I liked the banana-seat bikes with the high handlebars - maybe a card in the wheel could have been part of it.

That's not to say Eddie's never done anything malicious. But he never grabbed power for power's sake. His position was gained only because he has that energy, and that's naturally where he ended up.

The focus of my playing is the groove, and every time I find a new rhythm, I find I can write a bunch of new songs. Learning how to dance, or drum, or to swing my body in a new way is the fundamental way I find a new riff. Because when you learn to swing your body in a new way, you begin to swing with your instrument differently.

We’re super fortunate in Pearl Jam to have such loyal fans...who really want to come & see us play.

As a songwriter it's kind of hard to listen to your own stuff with clarity.

Right, those relationships with your parents and family are the hardest to figure out, and the same patterns get carried into a band situation.

It may take me a long time before I feel 'ready' to tour as a lead singer. I may never be ready... we'll just have to see.