Artist

Pearl Jam

1990-present·Seattle

Pearl Jam rose out of Mother Love Bone's wreckage after singer Andrew Wood died of a heroin overdose in 1990, and became the most popular American rock band of the decade almost in spite of themselves. Their debut, Ten, outsold Nevermind domestically.

The full story is in Seattle Grunge.

At a glance

Active
1990–present
From
Seattle, Washington, USA
Records in the issues
1 (1991)
Original label
Epic
Listening guide track
“Alive”

Listen

In the Seattle Grunge listening guide: “Alive”

Spotify

In the issues

  • Seattle Grunge
    Principal · 1984-1997 · Members

    Seattle Grunge is a music scene from Seattle, Washington, USA, 1984–1997. Its principal artists include Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Alice in Chains. This issue covers 10 essential albums and 19 dated events.

Records

Family tree

Bands that shared members with Pearl Jam, and who.