Bill Burr talks about musical beginnings, his Broadway debut in Glengarry Glen Ros and how Pearl Jam rocked his environment.
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Comedian Bill Burr had no idea that a Seattle rock band wearing flannel would completely upend his musical world.
Burr was enamored with the theatrical, extravagant atmosphere of hair metal, having grown up during its heyday, which included flying Vs, teased hair, and spandex.
With their raw, unpolished sound and angst-filled lyrics, bands like Pearl Jam appeared out of nowhere and redefined cool.
Was it true that he told Eddie Vedder that he detested Pearl Jam?
Indeed. In a recent interview, Burr, who is renowned for his brutally honest comedy, acknowledged that he once told Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam that he “hated” the band.
Their ascent marked the end of an era for Burr, not because they lacked talent—quite the contrary. Glitzy guitar-solo days were over.
Burr’s musical preferences started to change with the advent of grunge, but not without resistance.
Is not it amusing how preferences evolve over time?
Paradoxically, Burr acknowledged that he eventually grew to enjoy Pearl Jam’s music. As he grew older, he came to appreciate their genuineness.
It was a wake-up call, even though it initially felt like a betrayal of his favorite genre.
Burr said, “They were just being real,” emphasizing how grunge’s rawness eventually spoke to him.
What has Bill Burr been doing outside of stand-up lately?
Burr is now embracing something completely new—and nerve-wracking—beyond stages full of laughter.
In the iconic drama Glengarry Glen Ross, he is making his Broadway debut.
Even the funniest minds can dive into intense, character-driven work, as demonstrated by this move, which displays a different side of the comic.
In an homage to his musical heritage, Burr uses an electric drum kit backstage to hone his timing skills in between shows.
Is Burr becoming softer as he gets older?
Not at all. He still embodies everything that firebrand supporters know and adore.
However, there is development, evolution, and an openness to trying new things.
Burr’s journey illustrates the unpredictable nature of life and the importance of accepting it, from debating rock icons to responding to David Mamet’s incisive remarks.
Quick Facts: Bill Burr
- Growing up, Bill Burr loved hair metal bands such Poison and Mötley Crüe.
- The grunge sound of Pearl Jam made him feel deceived, initially.
- Once, he informed Eddie Vedder he “hated” his band personally.
- Burr is acting on Broadway in Glengarry Glen Ross right now.
- Backstage on an electric drum equipment, he sharpens his time between performances.