Jeff Ament's Hidden Pearl Jam Photos Revealed

Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament has unveiled "Since Forever," a new book showcasing over 250 of his black-and-white photographs of the band. The collection, co-created with his brother Barry Ament, also includes Ament's written reflections. Ament's photographic journey began with him selling his camera in 1983 to move to Seattle, only to receive a replacement funded by the production of the movie 'Singles.' He later adopted a do-it-yourself approach to photography for the band's content, citing high costs charged by professional photographers.

The book includes candid shots from the recording sessions for 'Ten,' such as an shirtless Eddie Vedder in the vocal booth, taken without explicit band clearance. Ament also recounts the serendipitous capture of the sheep that would grace the cover of Pearl Jam's 1993 album 'Vs.,' a shot taken on a Montana farm. During the 1995 Mirror Ball tour, Pearl Jam backed Neil Young, who would surprise them with songs just minutes before performances, requiring quick learning.

Ament and drummer Matt Cameron once speculated about having only three years left in the band, with Cameron apparently more serious about it than Ament. The band is reportedly considering new music and a tour for the upcoming year, with Ament expressing enthusiasm for utilizing newfound energy. He also shared an anecdote about being reminded by a former White House staff photographer that he was initially discouraged from taking pictures during a Clinton-era visit.