A writer for Rolling Stone magazine traces the rise of the rock band, Pearl Jam, to the top of the burgeoning Seattle music scene and on to superstardom, focusing on the bands confrontational singer, Eddie Vedder. 50,000 first printing. Tour. Traces the rise of the rock band Pearl Jam to the top of the burgeoning Seattle music scene and on to superstardom, focusing on the bands confrontational singer, Eddie Vedder