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Coffee Break: Pearl Jam family tree

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam performs onstage at Madison Square Garden on September 11, 2022 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam performs onstage at Madison Square Garden on September 11, 2022 in New York City. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

by Jill Riley

August 31, 2023

Rock icons Pearl Jam are kicking off a nine-show tour tonight (August 31) in St. Paul at the Xcel Energy Center.

Being true trailblazers of grunge, the group have often been labeled as one of most popular American rock bands of the ‘90s. Selling more than 85 million albums worldwide by 2018, Pearl Jam was also deemed as one of the best-selling bands of all time, helping solidify their impact in the music world. (An induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014 also helped.)

Aside from all of the legendary Pearl Jam tracks, let’s think about songs from the members in pre-Pearl Jam bands, side projects, solo works, guest appearances, etc. You name it!

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs from Pearl Jam or its individual members do you want to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
Temple of the Dog - Hunger Strike
Mother Love Bone - Stardog Champion
Cat Power - Good Woman
Painted Shield - Knife Fight
Mike Watt - Against the '70s
Pearl Jam - State Of Love And Trust