28 Bands That Changed Their Name (and Got Big)

July 30, 2025 by Marcos Perrone

#7: Pearl Jam (formerly Mookie Blaylock)

Named after NBA player Mookie Blaylock, the band changed its name to Pearl Jam to avoid legal trouble. They honored the original by naming their debut album Ten, Blaylock’s jersey number.

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28 Bands That Changed Their Name (and Got Big)

#7: Pearl Jam (formerly Mookie Blaylock)

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