Seattle scene legends Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament discuss the origins of Pearl Jam, their collaborations, and the impact of producer Andrew Watt. They dive into their creative process, music evolution, and financial insights, revealing Eddie Vedder's serious commitment to the band and their enthusiastic tour discussions.
Pearl Jam's journey from Green River to Dark Matter showcases dedication to experimentation and innovative performances.
Collaborating with iconic musicians like Neil Young influenced Pearl Jam's musical approach and added depth to their music.
Evolution of Pearl Jam's creative process emphasizes openness, collaboration, and letting go of expectations for more joy.
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Pearl Jam's Evolution and Collaborations
Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament reflect on Pearl Jam's journey from their early days in Green River to their latest album, Dark Matter. They discuss the collaborative process with producer Andrew Watt, highlighting how his deep understanding of Pearl Jam's music inspired innovative performances. The band's dedication to experimentation and quick decision-making led to a dynamic recording process.
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Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament reminisce about sharing the stage with iconic musicians like Neil Young and the Chili Peppers. They recount transformative experiences witnessing these legends play, which influenced their own musical approach. The collaborative spirit and mutual admiration among artists like Neil Young added depth and energy to Pearl Jam's music.
Formation of Pearl Jam and Relationship Dynamics
The podcast outlines the formation of Pearl Jam and the initial relationship dynamics among the band members. Stone Gossard reflects on the early encounters with bandmates, highlighting the uncertainty and different backgrounds they brought to the group. He emphasizes the organic evolution of their relationships and the challenges faced, indicating a slow mutual understanding over time. The discussion delves into the band's journey from tumultuous beginnings with previous projects to the stability and growth experienced in Pearl Jam, underscoring the importance of trust and individual contributions.
Evolution of Pearl Jam's Creative Process and Performance
The episode explores the evolution of Pearl Jam's creative process and live performances. The band members discuss their approach to songwriting and the collaborative nature of the band, with Eddie Vedder's leadership style highlighted as open and inclusive. They reflect on the significance of letting go of expectations in their music-making, leading to more joy and satisfaction in the creative process. Additionally, the conversation touches on the upcoming tour and the band's confidence in presenting new material, showcasing a blend of experience, experimentation, and a commitment to delivering engaging performances.
Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament are two of the Seattle scene’s most foundational musicians from the 80’s and 90’s. Stone and Jeff started playing together in 1984 as members of Green River, which eventually dissolved, leading singer Mark Arm to form Mudhoney.
Later, Jeff played bass and Stone played guitar in Mother Love Bone until their lead singer Andrew Wood died of an overdose just days before their major label debut in March of 1990. Reeling from Andy’s death, Jeff and Stone started recording with Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell on a side project called Temple Of The Dog that featured vocals from a then unknown singer from San Diego named Eddie Vedder.
Later that year, Jeff and Stone asked Eddie to join their new band with guitarist Mike McCready. As Pearl Jam, they released their debut album Ten in August of ‘91—the album went 13 times platinum and charted on Billboard for nearly five years.
Since then, Pearl Jam have released 11 more albums and built a die-hard fan base thanks in part to their outstanding live shows. Last week they released their latest album, Dark Matter, which was produced by Andrew Watt, who's recently worked with Miley Cyrus, Iggy Pop, Post Malone and Ozzy Osborne.
On today’s episode Leah Rose talks to Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament about how Andrew Watt’s encyclopedic knowledge of Pearl Jam helped inspire some of their best performances to date. Stone and Jeff also open up about the inner-workings of their professional relationship, and Stone remembers the first time he met Eddie Vedder, who marked the occasion by passing him a hand-written poem.
You can hear a playlist of some of our favorite Pearl Jam songs HERE.
