Pearl Jam

USA, 1990–now

Seattle band formed in 1990, with Eddie Vedder's baritone over 1970s-derived hard rock. Ten sold heavily, and the band later restricted touring and ticketing arrangements on principle.

MusicRoots documents 3 artists who influenced Pearl Jam and 3 artists Pearl Jam influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Pearl Jam?

• Neil Young — Neil Young — the 'Godfather of Grunge' — is Pearl Jam's most notable influence; they later toured and recorded with him.
• The Who — The Who's anthemic, dynamic rock is a core classic-rock root of Pearl Jam's sound.
• Ramones — The Ramones were among the punk bands Pearl Jam cited, feeding the raw urgency beneath their arena rock.

Which artists did Pearl Jam influence?

• Nickelback — Chad Kroeger's post-grunge grew directly out of the Seattle sound — Pearl Jam's anthemic grunge is a core template for Nickelback.
• Creed — Creed were relentlessly (and accurately) compared to Pearl Jam — Scott Stapp's booming baritone directly echoes Eddie Vedder over anthemic grunge-rock.
• Silverchair — Pearl Jam's anthemic grunge and Eddie Vedder's baritone shaped Daniel Johns's early vocal and the band's sound.