The Activism Of American Rock Music For Recent Twenty-Five Years

The fall of1990, under the ceiling of a practice space in Seattle, Washington, a jam by five young man musicians strikes the first sparkle for the nowadays "still alive", still active rock band, Pearl Jam. It has been approximately a quarter century since this beginning, during which, the world has witnessed those10studio albums and3compilation albums, and a dozen after another dozen special holiday singles to its fan club, all springing out of their heartfelt collaboration as well as that shared love of rock&roll, not to mention the over900live performances. It’s not just its music but its pursuit with dedicated creation that wins Pearl Jam a solid status among Northern American rockers.Aside from their very music, members of Pearl Jam still care, personally or as a team, about quite a range of fields for public good and social issues, extending from politics, charity and support, to health and environmental conservation, and to creative arts. My respect for their stand so as their devotion for the good, the cultural impact and creativity that it brings, and its influence on American society, culture of the late twentieth century, certainly belong to my reasons why this band is chosen as my essay’s subject.Given that it has a history for almost25years, its records long been worldwide bestsellers, its footprint been on five continents, little is known in China about even the band itself, let alone what Pearl Jam expresses through its works, its deeds. In the chapters below I would search the interviews and biographies by members of Pearl Jam for valuable information. Then, in reference to words, especially public assessment about this band, there is my piece of objective introduction and detailed analysis on this Seattle-based rock band’s story and background, with attention to what it has done and how it influences the world either in or beyond the industry, affirming also its steadfast attitudes-including its affection for rock, its persistence in social involvement, its adherence to audience. Hopefully one tentative analysis and research would be built up along with my attempt to argue for the value of Pearl Jam’s activism.