The Rearviewmirror series, up on the official Pearl Jam YouTube channel, is a one-of-a-kind ride through the band’s history. Kevin Shuss, Pearl Jam’s longtime videographer and archivist, takes fans behind the scenes, dropping stories, rare footage, and insider moments you won’t see anywhere else.
What Rearviewmirror’s All About
Named after the iconic track from the Vs. album, Rearviewmirror is all about looking back at Pearl Jam’s career. This isn’t just concert footage—it’s a deep dive into the band’s life on stage and off, covering:
- Legendary shows and epic tours
- Exclusive backstage and archive material
- Key moments in Pearl Jam history
Kevin’s years of experience as the band’s archivist give fans a real, detailed look at the inner workings of Pearl Jam.
Can’t-Miss Episodes
Some of the standout episodes so far:
Behind the Scenes of Pearl Jam’s Very First Show
Kevin walks you through the band’s first-ever gig at Seattle’s Off Ramp Cafe, with rare footage and the inside scoop on the early lineup.
Stormy Show in 1997 Opening for The Rolling Stones
A wild episode about an epic, rain-soaked show while opening for the Rolling Stones—chaotic but unforgettable.
Pearl Jam’s First SNL Appearance
A deep dive into Pearl Jam’s first Saturday Night Live gig, packed with backstage stories and quirky details.
Why You Should Watch Rearviewmirror
This series is a must-see for any Pearl Jam fan because:
- It’s a one-of-a-kind digital history archive
- It mixes storytelling with vintage footage
- It shows rare, never-before-shared details
Episodes are short but jam-packed, giving you a real sense of what it’s like to be part of Pearl Jam’s world, on stage and behind the scenes.
How to Watch
All episodes are free to watch in the official Rearviewmirror with Kevin Shuss playlist on the Pearl Jam YouTube channel. The playlist is updated regularly, so you can watch the series in chronological order.
Rearviewmirror is way more than a video series. It’s a living archive of Pearl Jam history, where every episode tells a story, spills secrets, and lets you experience the band like never before. Thanks to Kevin Shuss’ passion and know-how, fans get an unmatched peek behind the curtain of one of rock’s most legendary bands.
Born in Reggio Emilia in 1980. He created pearljamonline.it in 2001 and wrote the first edition of “Pearl Jam Evolution” in 2009 along with his wife Daria. Since 2022, he is behind 2 podcasts: “Pearl Jam dalla A alla Z” and “Fuori Orario Not Another Podcast”. He has collaborated with Barracuda Style, HvsR, Rolling Stone, Rockol and Il Fatto Quotidiano. He continues relentlessly to try to find “beautiful melodies that say terrible things”.
Favorite song: Present Tense
Favorite album: No Code
Favorite bands/artists other than PJ: Tom Waits, Soundgarden, Ramones, Bruce Springsteen, IDLES, Fontaines D.C., Mark Lanegan, R.E.M., Radiohead, Cat Power, Dead Kennedys