The first time I saw Pearl Jam was the video for Alive. I didn’t know what to think about the band. “What are these guys? They aren’t like Metallica or Guns n Roses. Why is that guy wearing a weird hat?” Over time, their music became the anthems of my formative years. Our friends bonded over their music - and little did I know over the next 25+ years just how many more friends I’d make due to that music. The band has been a big part of my life - I hope that we can enjoy them for another 25+ years!