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American Masters  Pearl Jam's Name Change

Learn about the band's original name and the reasons for changing it Details

 

Program: American Masters

Episode: Pearl Jam's Name Change

This excerpt from Cameron Crowe's Pearl Jam Twenty features Pearl Jam discussing their original band name, Mookie Blaylock. American Masters Pearl Jam Twenty premieres nationwide Friday, October 21, 2011 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) as part of the first PBS Arts Fall Festival.

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Duration: (0:30)
Premiere Date: 10/21/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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