I've heard this since like 6th grade when Ten came out..."Pearls" are white in color, and "Jam", as in a substance with a similiar consistency as sperm.
I wouldn't be surprised if this is really the truth, especially after Mother Love Bone, and they just make things up now because they're somewhat embarrassed about this which was probably funny 17 years ago.
A similar question - how did STEELY DAN get their name? I've heard it was the name of a sex toy in some old novel...
MAn does anyone remember during a concert Ed saying it was because Phil Jackson's initials.
because they would be well coached and champions.
I like this one.
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Given to Fly___..
I don't think anyone outside the band will ever know the real story about the name.
Jeff and Mike already revealed the true story in the 2006 Rolling Stone article. I think some people just don't want to believe it because it's not as interesting as the numerous theories and rumors that have popped up over the years.
Can't escape from the common rule...
If you hate something, don't you do it too
who really knows but you know what i think they should say "pearl jam" means:
Lets think about this, what is a pearl?
A pearl is something beautiful made from individual peices of dirt.
Those five guys were just grungy dirtbags but when they all came together what they made was beautiful, a beautiful "jam."
Like a jam session.
I think that would be a better story! and thats what the name means to me and has since i was 8 years old listening to the Vitalogy cd i stole from the local drug store when my mom wasnt lookin
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i like this the one best, i always have. i could give a shit what the name means to me
And he still gives his love, he just gives it away, The love he receives is the love that is saved, And sometimes is seen a strange spot in the sky, A human being that was given to fly
Jeff and Mike already revealed the true story in the 2006 Rolling Stone article. I think some people just don't want to believe it because it's not as interesting as the numerous theories and rumors that have popped up over the years.
yeah, well, the grammie Pearl idea was also told by a member of the band to the media. I'm not saying that Jeff and Mike were lying, all I'm saying is why does it matter?
deep, deep blue of the morning
gets to me every time
yeah, well, the grammie Pearl idea was also told by a member of the band to the media. I'm not saying that Jeff and Mike were lying, all I'm saying is why does it matter?
Why does what matter? I have no reason not to trust Jeff and Mike regarding their story. I'll stick with that one since I don't like to get into speculation or to put my own interpretation into something that has no meaning in the first place.
Can't escape from the common rule...
If you hate something, don't you do it too
I just wanted to say that I actually just read the wikipedia article like 2 days ago. (Got bored at work and what better to do than waste time on wikipedia.)
Anyway, though the name makes for an interesting topic, the music will always tell me more about them than the name ever could.
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I've heard this since like 6th grade when Ten came out..."Pearls" are white in color, and "Jam", as in a substance with a similiar consistency as sperm.
I wouldn't be surprised if this is really the truth, especially after Mother Love Bone, and they just make things up now because they're somewhat embarrassed about this which was probably funny 17 years ago.
A similar question - how did STEELY DAN get their name? I've heard it was the name of a sex toy in some old novel...
because they would be well coached and champions.
I like this one.
Los Angeles, July 10, 2006
Bridge School Benefit, October 21, 2006
Bridge School Benefit, October 22, 2006
Lollapalooza, August 5th, 2007
eV., Los Angeles April 12, 2008
eV., San Diego April 15, 2008
Given to Fly___..
gets to me every time
Jeff and Mike already revealed the true story in the 2006 Rolling Stone article. I think some people just don't want to believe it because it's not as interesting as the numerous theories and rumors that have popped up over the years.
If you hate something, don't you do it too
Lets think about this, what is a pearl?
A pearl is something beautiful made from individual peices of dirt.
Those five guys were just grungy dirtbags but when they all came together what they made was beautiful, a beautiful "jam."
Like a jam session.
I think that would be a better story! and thats what the name means to me and has since i was 8 years old listening to the Vitalogy cd i stole from the local drug store when my mom wasnt lookin
10/12/2000 KS
06/13/2003 IA
06/15/2003 ND
06/16/2003 Mn
06/21/2003 WI
10/05/2004 MO
10/08/2004 FL
09/08/2005 MB
09/09/2005 ON
05/17/2006 IL
05/19/2006 MI
07/02/2006 CO
08/05/2007 Lolla
06/14/2008 B'roo
Kill Fascists.... or at least make them realize what they are.
no bed=no brian
coke sucks
gets to me every time
lol.... the guy with the organ.
Not sure about the name but every time I ask for a Pearl necklace all I get is a sticky collarbone.
Why does what matter? I have no reason not to trust Jeff and Mike regarding their story. I'll stick with that one since I don't like to get into speculation or to put my own interpretation into something that has no meaning in the first place.
If you hate something, don't you do it too
"GO" "DOWN" =
"MMMMNnnn Pearl Jam!"
"Ed, do you think that's really how they got their name?"
one of the best posts ive ever seen
2006: Camden 1&2, East Ruth 1&2
2008: BONNAROO, MSG1, MSG2, Hartford
2009: Philly 1, 2, 4
2010: Hartford, MSG1, MSG2
2012: Made in America
2013: BK1, BK2, Hartford
2015: Global Citizens
2016: MSG 2 (ISO MSG1)
EV Solo: NJPAC 2008; Tower Theatre, PA 2009; Hartford 2011
EV- 08/09,10/2008.06/08,09/2009
Anyway, though the name makes for an interesting topic, the music will always tell me more about them than the name ever could.