As part of its 35th anniversary, Spin is naming the most influential artists of the past 35 years — today they are up to #15 — Pearl Jam.
Spin calls Pearl Jam’s album Ten, “a masterpiece”.
They also point out that Pearl Jam have also been crucial in other parts of the industry: taking on Ticketmaster, releasing “official bootleg” soundboard recordings, and encouraging political activism.
Our countdown of the most influential artists of the past 35 years continues. Today, it's @PearlJam https://t.co/eT0MNYBP8D
— SPIN (@SPIN) November 22, 2020
Do you agree with Pearl Jam’s ranking? What other bands would you include as “Most Influential Artists”?