can I find this recording? 2.19 Is IMMORTALITY about Kurt Cobain? 2.20 Does Pearl Jam play live? 2.21 Where can I find the Pearl Jam songbook? Section 3.0 - Videos and Awards 3.1 What videos have the band done? 3.2 What awards have the band received? 3.3 I was watching Singles and I thought I saw Pearl Jam. Are they in it? 3.4 Are any video tapes of the band available? 3.5 What does Eddie Vedder say at the end of the Even Flow video? 3.6 Where was