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Kurt Cobain's Lyrics Were Inspirational Says Lil Wayne
Kurt Cobain and Nirvana, who rose to global fame with their grunge breakthrough album 'Nevermind', have been described as an inspiration by New Orleans rapper Lil Wayne. Speaking after his Mtv Unplugged taping earlier this...
By WENN on 19 September 2011
Cameron Crowe Shows Off Pearl Jam 'Holy Grail' Footage
Filmmaker Cameron Crowe unveiled what he called "the Holy Grail" of the Seattle, Washington grunge scene movement of the early 1990s when he screened footage of Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder dancing with Kurt Cobain on...
By WENN on 09 September 2011
Arcade Fire, Matthews & Vedder Confirmed For Neil Young's Bridge School Benefit
Rocker Neil Young's annual Bridge School Benefit concert will this year feature Arcade Fire, Dave Matthews and Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder.Foo Fighters, Tony Bennett, Mumford & Sons, Beck, Diana Krall and Los Invisibles, featuring...
By WENN on 07 September 2011
Pearl Jam Perform Epic 3-Hour Set
Pearl Jam wowed crowds with a three-hour set to kick off their own two-day festival.The 'Jeremy' rockers opened the PJ20 event - which is being held to mark the group's 20th anniversary - at Wisconsin's...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 September 2011
Eddie Vedder's Friend To Walk Free From Jail After Admitting Guilt In Murder - Report
Two of the incarcerated three men Pearl Jam star Eddie Vedder has been seeking justice for over the past decade are to plead guilty to killing three boy scouts in return for their freedom, according...
By WENN on 19 August 2011
Cameron Crowe Quizzes Vedder About Awful Gig In Pearl Jam Documentary
Moviemaker Cameron Crowe had an awkward moment when he sat down to make Pearl Jam's 20th anniversary retrospective - he had to interview Eddie Vedder about a regrettable concert they performed at the launch party...
By WENN on 08 August 2011
The Strokes And Pearl Jam Stars Team Up For Charity Album
Rockers from legendary bands Pearl Jam, Queens Of The Stone Age, and The Strokes are teaming up to record an album to raise money for a homeless charity.The musicians will be joined by Ryan Adams,...
By WENN on 01 July 2011
Eddie Vedder To Release UKulele Album
Eddie Vedder has revealed plans to release a solo ukulele album.Eddie Vedder, the American grunge legend and Pearl Jam frontman, is set to release a ukulele album titled 'Ukulele Songs', reports the UK's Guardian newspaper.Vedder...
By WENN on 22 March 2011
Alice In Chains Bassist Mike Starr Found Dead At Home
Alice In Chains bass player Mike Starr has been found dead at his home in Salt Lake City, he was 44-years-old.Alice In Chains' original bass player Mike Starr, has been found dead at his home...
By WENN on 09 March 2011
Pearl Jam Planning 20th Anniversary Festival
Rockers PEARL JAM are planning a summer (11) spectacular to mark their 20th anniversary.The Alive hitmakers are in secret talks to take over a venue in "the middle of America" for a weekend and stage...
By WENN on 24 January 2011
Pearl Jam Begin 20th Anniversary With Release Of New Live Album
PEARL JAM, the acclaimed American rock band from Seattle, are celebrating their 20-year-history throughout 2011 with a number of exclusive releases and live shows. The anniversary gets underway today (18th January 2011) as 'Live on...
By WENN on 18 January 2011
Ac/dc, Kiss And Slash Lead Rock Nominations
AC/DC, Rage Against The Machine, KISS and Slash are all up for two awards at the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour. The four rock giants are all nominated for the coveted Band of the Year...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 August 2010
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Pearl Jam 'Hiatus' Comments Lost In Translation
PEARL JAM's publicity team has moved to address fans' concerns about the future of the band after EDDIE VEDDER suggested he and his bandmates would be taking a "long hiatus" at their recent Portuguese show.The...
By WENN on 20 July 2010
Madonna To Rock Out On New Album
MADONNA is planning a foray into rock on her next album - she's lined up PEARL JAM producer BRENDAN O BRIEN to work on her new tracks.The pop superstar is starting her 12th studio album,...
By WENN on 07 January 2010
Tarantino & Pearl Jam Top Wenn Polls
QUENTIN TARANTINO and rockers PEARL JAM have another reason to celebrate this Christmas (09) - they've topped the WENN end-of-year movie and album polls.Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds narrowly beat comedy The Hangover and indie hit (500)...
By WENN on 15 December 2009
Vedder Engaged
PEARL JAM frontman EDDIE VEDDER is to wed his longtime girlfriend JILL MCCORMICK after proposing to the model on Friday (04Dec09).The rocker asked MCCormick to marry him during a weekend trip to Washington, D.C., where...
By WENN on 07 December 2009
Grammy Queen Beyonce Knowles
Beyonce Knowles has been nominated for 10 Grammy awards.The 'Halo' singer and Taylor Swift - who has been recognised in eight categories - were revealed as the most nominated artists at the Grammy Nominations Concert...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 December 2009
Vedder Battles Flu For Pearl Jam Gig
EDDIE VEDDER braved a bad bout of influenza to play a PEARL JAM concert for thrilled fans in Sydney, Australia on Sunday (22Nov09).The rocker was concerned he wouldn't be able to perform because of his...
By WENN on 23 November 2009
Pearl Jam Return To The Top Of The U.s. Album Chart After 13 Years
PEARL JAM have scored their first U.S. number one album in 13 years by ending JAY-Z's run at the top of the charts.The band's ninth studio album, Backspacer, has debuted at number one on the...
By WENN on 30 September 2009
Eddie Vedder's Dirty Laundry
Eddie Vedder used to hide from his fame in his laundry.The Pearl Jam frontman was so overwhelmed by the attention he received when the group shot to fame in the 1990s, he "completely retreated into...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 August 2009
Pearl Jam Rock With Wood
PEARL JAM delighted fans in London on Tuesday night (11Aug09) - by teaming up with ROLLING STONES star RONNIE WOOD onstage.The Alive hitmakers took to the stage at the capital's O2 Shepherds Bush Empire for...
By WENN on 12 August 2009
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Vedder Fears Ticket Price Hike
PEARL JAM star EDDIE VEDDER fears he'll have to increase concert ticket prices after years of fighting to keep them low - because fans keep stealing his songs. The rocker was one of the leading...
By WENN on 24 September 2007
Vedder's Lesson In Rock For Robbins Jr
TIM ROBBINS and SUSAN SARANDON's teenage rocker son MILES was joined onstage by a very special guest on Saturday (10MAR07) - PEARL JAM frontman EDDIE VEDDER. Miles, 14, was performing bass for his band THE...
By WENN on 13 March 2007
Densmore Considers Full Doors Reunion - With Vedder
A full THE DOORS reunion could be possible this year (07) if PEARL JAM star EDDIE VEDDER agrees to perform with the rock legends again. Vedder joined the three existing members of the group for...
By WENN on 08 February 2007
Depeche Mode, Marsalis And Chili Peppers Claim Playboy Prizes
DEPECHE MODE have been inducted to Playboy's Hall of Fame in the magazine's annual Music Poll, while jazz great BRANFORD MARSALIS and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS won the readers' votes. Marsalis claimed the Jazz Artist...
By WENN on 07 February 2007
Vedder Reunites With His Stepfather After 20 Years
PEARL JAM rocker EDDIE VEDDER has reunited with his estranged stepfather for the sake of his siblings. The ALIVE singer admits he recently came face to face with the man who he alleged pushed him...
By WENN on 21 June 2006
Green Day Top Radio Music Awards Nominations
GREEN DAY's amazing year continues - the rock trio has picked up eight Radio Music Award nominations. The Grammy Award-winning group lead the way for the Las Vegas, Nevada prizegiving next month (19DEC05)....
By WENN on 07 November 2005
Kanye And Patti Join U2
KANYE WEST and punk icon PATTI SMITH have been added to U2's expanded Vertigo world tour. The acts join the likes of KEANE, PEARL JAM, BECK and JOHN MAYER, who have already signed up...
By WENN on 20 September 2005
Ramone Slams Friend Vedder
Veteran punk JOHNNY RAMONE has blasted his buddy EDDIE VEDDER for ridiculing American PRESIDENT GEORGE W BUSH during a PEARL JAM gig last year (03). The BLITZKRIEG BOP guitarist was left less than impressed...
By WENN on 15 March 2004
Pearl Jam's Mccready Breaks Silence About Crohn's Disease
PEARL JAM lead guitarist MIKE McCREADY has been suffering from Crohn's disease for more than 15 years. The 37-year-old EVEN FLOW rocker went public with his story on 13 May (03) during a speech...
By WENN on 28 May 2003
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