The band won an award for their “Jeremy” video
An original 1993 MTV Moonman award for Pearl Jam’s iconic and controversial “Jeremy” music video has been acquired by Rockaway Records. The award was presented to the band’s long-time former manager Kelly Curtis. The rare statue is up for sale along with additional Pearl Jam memorabilia at rockaway.com.
The groundbreaking and provocative “Jeremy” music video, directed by Mark Pellington (“Arlington Road,” “Going All the Way”), exploded into the public consciousness in late summer 1992 pushing the band’s career to another level. The video remained a cultural staple for well over a year, taking home four MTV Video Music Awards including Best Metal/Hard Rock Video, Best Director, Best Group Video and Video of the Year at the 1993 ceremony.
The design of MTV Moonman award was inspired by the network’s first broadcast in August of 1981 where they featured footage of the Apollo 11 Moonwalk with the infamous images of astronaut Buzz Aldrin on the lunar surface but replaced the US flag with animated MTV logos. The Moonman, created by Manhattan Designs, still remains the symbol of the Video Music Awards nearly 40 years later.
“MTV Moonmen are incredibly rare. They are made in tiny quantities, and we have only had a handful since they were first handed out in 1984. The statue for Pearl Jam’s ‘Jeremy’ is one of the coolest and rarest Pearl Jam items we have ever offered for sale.” states Rockaway Records’ Wayne Johnson.
Additional items include a Fender Telecaster signed on the white pickguard by Stone Gossard, and a limited 2009 Backspacer translucent vinyl LP – one of only two copies known to exist.
Following the success of Rolling Stones, The Beatles and 1970s punk collections, Rockaway continues to be the premiere destination for collectors who seek unique, hard to find pieces of music memorabilia from their favorite artists.
