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Pearl Jam fans who answered FaceTime calls from the rhythm guitarist got something extra for taking a vote-by-mail pledge — the latest offering from the band in a career full of activism and advocacy for political causes. Gossard offered free tickets to the next Pearl Jam show in that person’s city. “They were really happy when I told them I’d get them into the show,” the 54-year-old Gossard with a laugh. McCready and Gossard said Philadelphia has long been the home of Pearl Jam’s most fervent supporters. Gossard says his campaign promise of a few free tickets will be kept — as long their fans take the pledge.

DETROIT Pearl Jam's "Vitalogy" proved vinyl still had a strong appeal when the album dropped in 1994. Other albums celebrating milestones in 2019:Here are some facts about the band's third studio album:1) "Vitalogy" landed on the Billboard Pop chart through vinyl sales. The album took the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart, and the track "Better Man" topped the Mainstream Rock chart. 6) One track from the album won the band a Grammy. "Vitalogy" was nominated for Best Rock Album and Album of the Year in 1995, but didn't win in either category.

(Photo by Rob Loud/Getty Images)DETROIT - Pearl Jam's "Vitalogy" proved vinyl still had a strong appeal when the album dropped in 1994. Other albums celebrating milestones in 2019:Here are some facts about the band's third studio album:1) "Vitalogy" landed on the Billboard Pop chart through vinyl sales. The album took the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart, and the track "Better Man" topped the Mainstream Rock chart. 6) One track from the album won the band a Grammy. "Vitalogy" was nominated for Best Rock Album and Album of the Year in 1995, but didn't win in either category.