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Overview
More than any other band, Pearl Jam embodies the alternative style that dominates rock today. From their early days as fame-ducking grunge pioneers, through their headline-making battle with Ticketmaster, to their current status as self-assured survivors, Five Against One brings to life Pearl Jam's tumultuous ascent to superstardom in rich detail. A compelling portrait of the band's elusive leader Eddie Vedder and family photos never seen before by the public make this a must-have for every Pearl Jam fan.
Synopsis
Kim Neely was one of Pearl Jam's earliest supporters in the national press, and interviewed them extensively during the most pivotal years of their career. In Five Against One she offers a richly-detailed behind-the-scenes chronicle of Pearl Jam's ascent to superstardom--from their early days as fame-ducking grunge pioneers, to their headline-making battle with Ticketmaster, to their current status as self-assured survivors with a new sense of peace about multi-platinum success.
At the core of this book is a compelling portrait of the band's reclusive leader, Eddie Vedder. Through conversations with Vedder and members of his family, Neely fully reveals for the first time the troubled history that so heavily influenced Vedder's music and cemented his bond with a legion of loyal followers.