Pearl Jam's Ticketmaster Battle: Still Relevant Today
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In 1994, Pearl Jam challenged Ticketmasters high fees and monopoly, leading to a congressional hearing. Despite a bill requiring upfront fees, the monopoly persisted. The band faced internal strife and waning popularity. Today, Ticketmaster, now merged with Live Nation, controls venues, promotions, and major tours, raking in billions. The Taylor Swift ticket frenzy underscores the issue, with fans facing scalper markups. Breaking Ticketmasters grip on top events could ease fan frustrations before regulators intervene.
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