Pearl Jam 2018 Tour

Prior to the first shows in South America, Pearl Jam released a new song, "Can't Deny Me", which was at the time supposed to be on their forthcoming album, Gigaton, but didn’t end up making the final cut.{{cite web | url=https://pearljam.com/news/new-song-cant-deny-me-out-now | title=New Song "Can't Deny Me" Out Now |date=March 12, 2018| access-date=March 13, 2018| publisher=Pearl Jam}}{{cite web | url=https://consequence.net/2018/03/pearl-jam-confirm-release-of-new-album/ | title=Pearl Jam confirm release of new album |date=March 13, 2018| access-date=March 13, 2018| publisher=Consequence of Sound}}{{cite web | url=http://www.nme.com/news/music/pearl-jam-share-cant-deny-new-album-2261765 | title=There's a new Pearl Jam album on the way |date=March 13, 2018| access-date=March 13, 2018| publisher=NME}} The tour started on March 13, 2018, with a show at the Movistar Arena in Santiago, Chile.{{cite web | url=https://www.publimetro.cl/cl/entretenimiento/2018/03/14/pearl-jam-chile-casa.html | title=Pearl Jam en Chile: como en casa |date=March 14, 2018| access-date=March 14, 2018| publisher=Publimetro |language=es}} At the opening show of the tour, the band played their new song for the first time, dedicating it to the victims of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.{{cite web | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/pearl-jam-dedicate-cant-deny-me-live-debut-to-parkland-w517874 | title=Watch Pearl Jam Dedicate 'Can't Deny Me' Live Debut to Parkland Students |date=March 14, 2018| access-date=March 14, 2018| publisher=Rolling Stone}} They also played the song "Come Back" in memory of Chris Cornell who died the previous year.{{cite web | url=http://ultimateclassicrock.com/pearl-jam-2018-concert-set-list-video/ | title=Pearl Jam Play First Show in Nearly Two Years: Set List and Video |date=March 14, 2018| access-date=March 14, 2018| publisher=Ultimate Classic Rock}} Pearl Jam's show on March 18, 2018, at the Lollapalooza festival in Argentina, was cancelled due to severe weather.{{cite web | url=https://www.lollapaloozaar.com/news/comunicado-oficial-el-tercer-dia-del-festival-se-cancela-por-severas-condiciones-climaticas/ | title=Comunicado oficial: el tercer día del festival se cancela por severas condiciones climáticas |date=March 18, 2018| access-date=March 18, 2018| publisher=Lollapalooza |language=es}}{{cite web | url=https://pitchfork.com/news/lollapalooza-argentina-2018-cancels-final-day-over-severe-weather/ | title=Lollapalooza Argentina 2018 Cancels Final Day Over Severe Weather |date=March 18, 2018| access-date=March 18, 2018| publisher=Pitchfork}} At the final show in South America, in Brazil, Pearl Jam were joined onstage with Perry Farrell, frontman of Jane's Addiction and co-founder of Lollapalooza, to play the Jane's Addiction track "Mountain Song".{{cite web | url=https://www.alternativenation.net/watch-pearl-jam-cover-grunge-classic-perry-farrell/ | title=Watch Pearl Jam Cover Grunge Classic With Perry Farrell |date=March 25, 2018| access-date=March 25, 2018| publisher=Alternative Nation}}

The European tour started with two shows at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, with the band paying tribute to Anthony Bourdain and Chris Cornell.{{cite web | url=http://www.nme.com/news/music/pearl-jam-pay-tribute-to-anthony-bourdain-during-opening-night-of-tour-2338490-2338490 | title=Pearl Jam pay tribute to Anthony Bourdain during opening night of tour |date=June 13, 2018| access-date=June 17, 2018| publisher=NME}}{{cite web | url=https://www.spin.com/2018/06/pearl-jam-anthony-bourdain-tribute-watch/ | title=Watch Pearl Jam Pay Tribute to Anthony Bourdain and the Spade Family in Amsterdam |date=June 13, 2018| access-date=June 17, 2018| publisher=Spin}}{{cite web | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8461153/pearl-jam-pays-tribute-chris-cornell-amsterdam-classic-shirts | title=Pearl Jam Pays Tribute to Chris Cornell in Amsterdam With Classic T-Shirts |date=June 15, 2018| access-date=June 17, 2018| publisher=Billboard}} The tour continued with an appearance at the Pinkpop Festival, also in the Netherlands.{{cite web|url=https://www.festivalinfo.nl/review/5870/Pinkpop_2018_-_vrijdag/ |title=Pinkpop 2018 |date=June 18, 2018| access-date=June 18, 2018| publisher=Festival Info}} The next scheduled dates were two sold out nights at the O2 Arena in London, England.{{cite web|url=https://www.ft.com/content/e482ed36-73ad-11e8-bab2-43bd4ae655dd |title=Pearl Jam, 02 Arena, London — power chords and propulsive beats |date=June 20, 2018| access-date=June 20, 2018| publisher=Financial Times}} However, after playing the first show, Eddie Vedder lost his voice,{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/pearl-jam-postpone-london-performance-eddie-vedder-loses-voice/ |title=Pearl Jam Postpone London Performance After Eddie Vedder Loses Voice |date=June 20, 2018| access-date=June 20, 2018| publisher=Loudwire}} and the second night was postponed until July 17.{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/news/music/pearl-jam-reschedule-cancelled-london-show-2343831 |title=Pearl Jam reschedule cancelled London show |date=June 25, 2018| access-date=June 27, 2018| publisher=NME}} It was the first time that the band had postponed a show for this reason.{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/news/music/pearl-jam-cancel-o2-arena-show-eddie-vedder-loses-voice-2340963 |title=Pearl Jam cancel O2 Arena show after Eddie Vedder loses voice |date=June 20, 2018| access-date=June 20, 2018| publisher=NME}} The tour continued, with Pearl Jam playing at the i-Days Festival in Milan, Italy on June 22.{{cite web|url=https://consequence.net/2018/06/jill-vedder-jacket/ |title=Eddie Vedder's wife wears "Yes We All Care. Y Don't U?" jacket at Pearl Jam concert |date=June 23, 2018| access-date=June 23, 2018| publisher=Consequence of Sound}} They played two further shows in Italy, in Padua and Rome.{{cite web|url=https://www.vvox.it/2018/06/25/padova-pearl-jam-vs-trump-gli-daremo-un-calcio-nelle-palle/ |title=Padova, Pearl Jam vs Trump: "gli daremo un calcio nelle palle" |date=June 25, 2018| access-date=June 29, 2018| publisher=Vvox |language=it}}{{cite web|url=https://www.onstageweb.com/recensione-concerto/pearl-jam-roma-2018-foto-recensione-concerto-26-giugno/ |title=Il concerto da record dei Pearl Jam a Roma |date=June 27, 2018| access-date=June 29, 2018| publisher=Onstage |language=it}} The show in Rome saw the band cover several songs, including "Comfortably Numb" by Pink Floyd, "Eruption" by Van Halen and "Black Diamond" by Kiss, with drummer Matt Cameron on vocals for the latter.{{cite web|url=https://www.rockol.it/news-692434/concerti-pearl-jam-scaletta-del-concerto-allo-stadio-olimpico-roma |title=Concerti, Pearl Jam: la scaletta del concerto allo stadio Olimpico di Roma |date=June 26, 2018| access-date=June 29, 2018| publisher=Rockol |language=it}}

The European tour continued with several more arena shows, with Pearl Jam covering "Help!" by the Beatles at the gig in Prague,{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8464163/eddie-vedder-covers-the-beatles-at-pearl-jam-show |title=Eddie Vedder Covers The Beatles' 'Help!' at Pearl Jam Show in Prague |date=July 5, 2018| access-date=July 6, 2018| publisher=Billboard}} and they were joined onstage with J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. to cover Neil Young's "Rockin' in the Free World" in Berlin.{{cite web|url=https://www.alternativenation.net/pearl-jam-perform-dinosaur-jr-singer-j-mascis/ |title=Watch Pearl Jam Perform With Dinosaur Jr. Singer J Mascis |date=July 6, 2018| access-date=July 6, 2018| publisher=Alternative Nation}} Following the arena shows, the band played three festival dates: the Werchter Festival in Belgium, the Mad Cool Festival in Spain, and the NOS Alive Festival in Portugal.{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/pearl-jam-mc50-reunite-soundgarden-pair-onstage-kick-out-the-jams-rock-werchter/ |title=Pearl Jam + MC50 Reunite Soundgarden Pair Onstage for 'Kick Out the Jams' at Rock Werchter |date=July 8, 2018| access-date=July 18, 2018| publisher=Loudwire}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/blogs/pearl-jam-mad-cool-2018-review-2353632 |title=Pearl Jam rock for freedom and equality in the free world at Mad Cool 2018 |date=July 13, 2018| access-date=July 18, 2018| publisher=NME}}{{cite web|url=https://consequence.net/2018/07/jack-white-joins-pearl-jam-on-stage-in-portugal-watch/ |title=Jack White joins Pearl Jam on stage in Portugal |date=July 15, 2018| access-date=July 18, 2018| publisher=Consequence of Sound}} The European leg concluded on July 17, 2018, with the rescheduled date at London's O2 Arena. The Donald Trump baby balloon was on display outside the venue prior to and during the gig.{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8465972/pearl-jam-baby-trump-balloon-london-o2 |title=Baby Trump Balloon Takes Flight Outside Pearl Jam Show in London |date=July 18, 2018| access-date=July 18, 2018| publisher=Billboard}}{{cite web|url=http://ultimateclassicrock.com/pearl-jam-trump-baby-balloon/ |title=Pearl Jam Use Trump Baby Balloon at London Show |date=July 18, 2018| access-date=July 18, 2018| publisher=Ultimate Classic Rock}}

The American leg started on August 8, 2018, with a concert at Safeco Field in the band's hometown of Seattle, as part of project across the city to tackle homelessness.{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-live-reviews/pearl-jam-honor-seattle-roots-at-home-shows-kickoff-709230/ |title=Pearl Jam Honor Seattle Roots at 'Home Shows' Kickoff |date=August 9, 2018| access-date=August 9, 2018| publisher=Rolling Stone}} At the first show in Seattle, the band covered "We're Going to Be Friends" by the White Stripes.{{cite web|url=https://consequence.net/2018/08/pearl-jam-cover-the-white-stripes-seattle/ |title=Pearl Jam cover The White Stripes' "We're Going to Be Friends" at first Seattle concert in five years |date=August 9, 2018| access-date=August 9, 2018| publisher=Consequence of Sound}} At the second Seattle show, Pearl Jam covered the Chris Cornell song "Missing", which was written for the Singles Soundtrack.{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/watch-pearl-jam-cover-chris-cornells-missing/ |title=Watch Pearl Jam Cover Chris Cornell's "Missing" |date=August 11, 2018| access-date=August 11, 2018| publisher=Pitchfork}} The band were also joined onstage with Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, along with Mark Arm and Steve Turner from Mudhoney.{{cite web|url=https://consequence.net/2018/08/pearl-jam-chris-cornell-tom-petty-covers/ |title=Pearl Jam cover Chris Cornell and Tom Petty at Seattle Home Away show |date=August 11, 2018| access-date=August 11, 2018| publisher=Consequence of Sound}} The two shows raised more than $11 million to help with homelessness in the city.{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/watch-pearl-jam-cover-chris-cornells-missing-at-seattle-stadium-gig-710169/ |title=Watch Pearl Jam Cover Chris Cornell's 'Missing' at Seattle Stadium Gig |date=August 11, 2018| access-date=August 11, 2018| publisher=Rolling Stone}}{{cite web|url=https://consequence.net/2018/08/pearl-jam-raise-11-million-seattle-homeless/ |title=Pearl Jam raise 11 million dollars for Seattle's homeless population |date=August 12, 2018| access-date=August 12, 2018| publisher=Consequence of Sound}} The next show was at the Washington–Grizzly Stadium in Missoula on August 13, where Pearl Jam promoted the Rock2Vote campaign, to get young people voting.{{cite web|url=https://www.missoulacurrent.com/government/2018/08/pearl-jam-missoula-2/ |title=Pearl Jam rocks Missoula's vote, the great 'equalizer' |date=August 14, 2018| access-date=August 15, 2018| publisher=Missoula Current}} The poster for the gig featured an image of Donald Trump's corpse being pecked at by a bald eagle outside the White House.{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/pearl-jam-under-fire-for-poster-showing-donald-trumps-rotting-corpse-on-white-house-lawn-2366824 |title=Pearl Jam under fire for poster depicting Donald Trump's rotting corpse |date=August 15, 2018| access-date=August 15, 2018| publisher=NME}} It drew some controversy, with the Republican candidate for the Senate election in Montana, Matt Rosendale, calling it "disgusting and reprehensible".{{cite web|url=http://www.kpax.com/story/38889081/pearl-jam-poster-from-missoula-show-ignites-online-controversy |title=Pearl Jam poster from Missoula show ignites online controversy |date=August 15, 2018| access-date=August 15, 2018| publisher=KPAX}}

The next two dates of the tour were at Wrigley Field, Chicago. At the first night, the band covered "Rebel Rebel" by David Bowie,{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/watch-pearl-jam-cover-david-bowies-rebel-rebel-at-chicagos-wrigley-field-713119/ |title=Watch Pearl Jam Cover David Bowie's 'Rebel Rebel' at Chicago's Wrigley Field |date=August 19, 2018| access-date=August 20, 2018| publisher=Rolling Stone}} and were later joined onstage with Dennis Rodman.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/dennis-rodman-crashes-pearl-jams-chicago-concert-to-talk-politics |title=Dennis Rodman crashes Pearl Jam's Chicago concert to talk politics |date=August 19, 2018| access-date=August 20, 2018| publisher=Fox News}} Writing for the Chicago Sun-Times, Selena Fragassi said that "Pearl Jam shows remain some of the most unpredictable and eclectic live performances".{{cite web|url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/pearl-jam-concert-review-wrigley-field-eddie-vedder-chicago-music-weekend/ |title=Pearl Jam as eclectic as always in triumphant, emotional Wrigley Field return |date=August 19, 2018| access-date=August 20, 2018| publisher=Chicago Sun-Times}} As per the show at Wrigley Field on the 2013 tour, the second night in Chicago suffered a rain delay during Pearl Jam's set.{{cite web|url=https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/08/20/pearl-jam-forced-to-clear-field-at-wrigley-field-due-to-weather-concerns/ |title=Pearl Jam Forced To Clear Field At Wrigley Field Due To Weather Concerns |date=August 20, 2018| access-date=August 22, 2018| publisher=CBS Chicago}} The band were able to return to the stage to complete the show, which included the first ever live performance of the song "Evil Little Goat", an outtake from their debut album Ten.{{cite web|url=https://www.alternativenation.net/pearl-jam-debut-incredible-new-ten-song-first-time/ |title=Pearl Jam Debut Incredible New Ten Song For First Time |date=August 20, 2018| access-date=August 22, 2018| publisher=Alternative Nation}}{{cite web|url=https://consequence.net/2018/08/live-review-pearl-jam-wrigley-field-2018/ |title=Live Review: Pearl Jam Keep Tradition Alive at Chicago's Wrigley Field (8/18, 8/20) |date=August 20, 2018| access-date=August 22, 2018| publisher=Consequence of Sound}}

The tour concluded with two sold-out shows at Fenway Park in Boston.{{cite web|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/2018/09/03/pearl-jam-brings-heat-fenway/7fDbeyOIhKIg22pQL2e5HK/story.html |title=Pearl Jam brings the heat at Fenway |work=The Boston Globe |date=September 3, 2018 |access-date=September 4, 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.telegram.com/news/20180905/pearl-jams-fenway-shows-by-numbers |title=Pearl Jam's Fenway shows by the numbers |work=Telegram.com |date=September 5, 2018 |access-date=September 6, 2018}} At the first show, the song "Out of My Mind", an outtake from Vitalogy, was played for the first time in nine years.{{cite web|url=https://consequence.net/2018/09/pearl-jam-taillights-fade/ |title=Pearl Jam cover Buffalo Tom's "Taillights Fade" at Fenway Park |work=Consequence of Sound |date=September 3, 2018 |access-date=September 4, 2018}} The Boston Herald's Jed Gottlieb said that the band "seemed to pluck sublime rock, unafraid of real emotion from nowhere, and thrill the stadium".{{cite web|url=http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/2018/09/pearl_jam_delivers_gem_of_a_show_at_fenway_park |title=Pearl Jam delivers gem of a show at Fenway Park |work=The Boston Herald |date=September 4, 2018 |access-date=September 4, 2018}}

File:PearlJam01London2018.jpg at the O2 Arena, London on June 18, 2018]]

File:PearlJam02London2018.jpg at the O2 Arena, London on June 18, 2018]]

File:PearlJam01Padova2018.jpg at the Stadio Euganeo, Padua on June 24, 2018]]

File:PearlJam01Prague2018.jpg at the O2 Arena, Prague on July 1, 2018]]

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:{{note label|L|A|A}} These concerts are part of the Lollapalooza festival.

:{{note label|P|B|B}} This concert is part of the Pinkpop Festival.

:{{note label|I|C|C}} This concert is part of the i-Days Festival.

:{{note label|W|D|D}} This concert is part of the Werchter Festival.

:{{note label|E|E|E}} This concert is part of the Mad Cool Festival.

:{{note label|N|F|F}} This concert is part of the NOS Alive Festival.

:{{note label|N|G|G}} This concert was originally scheduled to take place on June 19.

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Pearl Jam

• Jeff Ament – bass guitar
• Stone Gossard – rhythm guitar
• Mike McCready – lead guitar
• Eddie Vedder – lead vocals, guitar
• Matt Cameron – drums

Additional musicians

• Boom Gaspar – Hammond B3 and keyboards

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