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    Pearl Jam

    Pearl Jam

    Awards & Honours

    46

    Awards Won

    2

    Honours

    3

    Rankings

    5

    Covers

    4

    Records

    Pearl Jam's achievements are staggering. They have sold over 100 million albums worldwide, with eight number-one albums on the Billboard 200, tying them with The Beatles for the most by a rock band. Their debut album Ten is certified 13× platinum, and their second album Vs. set the record for fastest-selling album at the time.They have won two Grammy Awards, eight MTV Video Music Awards, and an American Music Award, among many others. Their 2017 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility is a testament to their lasting influence. They hold a Guinness World Record for the most albums to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 by a rock band, and their 2013 Wrigley Field concert sold out in minutes, setting a venue record.Their live performances are legendary, with the Gigaton tour grossing over $100 million. Their commitment to social causes and their willingness to challenge industry norms have made them more than just a band; they are cultural icons.

    Pearl Jam receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame·2017

    Inducted in their first year of eligibility.

    Guinness World Record

    Guinness World Records·2024

    Most albums to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 by a rock band (8).

    Rankings & Lists

    #8

    Top Ten Live Acts of All Time

    Rolling Stone·2006
    #8

    100 Greatest Artists of All Time

    Rolling Stone·2011
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    500 Greatest Albums of All Time

    Rolling Stone·2020

    Magazine Covers

    Rolling Stone

    1993-10-14

    Pearl Jam: The Band That Refuses to Behave

    Rolling Stone

    2006-05-18

    Pearl Jam: The Band That Broke the Rules

    TIME

    1994-04-18

    The State of Rock

    Billboard

    2024-03-16

    Pearl Jam's Dark Matter

    Spin

    1993-11-01

    Pearl Jam: The New Kings of Rock?

    Records & Feats

    Most number-one albums on the Billboard 200 by a rock band

    Chart Record·2024

    With Dark Matter (2024), Pearl Jam tied The Beatles with their eighth number-one album.

    Fastest-selling album at the time of release

    Sales·1993

    Vs. sold 950,378 copies in its first week, setting a record in 1993.

    Most official live bootlegs released

    Historic First·2024

    Pearl Jam has released over 200 official live bootlegs, more than any other band.

    First band to sell out Wrigley Field in minutes

    Touring·2013

    Their 2013 concert at Wrigley Field sold out in minutes, setting a venue record.