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others bands with obsesive fans?

arqarq Posts: 8,049
edited September 2009 in Given To Fly (live)
I just finished my PJ vinyl collection, and i wanted to start collecting vinyls from other bands that, I checked RHCP and STP and the fan community is very weak (at least for what i saw on their Forums) i haven't check Radiohead yet but i was wondering if there's any other band with such strong fan base like PJ?

Here on the board we can ask about any little tiny detail about pearl jam and we have people with (almost) masters and PHDs for PJ, and some very very VERY dedicated colletors with a vast knowlegde of PJ memorabilia. so again is any other band this "lucky"?

Thanks
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  • Aaron 23Aaron 23 Allen, TX Posts: 543
    TOOL and Radiohead are the first two that come to mind.

    I'm sure there are many others, also. (i.e. Phish, etc)
  • arqarq Posts: 8,049
    I moved this thread to the other music forum, sorry my mistake.

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  • lukin2006lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    Just a guess U2, they sell out almost every show, or people just go because it's U2.

    But Pearl Jam fans are probably the most obsessive, loyal to them.
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  • PaukPauk Posts: 1,084
    Springsteen for sure. Queues start stupidly early, even compared to PJ queueing.
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    Neil Young and Bob Dylan as well. The Grateful Dead and its various off-shoot projects as well.
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    The Jonas Brothers :)
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  • DangDangDangDang Posts: 1,551
    I liken to the Grateful Dead.

    Especially with the four nights in one city, with fans buying tickets for multi-nights, knowing that Pearl Jam is a band, like the Dead were, that DON'T have basic same set list for entirety of tour.

    In other words, Pearl Jam DELIVERS. It's all their fault.
  • Electric FeelElectric Feel Posts: 198
    The Killers have a rabid fanbase. A lot of chicks.
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  • YieldToNothingYieldToNothing Posts: 3,667
    phish
    i have a paper here that entitles me to fast track status
  • ToneTone Posts: 1,206
    Yeah, I would definitely say Phish and maybe DMB?
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  • AndySlashAndySlash Posts: 3,263
    Tone wrote:
    Yeah, I would definitely say Phish and maybe DMB?

    Definitely DMB.
  • pantelis79pantelis79 Posts: 156
    Springsteen.
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  • happy_larryhappy_larry Posts: 221
    lukin2006 wrote:
    Just a guess U2, they sell out almost every show, or people just go because it's U2.

    But Pearl Jam fans are probably the most obsessive, loyal to them.

    Yeah never understood why people bu U2 records, they haven't released anything worth listening too for years, my thoery is that people do it out of habit. I also think the same thing with Oasis fans, they buy the records because its Oasis and they were good in the 90's
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  • happy_larryhappy_larry Posts: 221
    The Proclaimers fans can get pretty hardcore, their gigs can get proper nasty especially if your in the pit.
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  • WhyNotSwedenWhyNotSweden Sweden Posts: 4,307
    depeche mode and KIZZ have some hardcore fans 2
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  • guitar101guitar101 Sutton, ON Posts: 397
    tragically hip (canadian band) have a really similar following to pearl jam. Phish fans for sure though are some of the most hard core ive run into.
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  • Irish AlIrish Al Posts: 6,236
    happy_larry wrote:
    lukin2006 wrote:
    Just a guess U2, they sell out almost every show, or people just go because it's U2.

    But Pearl Jam fans are probably the most obsessive, loyal to them.

    Yeah never understood why people bu U2 records, they haven't released anything worth listening too for years, my thoery is that people do it out of habit. I also think the same thing with Oasis fans, they buy the records because its Oasis and they were good in the 90's

    In fairness there are many many people the world that would replace the 2 bands you mention with the words pearl jam! Hate to say it but that's the way tons of people I know view this band! I kinda like that they're 'just ours' ;)
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  • lockedlocked Boston Posts: 4,039
    Pauk wrote:
    Springsteen for sure. Queues start stupidly early, even compared to PJ queueing.

    I don't understand why mainstream community approves of Springsteen obsession but looks down their noses at PJ manaics..

    As a long time bootleg trader, I can tell you that BS has some awesome boots, and rabid / generous traders...

    I have no issue with his fans..

    But around the "water cooler" the Springsteen guys are considered "royalty" and I'm considered "immature"...

    WTF?
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  • icemanapicemanap Posts: 406
    In the UK Oasis (who have now finally gone their seperate ways) had an awesome following, I know people who have seen them all over Europe. Burberry jackets optional of course. The Manic Street Preachers have always had a great fan base and are followed avildly. In Australia, Silverchair have a great fanbase although I don't know if that obsession stretches far past their own shores that much.
    :D Rock on!!!! :D
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    Happy Jack wrote:
    the black crowes

    And the new record is pretty good.
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    NKOTB
  • tightrope hightightrope high Posts: 137
    happy_larry wrote:
    The Proclaimers fans can get pretty hardcore, their gigs can get proper nasty especially if your in the pit.

    LMAO :lol:
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  • spawnholio666spawnholio666 Posts: 13
    MUSE

    Not big in the US, but us Muse fans are pretty much obsessed. Check the muse.mu forums.


    I guess I'm already a rather obsessed PJ fan, but that's really not a bad thing. I regard Muse as a rather close 2nd in my list of phenomenal bands.

    :ugeek:
  • spawnholio666spawnholio666 Posts: 13
    By the way, the little smiley at the end of my last post looks pretty much just like me.

    It's ok, I know nobody cares.

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    ^ there he is again though.
  • Cliffy6745Cliffy6745 Posts: 33,954
    happy_larry wrote:
    lukin2006 wrote:
    Just a guess U2, they sell out almost every show, or people just go because it's U2.

    But Pearl Jam fans are probably the most obsessive, loyal to them.

    Yeah never understood why people bu U2 records, they haven't released anything worth listening too for years, my thoery is that people do it out of habit. I also think the same thing with Oasis fans, they buy the records because its Oasis and they were good in the 90's

    A whole lot of people would say the exact same thing about PJ
  • cajunkiwicajunkiwi Posts: 984
    locked wrote:
    Pauk wrote:
    Springsteen for sure. Queues start stupidly early, even compared to PJ queueing.

    I don't understand why mainstream community approves of Springsteen obsession but looks down their noses at PJ manaics..

    As a long time bootleg trader, I can tell you that BS has some awesome boots, and rabid / generous traders...

    I have no issue with his fans..

    But around the "water cooler" the Springsteen guys are considered "royalty" and I'm considered "immature"...

    WTF?

    Well, Springsteen does have an 18-year head start... if PJ can release anything as good as "Magic" in the 2020s/30s, you'll be able to wear your crown with pride ;)
    And I listen for the voice inside my head... nothing. I'll do this one myself.
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