Pearl Jam's 'Vitalogy' Turns 30

Pearl Jam's 'Vitalogy' Turns 30

Author: Ultimate Classic Rock December 7, 2024 Duration: 44:42
As Pearl Jam's Vitalogy album marks its 30th anniversary, longtime band associate Brett Eliason joins Matt Wardlaw and Chuck Armstrong to look back. We discuss everything that was happening in that time period, as well as the early days of the group and his memories of the days prior to the release of Ten. The guys talk about numerous other highlights, including Brett's experience being in the studio with Pearl Jam and Neil Young as they worked on the album that became 1995's Mirror Ball.

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