PEARL JAM

Alternative PEARL JAM biography approved by the band

“We never wanted anyone to write the official band biography, and we still feel that way. But if you choose to write your own interpretations, based upon all the things that we have experienced together and about what has happened, I would like to participate in any way that I can. I think that would be an interesting read and an important story to tell.”

— Stone Gossard, Pearl Jam.

About the book

PEARL JAM The More You Need – The Less You Get is a road movie in book form, packed with tales from the balconies to the backstages of dynamic and unique concerts, from Barcelona and Berlin to Hawaii, New York, London and Buenos Aires. You get both a unique rock’n’roll narrative with behind-the-scene reports and a warm, touching story of how international rock stars and relatives are forever tied to a tragedy that has inspired new insights and a wide range of deep and loving relationships.  

Danish rock musician and journalist Henrik Tuxen has followed Pearl Jam since the very beginnings of the Seattle scene of the early 90s and has known the band personally since 1996 as a fan, friend and journalist. He later became a liaison between the band and many of the nine families who lost a child during the band’s concert at Denmark’s Roskilde Festival on June 30, 2000, which Tuxen witnessed from the stage. Now Tuxen generously shares previously unpublished interviews, photos, insights and personal anecdotes of his firsthand interactions with the band. This is Tuxen’s alternative Pearl Jam biography including photos from private collections, but many, including the cover photo, were provided courtesy of Pearl Jam.

250 fans from all over the world pledged to bring new Pearl Jam book to life. Thank you for your pledge and supporting Captain Kidd Books' US Edition publishing of "The More Need - The Less You Get" by Henrik Tuxen. Find your name is in the book. 

Reader reviews

“Thank you for sharing- great read from a long-time fan!” — Michael on Amazon.

“Henrik's book and writing style are much like Pearl Jam's music in that you feel a true connection to the author and his words. His stories are told in manner that's respectful to the band, and with the utmost respect regarding the Roskilde incident and the families and friends of those who were killed. Despite his incredible access to the band over the years, you can tell he's as much a fan as the rest of us, and not only of Pearl Jam, but of rock and grunge music in general.” — Cindy on Amazon

“Written from a professional point of view but also as an evolving fan and friend. As a fan of Pearl Jam from the beginning, there are several sentiments and observations that I would say if I had any writing skills whatsoever. He was at Roskilde and quite a bit of the book centers around that and enduring relationships but there is also much more. Highly recommend!” — Denise on Amazon.

“A must read for Pearl Jam fans or just music fans in general. Henrik takes the reader on an insightful and personal look at Pearl Jam's history and fans across the world.” — Michael on Amazon.

250 fans worldwide pledged to bring the book to life

Thank you for your pledge and supporting Captain Kidd Books' US Edition publishing of "The More Need - The Less You Get" by Henrik Tuxen. Find your name is in the book.