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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/MeatUnusual2098 on 2025-07-19 18:01:37+00:00.

Original Title: TIL that in 1994, Pearl Jam canceled their summer tour after discovering Ticketmaster was adding unfair service charges. In protest, they began building their own venues in rural areas and sold tickets directly to fans to keep prices low and avoid corporate influence.