His statement about not taking live music for granted really rings true right now.

Anyone that hasn’t seen the letterman episode when he can’t stop humming Black. On air. Than Eddie bursts thru stage and told him to finally stop the Black obsession lol

To a band who was just more than a band , they were part of a movement!! And to have David Letterman induct you into the rock hall of fame is priceless!!

"I used to have a tv show"...he's really humble to put it that way. Like, yeah Dave, you had THE show. I love Letterman

I know this is about Pearl Jam, but can we give a hand to David Letterman who is still so damn funny at 70 years old, loves the best music, promotes it, and you can feel his passion for that era of grunge alternative rock.

I love how Eddie's wife was crying when she heard Dave read the letter

Dave's got excellent taste in bands and boosted many careers. He's insightful, intelligent and KIND.

That was awesome!... Alice in Chains NEEDS to be in the the hall of fame! No one can make Layne Staley's voice and Jerry cantrell's guitar!!!!!

"Live music is a gift." And theres truly not many bands better at giving that gift than Pearl Jam.

A band that dont even need an introduction. Well deserved. PJ have been a huge part of my life, and always will be.

saw them in 92 at the MTV music awards here in L.A...what a show .Pearl Jam..Nirvana..Red Hot Chili Peppers and Black Crowes...what a line up

I'm so glad he was the one who got to do this. He absolutely loved Eddie

She dreams in color she dreams in red, can't find a letter man.

Nirvana : 2014 Pearl Jam : 2017 Now all we need is Soundgarden and Alice In Chains induced into rock and roll hall of fame and the rock hall will be set with all grunge greats!

As a fan of Pearl Jam since 1991 I cried

David Letterman pretty much sounds like everyone in 2021. Can't express how grateful he is to be out of the house, and what a gift being able to experience live music again truly is (and not take it for granted)

THANK YOU DAVE! Warren Zevon absolutely deserves an induction. Easily one of the greatest songwriters of all time and he goes ignored. Fantastic of Dave for the shoutout to Warren. And big congrats to Pearl Jam as well, very deserved.

Great band. Pearl Jam is one of the best bands to ever grace the earth.

I love that Dave plugged Warren Zevon's induction, and Eddie played a Warren Zevon song for him when Dave got the Mark Twain award.

I’ve probably watched this fifty times and I will watch it fifty more. My comedic and musical heroes being friends is something you can’t get everyday.

Letterman. He is utterly unique. And the letter Eddie wrote to his son, I have an entire new respect for him.

Dave Letterman is a national fucking treasure.

That might be the most respectable and deserving standing ovation I've ever seen. You'd almost think Dave was inducted himself. He's a great lover of music and seeing him sit beside my other idol Jimmy Page during Led Zeppelin's tribute, was a shocking treat.

I'm Staten Island... to me dave is a NY God.... we ran home in time just to catch his groundbreaking shows... 1980s were the best.... big up Paul Shaffer another NYC legend

"Playing guitar is kinda like fishing, fishing for songs." Eddie Vedder.✌ 2017

That was the most passion I've seen out of Letterman in many, many years.

I was 8 when ten came out. My older brother had it, I'd sit outside his room listening to it while he was listening to it, I wasn't allowed to listen to it but I didn't care it was amazing. Jeremy was the first rock song I wanted to hear over and over and over again, that, heart shaped box by nirvana, no rain by blind melon, last dance with Mary Jane by Tom petty and the heartbreakers, I was barely ten, but those were the songs that got me through a lot of bullying and made me want to sing and play piano. Music is magical.

By far the best induction ever. So heartfelt. And the letter written from Ed to Harry is why they are one of the best bands to Grace us. Great musicians and ever better human beings!! Long live PJ!!!

dave has always been known for his sarcastic attitude. you can really see how much he care about these guys. especially Eddie. that letter at the end was great.

It’s clear Dave and Eddie are buddies that’s what makes this so genuine

Obviously, Dave had great rock bands playing on his NBC show. But, when his CBS show started in 93, there was a musical revolution going on. Dave did so much to promote all those new bands!

....and congrats to PearlJam. They made a great impact on my generation, and I Hope their hard working and honest aporoach to music transcends, and passes on to the generations to come.

Letterman better induct Foo Fighters. Thats his favourite band. Him and that band have a love affair

I hope no one ever forgets Andrew Wood and Mother Love Bone. Because without him and the band before. There would be no Pearl Jam.

@Dave Abbruzzese was the main reason I enjoyed @Pearl Jam #DaveAbbruzzese #PearlJam

So when is Soundgarden gonna be in there? All the founding grunge bands deserve to be in there. It's a shame Chris Cornell won't get to see it

Maybe one day Alice In Chains will be recognized

We need STP and Chains in the Hall...So good...So under appreciated

Its so cute to see eddie and his daughter ♥

You never know greatness until it's being missed, great to see you David & Pearl Jam.

best induction EVER! I wish Chris was here ,sound garden would have been next.

I spy Geddy Lee. Hey, this was a beautiful and heartfelt speech. Letterman loves music and i loved how he came down on stage with each and every band and shook their hands and meant it. Pearl Jam deserved this induction and so did Dave.

Pearl jam are a great band. I'm glad they got in, but Dave Abbruzzese should have gotten in with them. He played on two of their biggest records.

This band means the world to me. Helped me get through so much. Truly deserve it. LEGENDS!

Leave it to Dave to offer such an insightful and genuinely heartfelt induction speech. He is a true fan.

Ode to live music, Letterman absolutely crushed it. Greatest American band. Pure joy.

SOUNDGARDEN AND ALICE IN CHAINS BELONG IN THE HALL OF FAMW IDGAF WHAT ANYBODY SAYS.

I've seen this video a couple of times just out of motivation, and I still can't figure our why someone would dislike it, Eddie Vedder and David Letterman, such iconic personas

Dave will be there to induct The Foo Fighters too... he loves those guys.

made me cry. and I'm a jaded old fucking teacher.

The man has class. Best Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ever.

Dave deserves more from us. If you see him on the street say Thanks Dave

Eddie's family is sooo beautiful

He was wearing his Letterman jacket, looked like the man of the hour.

"Dont get live music for granted." Yep, 2020 is here.

Moses inducting pearl jam into the rock and roll hall of Fame what an honor.

Dave, you're looking great. There's no way the feds will ever be able to bust into your compound

how much class can one ask for in one clip.. I miss David Letterman and I miss good music like Pearl Jam

No one can belt out vowels better than Eddie Vedder. Pure genius.

13:15 - Every...I MEAN EVERY...Dad in the room BAWLED

Dave should have done a Pearl Jam Top Ten list as a part of his speech.

By far the best induction of the best band ever.

Temple of the dog. They were together for one album.

I was a junior or a senior in Marion high school when 91 rolled around. I remember very well the music which I the rest of generation x was so privileged to experience. So many years have passed since then but when I listen to any of the great's from then I'm taken back to my younger years and always feel and remember the passion bands like Pearl Jam brought to me. I can only congratulate and thank them.

If human's are still around and listening to music two hundred years from now, there music will still be played.

When it comes to playing live, Pearl Jam is one of the few that never disappoints. I had them on my bucket list of bands I had to see at least once. It was 4th of July and they were in NJ. Across the river in Philly, they started shooting off a ton of fireworks. Pearl Jam accompanied that with "Keep on Rockin' in the Free World" THAT was intense. Seen them a couple more times after that. Still incredible.....

Haven't been into Letterman too much recently but that was one of the best speeches I've ever seen.

When he spoke about Black I knew this was coming.... I did that endlessly. What a tribute! Thanks Pearl Jam and Eddie you really led the band to a path of eternal beauty. Damn I am still humming Black as I am writing this.

2017: "Oh my God what a gift live music is." - 2020: "What is live music?"

this made my day... its like seeing your old friend whom you havnt seen in a long time... respect to Dave and Pearl Jam!!!

I feel a sense of gratitude that my wife introduced me to a CD in 1981 called Ten. I was so blown away by the songs, lyrics the entire experience of blasting this music in my ears changed me profoundly and all these years later still blown away by this group. I have listened to there music every single day since 91 during my commute to work Ventura to Santa Barbara on my prize possession my 59 knucklehead for 32 years! Yesterday was my last day to jump on my bike and commute 29 miles to work as I am now officially retired at the young age 61. Filled with emotions wondering what this next chapter will bring but one thing that won't change is my love for this band. I'll still jump on my bike their music blasting my ears my bike vibrating under me , not a half bad life. Thank you Pearl Jam for 32 years of keeping my company during my commute. I'm a lucky man because my wife and 5 daughter's will surround me thru my retirement and for certain pearl jam will be playing in the background😁👍. Here's to the next chapter in life and my upcoming golden years, yep I'm a lucky man👍. One love ♥️

Probably the the lovliest, funniest induction so far

Five years later, and they still haven't listened. Warren still hasn't been recognized. I'll be excited again when he and Dick Dale are put in. Cheers to Dave, and hope the wish comes true soon.

saddened by the loss, forever grateful for music that has gotten me through the toughest times of life. Thanks Eddie, and Pearl Jam.

I miss watching Dave every night so much & remember how much he LOVED PJ & having them on! You could always tell who his favs were!!

Letterman is one of the best comedic minds of all time...

My lord, I miss Dave!

Some of my fav frontman Chris, Layne, Scott, and Kurt have all left. Only Eddie's left now 😔

The fact that you have David Letterman, a talkshow host (which I do not say in a demeaning way), inducting you, not just one of your fellow artists, and you managed to have impressed him enough to do so pretty much tells you all you need to know about them. Also pretty sure everyone has that "du du du du" moment once in a while, I sure do have it every single time I see them play live still! One of the best bands ever, nothing but respect for them musically and from a humanitarian point of view we could go on for ages and ages really. They are an example to all of us.

I grew up to this amazing band. EDDIE IS ONE OF THE GREAT FRONTMANS AND VOICE.

2:50 - Watching this in 2021. Truer words have never been spoken.

Letterman is a true broadcasting genius. What a pause he has here. Beautiful stuff.

Love and miss Dave Letterman! Come back !

One of the best hear felt, most deserving, articualte, and sincere indunctions into the RRHOF. Good job David. and, very entertaining.

Letterman is such a good dude.

The Ten album changed my life.

All that's left of rock and roll, is the hall of fame .

Warms my heart they’re given their flowers 🫶🏼

YES, I love David! I love Pearl Jam but jeez when he mentioned Warren Zevon. David Letterman is my hero!

I'm glad I was able to see this in person

I love Pearl Jam and I love Dave. I do not think Neil would have shown put that much heart into his speech.

We all love, David letterman he rocks rock on brother peace. God bless.

14:43 geddy lee and Alex lifeson. It makes me so happy to know that all of these rock legends come together and support each other. Rush and Pearl Jam are easily some of my favorite bands. This almost brings a tear to my eye.

Dave really killed it!!!! This is my favorite band and the reason I started to play the guitar!!!!!

Wow, what an honorable and stoking tribute to this legendary band. Bravo Mr Letterman and the Pearl Jam for the music and life memories.

I love Dave so much, he is so genuine and kind.

Dave's joke about past drummers was soooooo funny. (slow clap). Btw, let's remember all of PJ's drummers: Dave Krusen, Matt Chamberlain, Dave Abbruzzese, Jack Irons and Matt Cameron.

I remember the exact moment I first heard and saw Pearl Jam live on SNL. They had an energy that was unique and powerful. Fan ever since.

Letterman introduced me to Pearl Jam (via Eddie Vedder guest stints) and Foo Fighters.

I sawwhen Letterman first had them and was astounded they did his show, since it was after the Tonight Show