How does this affect PJ?

solace23 · May 2017

All in time. They are grieving and have just lost a brother. Whatever decision they make is going to be a tough one for them on a personal and professional level. It's ok

tylermoore · May 2017

Lost In Ohio said:

Pearl Jam with a new drummer? At one point, Ed mentioned that if anything happened to Matt, he'd give Jack Irons a call, but that was eons ago.

I can't be the only one watching that tour page with the current dates.

This cannot be how it ends...but if it is...so be it.

First off I'm so happy this thread exists because I thought I was the only one having these thoughts...
i mentioned today to my friend about them maybe calling Jack Irons. I really don't see Matt wanting to play anytime soon. Tour anyway.
I don't think PJ will end from here. That doesn't make sense. Maybe another year or two off.
A Pearl Jam show would really help right now, and maybe they are somehow feeling the same way there's really no way to know.
I know it's just social media but nothing has been updated since. It makes me nervous. I know it's usually just clips and pictures but still...

on2legs · May 2017

Gary Carter said:

It wouldn't surprise me in the least bit if they band did a farewell tour and called it quits. Cornell is basically a brother to all of them as we all know. I can't see Matt having the desire to play anymore.

It seems unlikely to me that they would want to call it quits but still find the energy to put the spotlight on themselves to have a farewell tour.

JustaPJFan · May 2017

U2 played a show when the father of Bono had died. The same day, and they played one hell of a show. Bono was more emotional, sure, but the songs were played the best way they ever had. But ofcourse, it depends on the artist, how strong they are etc. But I have to say, my grandfather passed away not so long ago, and the day after I went to work. Life goes on, and I hope the guys in the band remember that. But if they quit, I would understand it as well.

LindaPartridge · May 2017

They will react or make a statement when the time is appropriate for them. Perhaps they don't feel it's necessary or are unable to say anything at this point. PJs music and Eddies voice have been a balm which has soothed a lot of us during times of crises. If Eddie goes ahead with his tour in Europe we will have the opportunity to give something back to him, support, gratitude, healing through music and above all, love. X

my2hands · May 2017

Nobody is quitting... hopefully it's quite the opposite

The beat must go on

Spiritual_Chaos · May 2017

primussucks said:

Personally i think Ed would be wise to cancel the euro tour. Seriously how could he go out on tour so soon afterwards and try to put on an upbeat really good show? I dont see it happening.
With that said i think music is what these guys have always had to lean on when times get tough! Music is their medicine! I think the best thing for all of them is for them to be together writing music with eachother! It would be much healthier for them to do that rather than sitting at home grieving. Sometimes the best thing to do is stay busy. I dont know. Just my 2 cents.

I don't really think you – or anyone on here – know enough, in this instance, to state what would be "wise" or not.

And it's not like Eddies tour has been advertised as "an upbeat evening with Eddie Vedder".

I'm taking my mom to Berlin (from Sweden) to see him, so I hope he doesn't cancel the tour. But if it happens, it happens.

OceansJenny · May 2017

tylermoore said:

Lost In Ohio said:

Pearl Jam with a new drummer? At one point, Ed mentioned that if anything happened to Matt, he'd give Jack Irons a call, but that was eons ago.

I can't be the only one watching that tour page with the current dates.

This cannot be how it ends...but if it is...so be it.

First off I'm so happy this thread exists because I thought I was the only one having these thoughts...
i mentioned today to my friend about them maybe calling Jack Irons. I really don't see Matt wanting to play anytime soon. Tour anyway.

Jack quit for a reason. He can't handle heavy touring.

PJ doesn't quit when they lose friends (Andy, Layne, etc). They will do things on their own terms.

Garasauras · May 2017

Quitting would be like saying that my life is over because my good friend is gone. Doesn't make sense. Grieving is a process, and time will heal and bring their thoughts back into clarity. There's no doubt that Chris' death will have an impact, and it will take time to overcome. Let's not forget, PJ were born out of tragic circumstances. PJ are survivors. I don't see them quitting anytime soon. As someone said, when the time is right, I'm sure they will find the inspiration to play again.

aspoonfulweighsaton · May 2017

I'm sure Matt will want to play again, as I would think it's very therapeutic. So him specifically not wanting to continue is the least likely scenario. And let's have a little perspective here on how things seemed to have gone down. Chris was basically like "fuck you guys I'm out" (not literally of course, but essentially that's what it boils down to) so while they lost a brother there's no way they should let his poor decisions dictate their future.

But as lots of people have said, we have no idea what this will do to them and it's pretty stupid to speculate even though history makes it pretty obvious.

Fifthelement · May 2017

Stereotype said:

I think some of you are overreacting. They might take a step back and mourn in peace. The impact is huge on a personal level. But on the professional level...they are musicians. Music is their release, form of expression, their funnel. They will go on.. maybe not immediately but eventually, each in their own way and I believe they might write songs attributed to Chris, as that is the truest form of expressing their love and a form of paying respect.
I suspect Eddie might postpone or cancel the tour (but if he doesn't - don't judge him - you are in a really strange place after someone close to you dies and might work even harder than before or react in ways others find confusing - but rest assured the pain is there).

My father committed a suicide almost three years ago and he was the human being I felt the closest too - my soul mate. It is extremely hard to get your head around it. The feelings of sadness, emptiness and loss are permanent. But I did move on. Faster that I would ever expected to - it was a bit different because I knew why he did it and in a way understood him (always). It is a way of letting your ego go - (you miss, you are sad, you want, you feel like you deserve to have him around etc - but the death is not about you) and respect the person gone as a whole and all of his decisions in life.

Well said Stereotype. My condolences on the loss of your father.

shetellsherself · May 2017

aspoonfulweighsaton said:

I'm sure Matt will want to play again, as I would think it's very therapeutic. So him specifically not wanting to continue is the least likely scenario. And let's have a little perspective here on how things seemed to have gone down. Chris was basically like "fuck you guys I'm out" (not literally of course, but essentially that's what it boils down to) so while they lost a brother there's no way they should let his poor decisions dictate their future.

But as lots of people have said, we have no idea what this will do to them and it's pretty stupid to speculate even though history makes it pretty obvious.

How the fuck do you know "what it boils down to" or what was in Chris' head? Please keep your opinions about what decisions he made, how he made them and what forces he felt were dictating those decisions to yourself.

yield2me · May 2017

aspoonfulweighsaton said:

I'm sure Matt will want to play again, as I would think it's very therapeutic. So him specifically not wanting to continue is the least likely scenario. And let's have a little perspective here on how things seemed to have gone down. Chris was basically like "fuck you guys I'm out" (not literally of course, but essentially that's what it boils down to) so while they lost a brother there's no way they should let his poor decisions dictate their future.

But as lots of people have said, we have no idea what this will do to them and it's pretty stupid to speculate even though history makes it pretty obvious.

You just said it's stupid to speculate and yet here you are speculating away...

aspoonfulweighsaton · May 2017

shetellsherself said:

aspoonfulweighsaton said:

I'm sure Matt will want to play again, as I would think it's very therapeutic. So him specifically not wanting to continue is the least likely scenario. And let's have a little perspective here on how things seemed to have gone down. Chris was basically like "fuck you guys I'm out" (not literally of course, but essentially that's what it boils down to) so while they lost a brother there's no way they should let his poor decisions dictate their future.

But as lots of people have said, we have no idea what this will do to them and it's pretty stupid to speculate even though history makes it pretty obvious.

How the fuck do you know "what it boils down to" or what was in Chris' head?

I thought it was pretty obvious that I was only taking his actions at face value and nothing more. The only thing any of us know is that we don't know shit about anything, much less what's in someone's head.

shetellsherself · May 2017

aspoonfulweighsaton said:

shetellsherself said:

aspoonfulweighsaton said:

I'm sure Matt will want to play again, as I would think it's very therapeutic. So him specifically not wanting to continue is the least likely scenario. And let's have a little perspective here on how things seemed to have gone down. Chris was basically like "fuck you guys I'm out" (not literally of course, but essentially that's what it boils down to) so while they lost a brother there's no way they should let his poor decisions dictate their future.

But as lots of people have said, we have no idea what this will do to them and it's pretty stupid to speculate even though history makes it pretty obvious.

How the fuck do you know "what it boils down to" or what was in Chris' head?

I thought it was pretty obvious that I was only taking his actions at face value and nothing more. The only thing any of us know is that we don't know shit about anything, much less what's in someone's head.

Wasn't obvious at all. Seems pretty clear to me that you were assigning thoughts to him. Obviously I agree that none of us know the real circumstances that lead him there. It just upset me so much to read you trying to shape a "perspective." We are all trying to make sense of something that doesn't.

aspoonfulweighsaton · May 2017

yield2me said:

aspoonfulweighsaton said:

I'm sure Matt will want to play again, as I would think it's very therapeutic. So him specifically not wanting to continue is the least likely scenario. And let's have a little perspective here on how things seemed to have gone down. Chris was basically like "fuck you guys I'm out" (not literally of course, but essentially that's what it boils down to) so while they lost a brother there's no way they should let his poor decisions dictate their future.

But as lots of people have said, we have no idea what this will do to them and it's pretty stupid to speculate even though history makes it pretty obvious.

You just said it's stupid to speculate and yet here you are speculating away...

Exactly. I can talk out of both sides of my mouth as good as anyone. It's not like I'm the only one doing it if you're reading all this stuff.

bootlegger10 · May 2017

This will make touring more difficult for the families I would think.

smobee · May 2017

I can't see them calling it quits now after everything this band has been through over the years. There is no pressure to come back until they feel their ready to come back and that's what I think they'll do.

kaseylily · May 2017

I can't believe they're even thinking about any of that. They're about to bury Chris. It's really probably just getting through one day at a time right now.

timbo1972 · May 2017

Scanned this, lets not speculate on a hypothesis. Chris passing is truly saddening and touches many. Let's not presuppose what any one else would do but instead spare a moment to remember all he has done - likely unwittingly - for each one of us and think of his loved ones and those close to Chris who are the ones that have truly lost.

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