• Neil Young Cracks Top 40 for 40th Time: Top 7 Highest-Charting Albums

    This week marked an interesting accomplishment for Neil Young, who debuted an album in the Top 40 of the Billboard 200 for the 40th time with The Monsanto Years, which opened at no. 21. Many of the reviews for Monsanto have been mixed—either as a question of its musical content or because of Young's politics, which tackles numerous companies including the titular Monsanto and Starbucks. Regardless of what you think about Young's politics, and even if you dislike his style personally, you've got to hand it to him for having cracked the Top 40 on the albums chart 40 times. Music Times isn't going to run through all 40 of those entries, but we'll give you a quick rundown of the seven highest-charting albums in Young's catalogue. You may be surprised at some that did...and didn't...make the cut.

  • Eddie Vedder Brings Chicago Cubs Onstage During Fundraiser

    If there's one thing you know about Pearl Jam front man Eddie Vedder, it's that he's a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan. Having been welcomed into the stadium with open arms over the years and making it a tradition to sing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the 7th inning stretch, Vedder feels right at home at Wrigley Field alongside his favorite athletes. Thursday night the 50-year-old power vocalist lived a dream come true when the players on the Chicago Cubs returned the favor by joining him onstage at the 4th annual Hot Stove Cool Music benefit show for the Epstein's Foundation to Be Named Later.

  • Beyonce, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran and Pearl Jam to Play Global Citizen Festival 2015

    The 2015 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park has announced its headliners for this Fall, as Beyoncé, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran and Pearl Jam will take the stage for one of the year's most celebrated charity concerts. There's no official word on which act will be the main headliner at the end of the night, but Chris Martin—who signed on as creative director for the concert earlier this year—has hinted that Bey will be the big attraction.

  • Dave Grohl, Dave Krusen, Christopher Thorn Cover 'B**ch' [WATCH]

    Even in the midst of suffering a broken leg, Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters decided to continue touring while giving the fans a great 20th anniversary show in Washington D.C. The morning of the gig could've been used as ample resting time, but that would not have been too rock and roll, would it? Instead, Grohl organized a Rally & Ride motorcycle event on the morning of the Fourth of July.

  • 5 Triple Crown Horses and Music to Match: Michael Jackson, U2 and More

    Fans of horse racing finally got the Triple Crown they had been waiting 37 years for when American Pharoah won at Belmont this weekend, capping off a Spring that included wins at the Preakness Stakes and the Kentucky Derby. It was the first time a horse had won the "Big 3" since Affirmed during 1978, with the horse in question finally sealing the deal in the third race. We say "finally" because it's not as if attempts at the Triple Crown are rare—13 horses won the first two legs of the Crown in the years since 1978—however the lengthier Belmont course often wore down on the hopeful horses. Music Times doesn't know much about racing, but we wanted to pay tribute to the last five Triple Crown winners with a comparable musical act, including Michael Jackson, U2 and more.

  • 5 Great Grunge Documentaries Not Based on Kurt Cobain: 'Hype!', 'Pearl Jam Twenty' and More

    No music documentary has gotten as much hype this year as 'Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck,' the document on the life of Nirvana's frontman featuring new footage, new songs, and potentially even a sex tape featuring Courtney Love (not really...but director Brett Morgen had a chance). Cobain was arguably the most influential musician of the '90s, a demigod among many music icons that emerged from Seattle's grunge scene. We can't wait to check out Montage of Heck but for the time being we recommend you check out these other five documentaries that look at aspects of Seattle's rock scene during the era, looking at Pearl Jam, Mudhoney and more. No, 'Singles' isn't one of them.

  • Pearl Jam & Fans Buy House for Mother Love Bone Frontman Andrew Wood's Mom

    Andrew Wood is an important part of Pearl Jam, despite the fact that he's been dead for 25 years. The late singer fronted Mother Love Bone, one of PJ's predeccessors that featured Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard. Ament, Gossard and the rest of Pearl Jam nation pulled their resources together and raised some money recently to help out Andrew's mother, Toni, who was living in a run-down trailer.

  • Eddie Vedder, Pete Townshend Announce 'Celebrating The Who' Concert

    Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder and guitarist Pete Townshend are joining forces to put on a benefit concert May 14 in Chicago. The event, titled "Celebrating The Who," will pay tribute to one of England's greatest groups all while raising money for Teen Cancer America. Other members of The Who's current touring band will help provide the music, including drummer Zak Starkey, son of Ringo Starr.

  • 8 Bands with Brews for National Beer Day: Hanson, Pearl Jam, The Grateful Dead & More

    While some people may still be recovering from St. Patrick's Day last month, another big drinking holiday hit us today (April 7): National Beer Day. The explosion of craft beer in the United States over the last decade, of course, warranted plenty of boozy collaborations between craft breweries and rock 'n' roll icons who love to get down with some ice cold ales. To help celebrate this sacred holiday, we've gather a list of eight bands who have done just that.

  • Ex-Pearl Jam Drummer Dave Abbruzzese Wanted on Drug Charges

    Dave Abbruzzese, former drummer for Pearl Jam, is wanted in Texas on two drug charges. He has been a wanted man in the Lone Star State since September on a charge of drug possession and on a charge of manufacturing or delivery of a controlled substance. There is also a $1,000 reward for any tips that lead to his arrest, 'Consequence of Sound' noted.
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