Just over 20 years ago the members of a newly-formed rock band from Seattle made the decision to change their name from Mookie Blaylock to Pearl Jam. The rest, as they say, is history. A documentary about the group’s 20 years of breaking barriers is due from famed director Cameron Crowe in September. We finally have our first taste of the film, titled PJ20, with this short clip about the name change…
And, yes, that is Layne Staley of Alice in Chains in front of the store. We’re still awaiting word on the dates and location of Pearl Jam’s own festival.
