Pearl Jam Night at the Flyers Game [GALLERY]
The Philadelphia Flyers hosted their first Pearl Jam Night at the Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday night. The buzz around the arena started early. Fans showed up an hour before…
Nick and Steve caught up with former Flyers forward Scott Hartnell.
BBGI PhiladelphiaThe Philadelphia Flyers hosted their first Pearl Jam Night at the Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday night.
The buzz around the arena started early. Fans showed up an hour before the puck dropped to celebrate one of their favorite bands.
They grabbed their t-shirts with the clever design of “Grittman/Stickman” and enjoyed a live performance by the Ledbetters, the ultimate Pearl Jam tribute band, at the East Food Hall & Bar inside the Wells Fargo Center before the game started.
They got the opportunity to take pictures with the famous Ten banner raised into the rafters at the Well Fargo Center during Pearl Jam’s Philadelphia show on the album’s 25th anniversary tour in 2016.
MMR at Pearl Jam Night
Pearl Jam Night celebrated the band, their connection to Philadelphia, and MMR’s love for Pearl Jam.
It’s been 10 years since Eddie Vedder gave a shout out on stage to Pierre Robert, Nick McIlwain, and Matt Cord (now with our sister station WMGK), but of course the station got involved in a local celebration of a legendary ‘90s grunge band.
Steve Morrison and Nick McIlwain joined the party at the Wells Fargo Center. Steve fired up the pregame crowd by banging the drum during the “Let’s Go Flyers” chant just before the opening faceoff.
The Flyers beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2. Fans enjoyed a late-season win and the memory of an all-time great local performance from Pearl Jam.
"Ten" Banner from 2016 Show in Philadelphia
WMMRThe memorable show on April 29, 2016 helped cement Pearl Jam as a Philly favorite.
Grittman/Stickman T-Shirt
Of course, everyone's favorite mascot Gritty would be involved in a creative t-shirt for Pearl Jam Night.
Fans at the Entrance
Fans lined up down the sidewalk outside the Wells Fargo Center to be the first ones inside to see the Ledbetters.
Fans in Line at East Food Hall & Bar
The lines to get the Grittman/Stickman t-shirts filled up fast.
The Ledbetters at East Food Hall & Bar
The Ledbetters performed an hour before the game began.
The Ledbetters at East Food Hall & Bar
The Ledbetters paid tribute to Pearl Jam.
The Ledbetters at East Food Hall & Bar
They played some of the band's biggest hits.
The Ledbetters at East Food Hall & Bar
The Ledbetters rocked the East Food Hall & Bar area at the Wells Fargo Center.
The Ledbetters at East Food Hall & Bar
They even showed some Flyers spirit.
Packed Crowd to See the Ledbetters
Fans packed the bar area early to see the Ledbetters.
The Wells Fargo Center
The Flyers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Fans in Line at the "Ten" Banner
Fans raced for a chance to take a photo with the famous "Ten" banner from 2016.
Grittman/Stickman T-Shirts Ready to Go
Everyone loves a nice Gritty t-shirt.
T-Shirt Stations
The Flyers set up t-shirt stations for fans who came out for Pearl Jam Night.
Nick and Steve with Scott Hartnell
BBGI PhiladelphiaNick and Steve caught up with former Flyers forward Scott Hartnell.
Steve Banging the Drum
MMR couldn't help but get involved in a celebration of a legendary grunge band.
Everett and Steve
Steve pumped up the crowd with a "Let's Go Flyers" chant just before the opening faceoff.
