Pearl Jam has established itself as an influential American rock band, known for its enduring music and commitment to social and political activism. After the release of their debut album ‘Ten’ in 1991, which achieved 13x platinum status and spent nearly five years on the US Billboard 200 chart, Pearl Jam quickly rose to prominence. Formed in 1990 with Stone Gossard, Mike McCready, Jeff Ament, and Eddie Vedder, the band delivered hit singles ‘Alive,’ ‘Even Flow,’ and ‘Jeremy.’ In 1992, they performed on ‘Saturday Night Live’ and ‘MTV Unplugged,’ and toured with Lollapalooza. The same year, Pearl Jam contributed ‘State of Love and Trust’ and ‘Breath’ to the soundtrack of the film ‘Singles.’ Pearl Jam continued their rapid ascent with ‘Vs.’ in 1993, setting a record by selling over 950,000 copies in its first week.

Their third album, ‘Vitalogy’ (1994), became the second-fastest-selling CD at the time, moving over 877,000 units in its initial week. Demonstrating their independent spirit, the band challenged conventional music industry practices, including an unsuccessful 1994 lawsuit against Ticketmaster over alleged monopolistic practices, leading to a three-year boycott of its venues. In 1995, Pearl Jam collaborated with Neil Young on his album ‘Mirror Ball’ and released the EP ‘Merkin Ball.’ Matt Cameron officially joined the band in 1998. Expanding their musical range with albums like ‘No Code’ (1996), ‘Yield’ (1998), ‘Binaural’ (2000), and ‘Riot Act’ (2002), Pearl Jam integrated elements of experimental, folk, and art rock.

Drummer Matt Cameron departed from the band on July 7, 2025, after 27 years, marking a significant transition for the influential American rock band.