Selena is a Chicago-based music journalist who currently contributes to the Chicago Sun-Times, SPIN, and Loudwire. Over her more than 17 years of experience, she has contributed her writing skills to many other publications, while also conducting interviews with the likes of iconic artists such as Alice Cooper, Jack White, Chrissie Hynde, Slash, and many more. She is also the author of quite a few books now, including a stunning hardcover coffee table-like book about one of my favorite bands. It’s called Pearl Jam LIVE! – 35 Years Of Legendary Music And Revolutionary Shows, and it is available now from Quarto Books.
In this interview, Selena gives us the details behind her latest book, Pearl Jam LIVE! She also shares her thoughts about the band’s Hall Of Fame induction, their influence, and their rejection of celebrity and mainstream. Other topics covered here are Andy Wood, Sub Pop Records, and Selena’s favorite Pearl Jam song!
Pearl Jam @ Alpine Valley 9/4/2011 video:
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!