David Letterman Inducts Pearl Jam into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

[@seanjarrett3890]

His statement about not taking live music for granted really rings true right now.

[@AC3handle]

Especially when you're stuck having to make your own at home. Pots, pans, and rubber bands, just don't do the trick.

[@laurademarrais3248]

Amen brother...

[@Mark-yu5ni]

Speak it, Sean. No truer words.

[@SRLovesPandas1]

yup, virtual concerts don't hit the same

[@wtfrocks8663]

Wrote my comment before I read yours.

[@richydagger4100]

Anyone that hasn’t seen the letterman episode when he can’t stop humming Black. On air. Than Eddie bursts thru stage and told him to finally stop the Black obsession lol

[@jakeseitz]

Link?

[@lupesantiago5801]

Yes, it was AWESOME!

[@jessicasalazar6174]

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[@kayc.3363]

Did he???? I hvnt seen it. That comment just made me smile .

[@mooniejohnson]

That was one of the funniest moments on Letterman. Love the guy and he's hilarious, but the sheer "what" that I uttered at my TV was followed by one of the single biggest laughs I had. I'd be lying if I said tears weren't streaking down my face and that rarely happens. Cheers to Dave, Eddie, and the band. So wonderful.

[@sarac.3568]

"I used to have a tv show"...he's really humble to put it that way. Like, yeah Dave, you had THE show. I love Letterman

[@sharonklinger912]

To a band who was just more than a band , they were part of a movement!! And to have David Letterman induct you into the rock hall of fame is priceless!!

[@sharonklinger912]

@gregnormal5 yes I'm a big fan of pearl jam. Thank for asking. Happy Easter Greg!

[@sharonklinger912]

@Greg Normal well I woke up with Evenflow in my head...different songs for different days. Gonna be a nice one today!

[@sharonklinger912]

@gregnormal5 I'm from PA and you?

[@sharonklinger912]

@gregnormal5 From Pa and you?

[@sharonklinger912]

@gregnormal5 I can't get away from the phsyco

[@obfuscated3090]

Dave's got excellent taste in bands and boosted many careers. He's insightful, intelligent and KIND.

[@stevejones8090]

what the shit ? you must be really young....try to watch some of letterman's old shows back in the 80s, he was a prick

[@joenobody5913]

It's crazy how many careers in entertainment in general he's helped. Comics, bands, actors....I know Norm Macdonald LOVED Dave and felt he owed him everything. Came on to do the last comedy set for Daves last episode even (and you know it meant a lot to Norm as his voice broke twice when he almost started crying and had to stop to compose himself and was in tears by the time Dave came over to hug him, which is probably the only time I've ever seen Norm break "character"). It's worth watching and very sweet, also sad being that Norms gone now.

[@tysonmadding8559]

Dave was driving and heard hootie and the blowfish on a local radio station and and told his show to find them and get them on the show

[@GTR0419]

I agree when it comes to music. I have friends that were signed and played on the Letterman show. He may be insightful and "intelligent." But he's known to be kind of a dick and his intelligence is selective.

[@Winterstick549]

Him and Paul.

[@dayvioncarter2246]

Nirvana : 2014 Pearl Jam : 2017 Now all we need is Soundgarden and Alice In Chains induced into rock and roll hall of fame and the rock hall will be set with all grunge greats!

[@bec775775]

You've listed my personal faves. Agree. It's time for Alice in Chains.

[@1985cactus]

Mudhoney and Melvins are millions time better than PJ, SG and AiC

[@bec775775]

1985cactus Nope. On par. Love all you listed, but in my eyes. not better.

[@usedcarcowboy5575]

1985cactus Mudhoney most certainly is not. They’re ok, but give me a break

[@zakman246]

What a dumb comparison.

[@stusux]

"Live music is a gift." And theres truly not many bands better at giving that gift than Pearl Jam.

[@mikeisagodd2012]

stp was better

[@paulharrell7964]

letterman's induction is classic

[@fugelkusch3722]

When we go to a concert nowadays we're the old farts. But you know what kids? We've seen 'em all live. Alive, drugged, at their peak.

[@andreaskarlsson5217]

Don't piss on people's night

[@Wisconsin222]

And Layne Staley of Alice N Chains, Chris Cornell, and Robert Plant also

[@jmillerdesign]

THANK YOU DAVE! Warren Zevon absolutely deserves an induction. Easily one of the greatest songwriters of all time and he goes ignored. Fantastic of Dave for the shoutout to Warren. And big congrats to Pearl Jam as well, very deserved.

[@chevynovascotia3301]

I'm so glad he was the one who got to do this. He absolutely loved Eddie

[@ziggy321gj]

me too

[@richardperez9068]

saw them in 92 at the MTV music awards here in L.A...what a show .Pearl Jam..Nirvana..Red Hot Chili Peppers and Black Crowes...what a line up

[@wasteland70]

Letterman. He is utterly unique. And the letter Eddie wrote to his son, I have an entire new respect for him.

[@toblerusseta]

Johan LA it's in the video y'dummy

[@khunopie9159]

ZZ Top needs to induct Dave into the Hall of Fame

[@TRACYEGOODE]

wasteland70 made me cry.

[@PinStripes41]

Johan LA is that a joke?

[@toblerusseta]

you searched the internet to find information about the letter but you can't be bothered to watch a 15 min vid? The proportion of how much you care about the letter vs the effort required to find out would make for an interesting graph

[@Jackferrett6781]

I love how Eddie's wife was crying when she heard Dave read the letter

[@davidedemurodominijanni9889]

I love how Eddie's wife was. Period. _PS: Just kidding but couldn't stop that coming..._

[@shinigami146]

I suspect she gets very emotional every time she re-realizes that she married a legend and an awesome human being.

[@SuperPineboy]

@@shinigami146 Eddie is an icon

[@enriquemontenegro2365]

dave reads the letter, man

[@fontainejohn]

did you love it?

[@franzbeck3177]

A band that dont even need an introduction. Well deserved. PJ have been a huge part of my life, and always will be.

[@72marshflower15]

My first concert was Pearl Jam ‘96 in South Dakota. Someone dropped a dude with a beer bottle across the head and Eddie stopped the show to call them out. It might have been me given I heard someone encouraging another to hit me as I passed by shortly before. The U.S. needs help. Thank you Eddie for standing up for so many people. ✨✊✨

[@myinfinity309]

That was awesome!... Alice in Chains NEEDS to be in the the hall of fame! No one can make Layne Staley's voice and Jerry cantrell's guitar!!!!!

[@splinteredspace3469]

I agree with ya, but they never won any MTV or any awards at shows and I kind of like that. Only 1 was WOULD and that was for best video... these award shows are BS anyways

[@dollydagger7502]

AIC (with Layne) was 17x the band PJ was. Life is criminal.

[@joenobody5913]

@@splinteredspace3469 The awards shows are, but this is a bit different. And if the awards shows are BS (which I agree with), why the fuck are you bringing up the fact they never won anything as if that should keep them out of the Hall of Fame? It's a little different than awards shows and would be a nice thing to do. But ultimately it's pretty meaningless too. Nobody has ever said "That band was awesome"..."Well yeah, but they aren't in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" as if it's somehow a judge of talent or how much fans love them. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that whoever profits the most from the rock and roll hall of fame is NOT a musician. Probably someone or someones that none of us have ever heard of who doesn't give a fuck who does or doesn't get inducted, just as long as they can keep collecting $$$

[@pieter2285]

@@dollydagger7502 no it wasn't

[@Koragh_]

They will as long as they were mainstream famous

[@limer4330]

Great band. Pearl Jam is one of the best bands to ever grace the earth.

[@racerx6041]

"Playing guitar is kinda like fishing, fishing for songs." Eddie Vedder.✌ 2017

[@rockingbirdey]

Letterman better induct Foo Fighters. Thats his favourite band. Him and that band have a love affair

[@tripjet999]

"He" and that band...

[@pessimisticpianist582]

@@tripjet999 He and his elite handlers.

[@pessimisticpianist582]

Where is any music?

[@folgargrimm6811]

just everlong

[@Johnnywhamo]

Foo Fighter SUCK! Seriously, they are America's Nickleback with a nicer frontman.

[@dddlll2471]

I'm Staten Island... to me dave is a NY God.... we ran home in time just to catch his groundbreaking shows... 1980s were the best.... big up Paul Shaffer another NYC legend

[@gumpcard]

I love that Dave plugged Warren Zevon's induction, and Eddie played a Warren Zevon song for him when Dave got the Mark Twain award.

[@theseattlegreen1871]

Cant find a Letterman

[@klrba75]

Bravo! Your comment is very underrated.

[@Jero-P]

This is a great comment, but you're not a bot

[@coachtim6188]

Just great. That is now an earworm and I can't stop it. Preciate it. 😂

[@stephenstuckey]

Best comment!

[@jdawson4810]

I see what you did there. Excellent

[@artlover1477]

Obviously, Dave had great rock bands playing on his NBC show. But, when his CBS show started in 93, there was a musical revolution going on. Dave did so much to promote all those new bands!

[@jasonezzell6901]

I’ve probably watched this fifty times and I will watch it fifty more. My comedic and musical heroes being friends is something you can’t get everyday.

[@punisher8451]

Pearl.jam.is.a legend...... My favorite band of all time! We perform one of thier song when i was 17......... Now im 45 but still i heard thier song my blood flows alive!!! Bravo eddie. And band mates deserve to be a hall of fame

[@davidblankenship5754]

0t 70-1😮😅😊😮ŕ

[@JohnNoirSmith]

David Letterman pretty much sounds like everyone in 2021. Can't express how grateful he is to be out of the house, and what a gift being able to experience live music again truly is (and not take it for granted)

[@dustinmcfarland2441]

That was the most passion I've seen out of Letterman in many, many years.

[@RyanSmith-wo2pi]

.

[@RyanSmith-wo2pi]

98 year old ladies

[@lyricessence]

Watching My Next Guest Needs No Introduction and this, it's pretty clear that he's learned a lot, has a lot of regrets, and has become a much more humble man in retirement and parenthood.

[@justinsane3909]

That might be the most respectable and deserving standing ovation I've ever seen. You'd almost think Dave was inducted himself. He's a great lover of music and seeing him sit beside my other idol Jimmy Page during Led Zeppelin's tribute, was a shocking treat.

[@thehighhopes5336]

Pearl jam are a great band. I'm glad they got in, but Dave Abbruzzese should have gotten in with them. He played on two of their biggest records.

[@srpdesigns]

Absolutely!!!!!!

[@drewa1999]

@@srpdesigns Abbrulutely!!

[@MicroSoftner]

He was there when they got famous and helped propell them to fame yes...

[@smkxodnwbwkdns8369]

More like one album and a few songs on another album.

[@loveiseternity]

He wasn’t on TEN

[@patois12]

I never realized how many times Dave had PJ on his show. Many many times. Best person to do this induction for sure.

[@dansayers3913]

By far the best induction ever. So heartfelt. And the letter written from Ed to Harry is why they are one of the best bands to Grace us. Great musicians and ever better human beings!! Long live PJ!!!

[@thehighhopes5336]

dave has always been known for his sarcastic attitude. you can really see how much he care about these guys. especially Eddie. that letter at the end was great.

[@falkormoonchild4822]

Idea by the show author and composer. A pure ironic critic to their ignorance of their success creator, who wished once to receive a letter with a guitar, but never did. playing violin projected on Letterman's son (similar age of the composer years ago) was a metaphor for playing First Violin as author anyway.

[@zzzroxyzzz]

I was 8 when ten came out. My older brother had it, I'd sit outside his room listening to it while he was listening to it, I wasn't allowed to listen to it but I didn't care it was amazing. Jeremy was the first rock song I wanted to hear over and over and over again, that, heart shaped box by nirvana, no rain by blind melon, last dance with Mary Jane by Tom petty and the heartbreakers, I was barely ten, but those were the songs that got me through a lot of bullying and made me want to sing and play piano. Music is magical.

[@dannyh5937]

Sounds like we had the same upbringing

[@Anna-ql9gl]

I spy Geddy Lee. Hey, this was a beautiful and heartfelt speech. Letterman loves music and i loved how he came down on stage with each and every band and shook their hands and meant it. Pearl Jam deserved this induction and so did Dave.

[@RyanSmith-wo2pi]

Flip the hat A

[@ChrisBealsProductions]

@Dave Abbruzzese was the main reason I enjoyed @Pearl Jam #DaveAbbruzzese #PearlJam

[@198krydstogt]

....and congrats to PearlJam. They made a great impact on my generation, and I Hope their hard working and honest aporoach to music transcends, and passes on to the generations to come.

[@BaoziPork]

You never know greatness until it's being missed, great to see you David & Pearl Jam.

[@Hoosier3091]

So when is Soundgarden gonna be in there? All the founding grunge bands deserve to be in there. It's a shame Chris Cornell won't get to see it

[@leagueofshadows]

Vote for Soundgarden class of 2020. Check google on how to join the fan vote

[@nicestrat]

Who's fault is that?

[@bigmike5785]

Chris obviously didnt give a fuck about the hall of fame, he also wont see his kids grow up. He fucking killed himself.

[@langdonalger9219]

Big Mike well, that was negative.

[@Hoosier3091]

@@nicestrat technically, Hall of Fame voters

[@GenX1968]

I hope no one ever forgets Andrew Wood and Mother Love Bone. Because without him and the band before. There would be no Pearl Jam.

[@jacobboyd5041]

I do remember him and he was a lot better song writer than pearl jam anyways

[@y_0886]

Yeah as I was watching all I thought about was Andy and how he would loved be there and deserved

[@12HarmonicChaos]

Landrew

[@12HarmonicChaos]

Ever listen to malfunkshun?

[@BYTHEWAY9-x9g]

Its so cute to see eddie and his daughter ♥

[@OGGOAT23]

SOUNDGARDEN AND ALICE IN CHAINS BELONG IN THE HALL OF FAMW IDGAF WHAT ANYBODY SAYS.

[@michaelrichardt91]

OGGOAT_ _ Fuck yeah

[@chrissimpson6701]

Your right, and I'm fucking pissed because not one time did Ed thank Chris yet Matt was SG's drummer, it shows who truly loved and appreciated Chris in my opinion.

[@raymondkaufmann2531]

They were better then pearl jam and nirvana

[@raymondkaufmann2531]

Soundgarden and alice in chains that is

[@toddlehman928]

Of course

[@crispy6311]

Dave will be there to induct The Foo Fighters too... he loves those guys.

[@BalboaBaggins]

Foo Fighters suck.

[@gabrielklushkan2438]

Balboa Baggins no u

[@noahhugo5075]

@@BalboaBaggins that's your opinion

[@ssj3brolyoffical675]

@@BalboaBaggins cool

[@pessimisticpianist582]

@@noahhugo5075 Him and me, and i am here to pollute this suckfest from david suckerman.

[@PushyMikegarcia]

I've seen this video a couple of times just out of motivation, and I still can't figure our why someone would dislike it, Eddie Vedder and David Letterman, such iconic personas

[@rebecca8525]

Can’t find a Letterman

[@BryanCooperOfficial]

Real shame that Dave Abbruzzese was left out of this. He was a key part of arguably the band's most exciting, creative chapter.

[@nicholashardick5959]

Absolutely

[@MrDobsey]

Absolutely agree

[@jeanluke39]

no

[@BENNYB-ze4dw]

I grew up to this amazing band. EDDIE IS ONE OF THE GREAT FRONTMANS AND VOICE.

[@baboom007]

Dave deserves more from us. If you see him on the street say Thanks Dave

[@daudidaudi]

This band means the world to me. Helped me get through so much. Truly deserve it. LEGENDS!

[@laura-pt6ne]

Leave it to Dave to offer such an insightful and genuinely heartfelt induction speech. He is a true fan.

[@tylercoogan1870]

Ode to live music, Letterman absolutely crushed it. Greatest American band. Pure joy.

[@rh1507]

I was a junior or a senior in Marion high school when 91 rolled around. I remember very well the music which I the rest of generation x was so privileged to experience. So many years have passed since then but when I listen to any of the great's from then I'm taken back to my younger years and always feel and remember the passion bands like Pearl Jam brought to me. I can only congratulate and thank them.

[@cadrehanson1833]

how much class can one ask for in one clip.. I miss David Letterman and I miss good music like Pearl Jam

[@calixa]

I was there that night, and while I was at first very disappointed that my dream of seeing Neil and PJ share the stage was over, I truly believe that what Dave brought to the table, Neil wouldn't have come close. Fantastic, honest, genuine words from a true fan, that has been there since the start. Great Job Letterman and a truly magical night in Brooklyn all around.

[@CorbCorbin]

In It To Spin It Got to see them play together in the mid 90s. It was a really great show. This turned out great, especially with Neil not being able to do it.

[@michaelashe5265]

Totally agree.

[@FSEVENMAN]

In It To Spin It you are 100% dead wrong dummy

[@MacPhisto001]

I miss watching Dave every night so much & remember how much he LOVED PJ & having them on! You could always tell who his favs were!!

[@SlipKid12]

As a fan of Pearl Jam since 1991 I cried

[@jcdova29]

By far the best induction of the best band ever.

[@thekayes3364]

Except he barely mentioned everyone besides Eddie

[@joenobody5913]

@@thekayes3364 Well yeah, who else would he mention? .....I'm just kidding.It's not easy to write a speech like this and of course he's gonna talk more about the guy that's the most well known by a long shot, the guy he's known for decades and is the one that is always interviewed, etc.I'm sure you know all that though, right? Of course you do, you just wanted to find anything to try and bring someone else down just because you're a miserable loser. Thats why you found someone who clearly loved it and chose them to reply to. You should write Dave Letterman and tell HIM your pros/cons and how he can improve, I'm SURE he'll get right on it. Or just stop being a bitch and go talk to people like this in the real world, I bet that'll work for sure!

[@scazermazz]

When it comes to playing live, Pearl Jam is one of the few that never disappoints. I had them on my bucket list of bands I had to see at least once. It was 4th of July and they were in NJ. Across the river in Philly, they started shooting off a ton of fireworks. Pearl Jam accompanied that with "Keep on Rockin' in the Free World" THAT was intense. Seen them a couple more times after that. Still incredible.....

[@kellyparkinson8594]

Their early/First Bonnaroo performance was such an amazing show - I mean I knew it would blow my mind but I was transformed during that show. I have been so devoted to Pearl Jam as one of the most talented musicians now, ever...

[@JVTrickypants]

Letterman is an absolute fucking LEGEND in music - love him and how many artists he has introduces the world to is insane.

[@DiscoverMontréal]

Dave Letterman is a national fucking treasure.

[@howiedogp]

National fucking wet fart

[@aradcliffe585]

We need STP and Chains in the Hall...So good...So under appreciated

[@mrsoikawa]

Haven't been into Letterman too much recently but that was one of the best speeches I've ever seen.

[@borisyelp5195]

Moses inducting pearl jam into the rock and roll hall of Fame what an honor.

[@NeverAsk]

When he spoke about Black I knew this was coming.... I did that endlessly. What a tribute! Thanks Pearl Jam and Eddie you really led the band to a path of eternal beauty. Damn I am still humming Black as I am writing this.

[@0vrfl0ater41]

best induction EVER! I wish Chris was here ,sound garden would have been next.

[@i.a.3393]

0vr fl0ater They should have been inducted years ago. Around before Pearl Jam.

[@kennelson7559]

She dreams in color she dreams in red, can't find a letter man.

[@jorgearispe6581]

Unoriginal Name oooohhh CAN'T FIND A LETTER MAN!

[@XainesWorld]

Don't blame it on yourself... just blame it on the Letterman (yes yes it's not Pearl Jam but I couldn't resist)

[@MM-hb8he]

Yesss

[@raboesperto]

is Ament an Amish ?

[@ianyoung6672]

wtf?

[@sheldon6248]

I feel a sense of gratitude that my wife introduced me to a CD in 1981 called Ten. I was so blown away by the songs, lyrics the entire experience of blasting this music in my ears changed me profoundly and all these years later still blown away by this group. I have listened to there music every single day since 91 during my commute to work Ventura to Santa Barbara on my prize possession my 59 knucklehead for 32 years! Yesterday was my last day to jump on my bike and commute 29 miles to work as I am now officially retired at the young age 61. Filled with emotions wondering what this next chapter will bring but one thing that won't change is my love for this band. I'll still jump on my bike their music blasting my ears my bike vibrating under me , not a half bad life. Thank you Pearl Jam for 32 years of keeping my company during my commute. I'm a lucky man because my wife and 5 daughter's will surround me thru my retirement and for certain pearl jam will be playing in the background😁👍. Here's to the next chapter in life and my upcoming golden years, yep I'm a lucky man👍. One love ♥️

[@sheldon6248]

I meant 1991 obviously lol.

[@Toeken42]

saddened by the loss, forever grateful for music that has gotten me through the toughest times of life. Thanks Eddie, and Pearl Jam.

[@neusac]

What a precious event for music! ❤

[@richydagger4100]

It’s clear Dave and Eddie are buddies that’s what makes this so genuine

[@golddragon8672]

this made my day... its like seeing your old friend whom you havnt seen in a long time... respect to Dave and Pearl Jam!!!

[@jasonpeters9716]

Been my FAVORITE BAND since I bought "Vs" the day it dropped. October 1993. I was 16yrs old. Seen PJam 92/98/00/03/10.

[@DVineMe]

The fact that you have David Letterman, a talkshow host (which I do not say in a demeaning way), inducting you, not just one of your fellow artists, and you managed to have impressed him enough to do so pretty much tells you all you need to know about them. Also pretty sure everyone has that "du du du du" moment once in a while, I sure do have it every single time I see them play live still! One of the best bands ever, nothing but respect for them musically and from a humanitarian point of view we could go on for ages and ages really. They are an example to all of us.

[@nickcampbell1789]

Maybe one day Alice In Chains will be recognized

[@tonyadurst-scarlett1542]

They damn sure should be

[@challahartley2838]

AMEN! !!!

[@devinhallman]

They should be man, IMO that was the band from the 90s

[@davidnissim589]

They really should. I think they were the greatest grunge band.

[@davidedemurodominijanni9889]

If we look at those three bands and what Grunge has been and still is today here is what we can tell about it: Soundgarden and Chris Cornell were and remain its vivid brain Pearl Jam and Eddie Vedder were and are its pulsating heart Alice In Chains and Layne Staley were and are its tortured soul We can have our brain blown away, our heart broken to pieces... and yet we still survive. Just take our soul away from us and we are damn dead, dammit! Hail to Grunge's Finest and Greatest...

[@PedroMachadoBorges]

The man has class. Best Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ever.

[@jasondevault5066]

If human's are still around and listening to music two hundred years from now, there music will still be played.

[@michaelg3074]

One of the best hear felt, most deserving, articualte, and sincere indunctions into the RRHOF. Good job David. and, very entertaining.

[@pearlejam7115]

I love Pearl Jam and I love Dave. I do not think Neil would have shown put that much heart into his speech.

[@maldoror2007]

Chris Cornell should be there. I mean: Soundgarden.

[@jacobsaintjames]

He probably was. This was in April. Notice how everyone is still happy :(

[@maldoror2007]

ah, okay, I thought it was June 17, thanks Jake

[@falkormoonchild4822]

Wouldn't be a problem for Chris, though this show is from June 2017. He was kind of forgotten.

[@maldoror2007]

really, sure?

[@speedwagon9405]

:(

[@jareddavis950]

14:43 geddy lee and Alex lifeson. It makes me so happy to know that all of these rock legends come together and support each other. Rush and Pearl Jam are easily some of my favorite bands. This almost brings a tear to my eye.

[@MsPrincesspaulina]

Dave should have done a Pearl Jam Top Ten list as a part of his speech.

[@FirstLast-cf4mi]

cAN'T BELIEVE I waS once a peARLJAm fan. WhaT an iDioT.

[@johnjenks7812]

First Last you sure are kido!

[@joeafish]

TOP TEN* (get it) Pearl Jam Songs that were never written... Go... #10 - Jeremy Part II #9 - Life Doesn't Get Eddie Vedder Than This - ok your turn

[@somef-ingband3003]

Joey Fish #8 Can't find a Vedder man

[@Larlar6]

#7 Son

[@belltolls1984]

I love Dave so much, he is so genuine and kind.

[@kellyparkinson8594]

YES, I love David! I love Pearl Jam but jeez when he mentioned Warren Zevon. David Letterman is my hero!

[@bretthamilton7308]

I didn't realize Zevon wasn't in the hall of fame. Travesty.

[@camerondodge2070]

Five years later, and they still haven't listened. Warren still hasn't been recognized. I'll be excited again when he and Dick Dale are put in. Cheers to Dave, and hope the wish comes true soon.

[@padraigsisk4057]

Live music. Live music. Cannot get enough of it. Real musicians with proper instruments.

[@baricho4771]

What an amazing induction speech for the greatest band in the world..Well done Dave!

[@charlesjohnson9249]

I don´t understand your post. The speech is about Pearl Jam, so where and when does the greatest band in the world come in?

[@stefany826]

Love and miss Dave Letterman! Come back !

[@vampirerobot]

Letterman is a true broadcasting genius. What a pause he has here. Beautiful stuff.

[@pierremartin9048]

Wow, what an honorable and stoking tribute to this legendary band. Bravo Mr Letterman and the Pearl Jam for the music and life memories.

[@jodys.7272]

Letterman is one of the best comedic minds of all time...

[@wtfrocks8663]

2:50 - Watching this in 2021. Truer words have never been spoken.

[@Nautilus1972]

Temple of the dog. They were together for one album.

[@RyanSmith-wo2pi]

GMC Denali PR my Cadillac

[@rikwebster7496]

Brought to you by the death of Andrew Wood. Mother love bone.

[@maxpower3892]

No one can belt out vowels better than Eddie Vedder. Pure genius.

[@masteroreality]

Dave, you're looking great. There's no way the feds will ever be able to bust into your compound

[@verve92]

I remember the exact moment I first heard and saw Pearl Jam live on SNL. They had an energy that was unique and powerful. Fan ever since.

[@itagbbnnews247]

Dave really killed it!!!! This is my favorite band and the reason I started to play the guitar!!!!!

[@dustinf49]

David Letterman .... you really cant top... I did golf course irrigation next to his house... That's besides the point.... They are all legends

[@lucasangelo1858]

They were my top 5 best phenomenal and legendary grunge rock band of all times and the remaining should be deserved inducted into the rock hall of fame. 1.NIRVANA 2.ALICE IN CHAINS 3.PEARL JAM 4.SOUNDGARDEN 5.STONE TEMPLE PILOTS THESE TOP 5 were the GOD'S GRUNGE ROCK

[@DavidLowry1]

Letterman is such a good dude.

[@lemfarba4827]

He's really not.

[@darisfilmsdirect4038]

@@lemfarba4827 He really is a badass.Put respect to his name you fuck.

[@usefulidiom]

DarisFilms DIRECT Butthurt huh? Lol...Dave would be proud of you for standing up for him.

[@darisfilmsdirect4038]

@@usefulidiom Bro,shut the fuck up.

[@autobahntom3578]

Television died when Dave retired

[@ezequielcortez2992]

My guys from Pearl Jam will never be forgotten, as long as we keep giving them the love they deserve. They are living geniuses and Eddie Vedder is a truly holy gift for people like me. May the gods of rock bless this band and I wish a could listen to then for the next 300 years 😎

[@MiMi2oO]

Eddie's family is sooo beautiful

[@sratus]

Short, rich, rockstar marries a pretty woman and has photogenic children. It's a classic tale at this stage.

[@olafbelitz9361]

shit this theater thats no MUSIC THATS SHIT

[@ohwellwhateverr]

TrainInVain Eddie Vedder is and has always been gorgeous. What is your point?

[@sratus]

ohwellwhateverr Calm down fangirl

[@sratus]

Tony- Atkinson No problem Tone

[@synepster]

Some of my fav frontman Chris, Layne, Scott, and Kurt have all left. Only Eddie's left now 😔

[@FarmerRCA]

"IT WAS LIKE A CHINOOK COMING OUT OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST!!!!" Dave---you rocked it w/that comment alone my brother!! I worked w/the Chinook a couple times while on Trail Crew for the Olympic National Park and those 90+mph rotar washes are not for the faint of heart. ;) Priceless flashbacks of working w/them at Lake Ozette indeed. My hats off to both you, David Letterman and Pearl Jam--we couldn't find a better man!! :)