Pearl Jam – 10/6/9 – Los Angeles show at Gibson

Geoff Koboldt — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:55:27 +0000

If you want to know if the “rock” is still in rock and roll – then go see Pearl Jam live. Every single time I see these guys, I’m so proud that they can still rock like they did 20 years ago. Furthermore, to see the crowd sing along those lyrics word for word tells you just how important and relevant the band is today. Mike McCready was a wild man on the axe still bouncing around the stage like a teenager whipping out wah-wah solos and bending notes to sonic delight over the tight rhythm of Jeff Ament and Matt Cameron; who is a kick ass drummer. Eddie said, “If it weren’t for Stone Gossard, Mike would probably still be making pizzas.” A major highlight was when Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Audioslave) came out and sang “hunger strike” – a song done by him and Temple of the Dog. When he hit those super high notes – the crowd went nuts. Actually, the crowd went even more nuts than they already were just by seeing him. This song probably hasn’t been sung live by Eddie and Chris in over 19 years. Eddie Vedder said, half drunken by his wine intoxication, “Sometimes one man can take an experience beyond its limitations – and then proceeded to introduce Chris Cornell.” If that weren’t enough, out comes Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains to do the solo to “alive” but yet keeping it true to the penantonic rock blues solo. Hello Seattle!!

Pearl Jam had 4 shows at the Gibson, which seats around 8000 people, so the intimate experience was astounding. Indeed, the roof was knocked off on Tuesday night.

peace,

Geoff Koboldt

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Pearl Jam – 10/6/9 – Los Angeles show at Gibson