Pearl Jam pays tribute to Bill Walton in Seattle

A Pearl Jam tribute to Bill Walton.

The legacy of Bill Walton is something that will be remembered forever by many. And, it isn’t just sports fans, either.

Bill Walton’s connection to The Grateful Dead is something that went viral after the news of his passing came out. Of course, the basketball community mourned the loss of a legendary player and broadcaster.

But, Pearl Jam paid special tribute to Bill Walton during a show in Seattle just after Walton’s passing.

The played “Man of the Hour” and displayed Walton’s picture on the screen after the song, sparking a huge round of applause from the audience.

Here is the video:

Eddie Vedder, the singer of Pearl Jam, delivered an emotional speech about Walton before the song in a touching tribute.

So, it isn’t just the sports world, but also the music community, that Bill Walton has left a lasting impact on.

Quite simply, there will never be anybody else like Bill Walton.