Timeless

Last night before heading to bed (which I may as well not have since I got next to no sleep) I watched the vh1 storytellers for PEARL JAM. It was absolutely amazing to me to see how these guys have grown as people and musicians. Eddie Vedder and the rest of the guys all look like older statesmen playing some amazing rock n'roll. The music and musicianship sounded fantastic, Eddie Vedder's voice sounded more staunch and controlled than ever, and the show was energetic. It really took me back to being 12 or 13 and hearing the tracks from "10" all over again. I had been reminded that while Stevie Ray Vaughan may have inspired me to play blues guitar, it was Stone Gossard and Mike McCready who inspired me to play rock n'roll. I remember the first time I jammed on "alive" with other musicians and got that INSANE rush from the music.

Thanks to the band for caring about the world and their music the way they do! Keep it up chaps- it's better than ever!