Eddie Vedder Gets Drunk & Throws Axes! Why Pearl Jam Sold Out to Target

What artist or band should I highlight next?Intro music by Witch of November. You know Eddie Vedder as the "Angry Young Man" of the Grunge era, but did you know he’s now just a chilled-out beach bum trying not to break things on purpose [14:44]?PJ Pat dives into the chaotic and bizarre Spin Magazine interview that took place while the journalist and a "drunk" Eddie Vedder were literally throwing axes at a tree stump! On top of that, Vedder defends the ultimate rock sin: Pearl Jam partnering with Target for their Backspacer album, telling the haters he won't let his band become a joke like "Foghat at the State Fair."It's a wild ride into the life of a rock legend who is finally admitting that "pain is just too painful" [23:22].This article provides the clearest look yet at why Pearl Jam began to embrace mainstream marketing after years of boycotting Ticketmaster and refusing to shoot videos. Guitarist Mike McCready explains that after two decades, the band realized they were "fighting against" themselves [10:35]. The article details Vedder's home life as a father and husband, his love for paddleboarding, and his quest to make music that's better than what's "cluttered" on the airwaves [18:59]. Support the showJoin our 11 Club for free. Benefit from exclusive perks and extra merch discounts at https://its1louder.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RockwithPJPat or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/its1louderpodcast/Crank it up 1 louder!