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Pearl Jam Scammed by Own Money Man?

Tour accountant Rickey Goodrich accused of stealing $380K

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 20, 2012 8:46 AM CDT

(Newser) – The exec who handled Pearl Jam's "road cash" has been charged with scamming the grunge veterans of at least $380,000 over several years. Prosecutors say Rickey Goodrich, the former chief financial officer for Pearl Jam's management company, used the band's cash and credit cards to pay for spa treatments, expensive family vacations, and fine wines during the years he was in charge of all financial matters relating to the band's touring operations, the Seattle Times reports. He has been charged with 25 counts of first-degree theft.

The scam surfaced when guitarist Mike McCready, left, complained that he hadn't received his share of road cash.
The scam surfaced when guitarist Mike McCready, left, complained that he hadn't received his share of "road cash."   (AP Photo/John Carucci)
Pearl Jam's lead singer Eddie Vedder performs in concert in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Pearl Jam's lead singer Eddie Vedder performs in concert in Sao Paulo, Brazil.   (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
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HANKHILL
Jun 21, 2012 10:00 PM CDT
this is what you get when you are to dumbazz to have the books checked! mr goodrich welcome to the dumbazz of the week club! after i hit $200,000 i be gone! but no not you welcome!
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Jun 20, 2012 12:08 PM CDT
Lost musical interest in PJ shortly after their second album, but I respect their M.O. and integrity still. This couldn't have happened to a band that deserves it less.
 

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