The birth of a Seattle sound
The battle against the giants
Stories in the static
The art of the live show
Still jamming, still standing
YOUR GOAL
Master of The musical rebellion of Pearl Jam
choko Battle Against Ticketmaster
We're taking on the giant! (Yeah, we are!) / Keeping ticket prices low! (Oh yeah!)

choko Following the massive success of Jeremy, Pearl Jam released their album Vs. with zero promotional clips to avoid

choko Choose independent concert venues to learn how Pearl Jam fought for fair ticket prices.
No music videos: Pearl Jam did not release another official music video for six years after 'Jeremy,' returning only in 1998 with an animated video for 'Do the Evolution.'
The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service. In 1994, Pearl Jam filed a federal complaint accusing Ticketmaster of maintaining such anti-competitive control.
Which award-winning 1992 Pearl Jam music video directed by Mark Pellington was their last traditional video for several years?
Which Pearl Jam band members testified before the U.S. Congress in 1994 regarding ticket service fees?
Which major ticket distribution company did Pearl Jam boycott and sue in 1994 over high service fees?
What non-traditional venue type did Pearl Jam use in California during their 1995 self-promoted tour?
How did Pearl Jam's media blackout in the mid-1990s affect their relationship with MTV and mainstream radio?
Which federal government agency did Pearl Jam file a complaint with during their 1994 ticket pricing dispute?


