Overview
A deep dive into all things Pearl Jam for new and old fans alike
Few music groups have been able to sustain a fan base as passionate and dedicated as that of Pearl Jam, and this entertaining guide rewards those fans with everything they need to know about the band in a one-of-a-kind format. Packed with history, trivia, lists, little-known facts, and must-do activities that every Pearl Jam fan should undertake, it ranks each item from one to 100, providing an indispensable, engaging road map for devotees old and new.
Author Biography
Greg Prato is a New York-based journalist and author whose books include Grunge Is Dead: The Oral History Of Seattle Rock Music and A Devil On One Shoulder And An Angel On The Other: The Story Of Shannon Hoon And Blind Melon. His writing has also appeared in publications including Rolling Stone, Classic Rock, and Vintage Guitar.Matt Pinfield is one of the most knowledgeable and well-known music personalities in the industry. His career began in radio, and he is most widely known as a VJ on MTV and VH1. He's currently the host of Flashback, a syndicated classic rock radio show airing on more than 200 radio stations across the United States, and the 2 Hours with Matt Pinfield podcast.
Press Releases
100 Things Pearl Jam Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
By Greg Prato / Foreword by Matt Pinfield
Contact: Bill Ames, Triumph Books, 312.676.4256, b.ames@triumphbooks.com
Pearl Jam came onto the scene in the 1990s as the grunge movement was just getting started and over the years they have found their way into the hearts of many music fans. It wasn’t just their music, but their activism and philanthropy that has secured their place as one of the best rock bands in music history.
Greg Prato, New York-based journalist and author, has created the ultimate guide to being a die-hard Pearl Jam fan in 100 Things Pearl Jam Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die (Triumph Books, May 2018). From the early days of the grunge movement to their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, everything new and old Pearl Jam fans want to know is in this book. Highlights include:
- A heartfelt foreword by Matt Pinfield, one of the most knowledgeable and well-known music personalities
- Things fans can’t miss out on doing such as visiting Seattle or the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- A look at the members and their bands before they became Pearl Jam as well as their side projects
- Notable performances including MTV Unplugged, Saturday Night Live and many more
- An in-depth look at many of their albums from Ten to Lightning Bolt
100 Things Pearl Jam Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die takes on all the aspects of being a Pearl Jam fan. Whether you want to know who influenced their music or you want to take a trip to the Emerald City, this book has everything a Pearl Jam fan should know, see and do.
About the Author:
Greg Prato is a New York-based journalist and author whose books include Grunge Is Dead: The Oral History Of Seattle Rock Music and A Devil On One Shoulder And An Angel On The Other: The Story Of Shannon Hoon And Blind Melon. His writing has also appeared in publications including Rolling Stone, Classic Rock, and Vintage Guitar.
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