truant finds home

We're still on a Matt Cameron kick! 27 years ago today, Pearl Jam was wrapping up Matt's 1st leg with night 1 of 2 in Seattle. They decided to give the new drummer his first crack at this rocker- his take is already there. #tfh "Whipping," July 21, 1998: youtu.be/_TlNOnzm_So?t=…

Today is a surprisingly quiet day in Pearl Jam history. Here, we have Uncle Ed visiting Wrigley 11 years ago. It's not iconic like his drunken '98 performance or the impassioned 2016 World Series one, but it's still endearing. #tfh "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," July 24, 2014:

Triple-digit temperatures, rarities, and stand-out performances made the 2 shows @TheGorge closing out Pearl Jam's U.S. tour unforgettable. Ed climbed a perch to take in the venue's spectacular view, 19 years ago today. #tfh "Given to Fly," July 23, 2006: youtu.be/q4EuwBaOrAU

27 years ago today, Pearl Jam closed out their 1st leg of touring with Matt on drums! Their 2nd hometown show @StadiumSeattle featured an all-time "Alive", and a bunch of great 'Yield' renditions, including this one. #tfh "Faithfull," July 22, 1998: youtu.be/kQbbXmhBBho

Happy 59th birthday, Stone! Our preferred @SGossard birthday celebration includes cake, Eddie backing vocals, and the birthday boy singing lead on his 'Lost Dog' "Don't Gimme No Lip"- just like 19 years ago today in Portland. #tfh

12 years ago today, Pearl Jam played their 1st show at Wrigley Field! After triple-digit heat; an hours-long rain delay; debuts and rarities galore; it was 1:30am (!!!), and PJ made this perfect choice. #tfh "Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns," July 19, 2013: youtu.be/P5i9Ibbq2A4?si…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JACK IRONS! Mr. @jackironsmusic turns 63 today, July 18th! Just like on his first tour with the band, 30 years ago, we still love Jack Irons!

Today marks 9 years since Eddie led Pearl Jam in one of their most OTOTO covers. The day before, Alan Vega of Suicide passed away. So playing the Pemberton Festival, Ed delivered this heartfelt tribute. #tfh "Dream Baby Dream" (debut), July 17, 2016: youtu.be/Qi9-Zv7aT_w?si…

27 yrs ago today, Matt got his first crack at one of the most drum-forward tracks in Pearl Jam's catalog- "In My Tree"! As expected, it's not like Jack's tribal offering; rather, Matt elevates the song's spacious terrain. #tfh "In My Tree," July 16, 1998: youtu.be/_zt4JgXiO3Q?t=…

19 years ago today, Pearl Jam began a 3 night run at San Fran's legendary @BillGrahamCivic. For their 1st such residency since Mexico City '03, they opened with this tour debut- an incredibly charged and bluesy version. #tfh "Of the Girl," July 15, 2006: youtube.com/watch?v=s6MgOO…

The Pearl Jam-Jack White combo has had plenty of moments. 7 years ago today, Ed, Mike and Matt inserted some @whitestripes into this jam. Included is footage of @jackwhite cracking up from the proceedings! #tfh "Porch/ (Seven Nation Army"), July 14, 2018: youtu.be/TrS6SqPSS_E?si…

How about our favorite Matt-era "Baba O'Riley"! Closing out night 1 @ForumInglewood in LA, Ed's voice is fire, Matt is a powerhouse, we can't get enough of Stone's dancing and guitar tone, and Jeff has some real hops! #tfh "Baba O'Riley," July 13, 1998: youtu.be/qB8RcgH-Upo?t=…

On this date back in '08, Pearl Jam participated in a VH1 special honoring @TheWho. They delivered a spectacular "Love, Reign O'er Me" to start. And then, they blew the roof off with this high octane cover debut. #tfh "The Real Me" (debut), July 12, 2008: youtu.be/opijMKDToUI?t=…

30 years ago today, Pearl Jam triumphantly completed a tumultuous tour with a marathon gig in triple-digit heat @SoldierField! Here, Ed loses himself harmonizing, creating some of his best guttural blasts! #tfh "Let My Love Open the Door," July 11, 1995: youtu.be/98ZWcJqeVeE?si…

Pearl Jam has returned to Denmark 3 times since Roskilde. Each of the shows featured the year's lone "LBC" performance. Back in '07, recently in '22, and 13 yrs ago today, PJ memorialized friends lost in this way. #tfh "Love Boat Captain," July 10, 2012: youtu.be/PARgDBu9AyE

"We were outta the building, like, y'know, 12 hrs between last night & today, and we were missin it already!" MSG 1 had guests + that encore, but respect the MSG 2 main set- 23 yrs ago today- featuring this all-time moment! #tfh "Corduroy," July 9, 2003: youtu.be/UrvXltUGUAI?si…

For today, we use the adjective de rigueur: mighty. The mighty Soundgarden; the mighty Matt Cameron; and 22 yrs ago, Pearl Jam was as mighty as can be, bouncing @TheGarden stage. Matt owns this transition, mightily! #tfh "Lukin->Grievance," July 8, 2003: youtu.be/veo_tED4MZE?si…

"Hey, what are you doing this summer?" That fateful spring '98 question unlocked Pearl Jam's longevity. Beyond his mega talents, Matt Cameron stabilized @PearlJam. Thank you! There is no replacement; his joining PJ was miraculous like Ed's. But, there will be a next chapter. #tfh

Pearl Jam's stop in Albuquerque from 27 years ago today featured the ONLY time that the 'Yield' opening track opened a show. It's Matt's first tour of mashing + Ed's '98 killer vocals + Stone's soloing = sounds great! #tfh "Brain of J," July 7, 1998: youtu.be/f_6lsRn0Zaw?si…

Today in Pearl Jam history we go back 22 years to Camden, NJ. These shows were overshadowed by Mansfield (right before) and MSG (right after), but PJ was playing at an absolute peak of their powers. EV vocals are FIERCE! #tfh "Breakerfall," July 6, 2003: youtu.be/9oK_NRZygN0