How Pearl Jam Is Motivating Famous Olympian Will Melt Your Heart

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United States Olympian Jonathan Garcia has tweeted about his love of Pearl Jam, and how they help pump him up for races.

“I have been a Pearl Jam fan for the last 18 years. 16 PJ shows and 2 Olympics later they still get me pumped up for my races. Thanks @pearljam #peyongchang2018 #winter #olympics #PearlJam.”

Garcia’s IceNetwork.com profile states that he is a big fan of 90’s alternative rock and Grunge bands.

“Personal: Started speed skating when he was 7 years old…Was inspired to start speed skating in 1994 when he saw Dan Jansen win the Olympic gold medal…Is a fan of the Houston Astros (MLB), Houston Texans (NFL), Houston Rockets (NBA), Real Salt Lake (MLS) and Arsenal (Soccer)…

Plays guitar and loves going to concerts…Favorite quote: “Life moves pretty fast, if you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”…Favorite foods: Barbecue, Tex-Mex…Favorite band/music: Pearl Jam, Janes Addiction, Soundgarden, Bob Marley, Johnny Cash, Elvis, Michael Jackson, Black Crowes, A Tribe Called Quest.”

View his new Pearl Jam tweet below!

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Brett Buchanan
Brett previously hosted the BWR wrestling and MMA podcast, interviewing pro wrestling and MMA stars like Kurt Angle, Seth Rollins, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Bruce Buffer, AJ Styles, Rob Van Dam, Jeff Hardy, Edge, and DDP. After ending BWR, Brett opened GrungeReport.net in May 2009. The site changed its name to AlternativeNation.net in June 2013.  Brett ran Scott Weiland's social media accounts for his final 'Master Blaster' tour in fall 2015 and continued to run the accounts after Weiland's death until July 2016. On Alternative Nation, Brett controls all aspects of the website and reports the day to day news.  He has interviewed members of Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden, Imagine Dragons, Nine Inch Nails, Queens of the Stone Age, Stone Temple Pilots, and The Smiths. Brett has been interviewed by The Wall Street Journal and on the Reelz Channel. You can reach Brett at contact @alternativenation.net