As a rock fan who’s lived in the Pacific Northwest since 1994, you’d think I would’ve seen Pearl Jam not once, but several times.
And you would be wrong.
I think I’ve said before: In the ’90s, I was so far up U2’s arses, I had no interest in all these other great bands that were coming along. I heard Pearl Jam on the radio, and have friends who were listening to them all along, but I didn’t actively seek out PJ’s music until 2006. I listened to their greatest hits and realized that I was stupid for ignoring them for so damn long.
So with all that in mind…I finally saw them a few days ago. And even better, it was a hometown show for them.
Seattle sure loves PJ — such a great vibe in the building. And OMG, Eddie’s voice is even more pure in person than you hear on the albums/TV/radio/etc. Incredible.
PJ, you were worth the wait.