<P>I saw Pearl Jam in Boston last night and Vedder talked up Zinn several times, and later invited some people onstage with a "Zinn for President" sign. It was pretty cool. The band also handled the Iraq thing well: Vedder talked about supporting the troops, but only after mentioning the most recent shootings and talking about the pain experienced by the families of the G.I.s. Very moving. </P>
<P>The band also did a set of political covers, backed by Sleater/Kinney: there was a Ramones song I'd never heard of, followed by The Clash's "Know Your Rights," CCR's "Fortunate Son," and then "Rockin' in the Free World." Total blast; it was their 3rd show in Boston, and looked like a sell out.</P><p><hr SIZE=1>
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