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Mike McCready Unveils 20-Year Rock Opera Project

3/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

Mike McCready, Pearl Jam guitarist, announced his rock opera Farewell to Seasons, set for release on October 7.
The project has been developed over 20 years and includes a graphic novel.
It reimagines the early 1990s Seattle scene through the fictional character David Williams.
The project features original music from Williams' perspective.
The announcement follows Pearl Jam's tour, with Eddie Vedder hinting at new material and a return to Australia.

History

Historical Context

The Seattle grunge movement emerged in the late 1980s, gaining prominence with Nirvana's 1991 album *Nevermind*, which marked a cultural shift in rock music. By 1992, Pearl Jam's *Ten* had sold over 13 million copies, solidifying the genre's mainstream success. This era's influence persists, as seen in Mike McCready's rock opera *Farewell to Seasons*, reflecting the lasting impact of the 1990s Seattle scene on contemporary music.

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Story summary

Mike McCready, Pearl Jam guitarist, announced his rock opera Farewell to Seasons, set for release on October 7.
The project has been developed over 20 years and includes a graphic novel.
It reimagines the early 1990s Seattle scene through the fictional character David Williams.
The project features original music from Williams' perspective.
The announcement follows Pearl Jam's tour, with Eddie Vedder hinting at new material and a return to Australia.

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