WATCH: Pearl Jam Cover 'Purple Rain' Live At Madison Square Garden

“This is the 37th time this band has played in New York City,” Vedder said. “I think we’ve only played Seattle 50. Here’s the thing — I don’t remember half of those f**kin' Seattle shows. I just don’t. But I feel like we remember every Manhattan show. This potentially has the chance to be the most memorable of them all. We are quite honoured to be spending this important date with you.”

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