The night I met eddie
Here is the story, 7th of November 2006 after the forst Sydney show, the fiorst concert of the Australian tour. After waiting around for a couple of hours and after security told me all the band had left, i hung strong and waited. They soon drove up this big driveway, and there was someone i had admired for so many years stepping out of a van.
Ed walked straight to this guy who was in a wheel chair, this guy had bright coloured hair and spoke through a computer. Ed had met him beofore and started talking to him. Ed was saying how if he comes to another Sydney show he will "look after" him He told ed that he would be attending the Melbourne shows. Ed then said he couldnt do anything for him for the 1st and 2nd show because he was doing something with the family of some the victims from denmark.
He then went to give this guy a number but didnt have any paper. While his security went looking for some I pulled a piece out of my wallet and Ed was so greatful, and i must say i got one of the most sincerest thank you' s ever. There was something about looking ed in the eyes, it is so captivating. He then gave this guy a number and said to call the tour manager he will sort something out. (It was only a few months ago that i found out that Ed dedicated a song to this guy at Melbourne- Off HE Goes)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQGN-GPZaeo (this is a link to his dedication)
We were told we couldn't take any photos or ask for autographs, and he came around to shake all of our hands. I was suprised how short he is and also i have to say how fragile he is, which is totally different from his stage presence. I told him how i have followed Pearl Jam since I was 8, my older sister got me into them and now i am hooked. He said "Thank your sister for me"
He was so nice and he seemed to hang onto every word I had to say, and really listen. I think he likes that, that everyone has a story to tell and everyone is unique. I'm probably wrong, but that is how i perceive him.
He then moved on to the rest of the group and someone asked if they could have a photo. His security said 'No if he does one, he has to do them all" Ed then said "well we could do one big one???"
We all gathered around in a group I made sure i was next to ed (maybe a little selfish, but hey once in a lifetime) and he put his arm around me.
He then left, thanked us all for hanging around, and there he went off into a dark Sydney night, which was lit up not by street lights, but by the smiles of about 20 lucky Pearl jam fans.
The couple whose camera it was said that they would email us the photo, They said it would be a couple of days because they were moving back to New Zealand.
Sadly, I never got that photo, nor my friend who also put his address down. If you are out thetre, I would dearly love that photo, While my memory is still fresh over 1 year on, It would mean the world to Me.
Ed walked straight to this guy who was in a wheel chair, this guy had bright coloured hair and spoke through a computer. Ed had met him beofore and started talking to him. Ed was saying how if he comes to another Sydney show he will "look after" him He told ed that he would be attending the Melbourne shows. Ed then said he couldnt do anything for him for the 1st and 2nd show because he was doing something with the family of some the victims from denmark.
He then went to give this guy a number but didnt have any paper. While his security went looking for some I pulled a piece out of my wallet and Ed was so greatful, and i must say i got one of the most sincerest thank you' s ever. There was something about looking ed in the eyes, it is so captivating. He then gave this guy a number and said to call the tour manager he will sort something out. (It was only a few months ago that i found out that Ed dedicated a song to this guy at Melbourne- Off HE Goes)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQGN-GPZaeo (this is a link to his dedication)
We were told we couldn't take any photos or ask for autographs, and he came around to shake all of our hands. I was suprised how short he is and also i have to say how fragile he is, which is totally different from his stage presence. I told him how i have followed Pearl Jam since I was 8, my older sister got me into them and now i am hooked. He said "Thank your sister for me"
He was so nice and he seemed to hang onto every word I had to say, and really listen. I think he likes that, that everyone has a story to tell and everyone is unique. I'm probably wrong, but that is how i perceive him.
He then moved on to the rest of the group and someone asked if they could have a photo. His security said 'No if he does one, he has to do them all" Ed then said "well we could do one big one???"
We all gathered around in a group I made sure i was next to ed (maybe a little selfish, but hey once in a lifetime) and he put his arm around me.
He then left, thanked us all for hanging around, and there he went off into a dark Sydney night, which was lit up not by street lights, but by the smiles of about 20 lucky Pearl jam fans.
The couple whose camera it was said that they would email us the photo, They said it would be a couple of days because they were moving back to New Zealand.
Sadly, I never got that photo, nor my friend who also put his address down. If you are out thetre, I would dearly love that photo, While my memory is still fresh over 1 year on, It would mean the world to Me.
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That's a great story, glad you got to meet the man.
Cool story, it must have been pretty great.
I hope you can hunt down those bastards that didn't email you your picture.
If you are a woman, Yes, if not, well i will shake ur hand with the same hand that eddie shook.
Thanks, i hope this can get enough exposure, Im trying to look on all different forums, it is killing me. Thaks for your support
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its alright, it was a very special night
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took that one big group pic
bah
i think its great. I would'n't be like hahahaha i met eddie and you didn't but just a story explaining it. I dont think anyone is showing off just extremely happy to have met Eddie.
you met Eddie before?
i love how everyone who was fortunate enough to meet him mentions how short he is!
1998: Melbourne 1, 2, 3
2003: Sydney 1, 2, 3, Melbourne 1, 2, 3
2006: Sydney 1, 2, Melbourne 1, 2, 3, Sydney 3, Newcastle, Adelaide 1, 2, Perth
2009: LA 1, 2, Melbourne, Sydney
2014: Gold Coast, Melbourne, Sydney
I've heard similar stories about how EV approaches and listens to his fans, even pointing out how short he is.
It ain't about EV, but I met Boom's wife, Pinky, and she really is a great woman! We were talking about how it is really better meeting people who are involved with PJ - whether they are wives, roadies, personal security guards, and so on...
We were glad we got to meet Pinky. She's such a humble and down to earth woman.
Anyway, I hope you get that picture and share with us when you get that chance!
And oh, your sister totally rocks, too!
Happy holidays!
EV: It's your band.
~Q Magazine
"Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII
you rang ??..
What i dont understand is why everyone always talks about how "short" ed is. I mean, im only 5'4 so i guess just about everyone is taller than me so i dont know if i count
But, I'm short!
I'm 5" 2 1/2....
And I wouldn't mind getting rid of my fat and giving them to Ed!
EV: It's your band.
~Q Magazine
"Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII
you really should... i'm pretty petite as far as women go and i think we might have the same waist size. Dude stays in shape, cant blame him for that. 5'2? They need to make platform concert shoes for peeps like us , that are light enough to where we can still jump around and rock out!
That's the best idea I've heard in a while (I'm also 5'2")
I'll relive it...without pain......
Backstreet lover on the side of the road
I got a bomb in my temple that is gonna explode
I got a sixteen gauge buried under my clothes, I play...
Sure does suck, I'm still hoping....
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Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
I'll relive it...without pain......
Backstreet lover on the side of the road
I got a bomb in my temple that is gonna explode
I got a sixteen gauge buried under my clothes, I play...
I think i am goin to keep bumping this thread, for a while,and hope ppl spread the word. I will post it up here if/when i get it.
Chers boys and girls
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haha fingers crossed i can show u.
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8/08 - Ed solo in DC, 6/09 Ed in B'more,
10/10 - Brad in B'more
Thats a first, someone moving to New Zealand..........
I wish I was the verb "to trust"
and never let you down.
Brisbane 1, 06
Has anyone come forward yet? I hope they do!
had 1 private msg from 1 dude saying he knows the dude in the wheel chair and would he have a copy? other then that, no one else. And Bump
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About Eddie's heigth - I knew he is rather short, but i never converted ft to cm till now. And now i found out - Eddie's is my height! Funny:) And with age he's still shrinking:)
I guess people always do the same mistake - thinking that their idols are heigher than others. Big personality=big height.
Anyway... i would like to have such memories. I know i will never meet Eddie, it's sad, but it's ok. Good that other people can:)
Thanks for sharing that moment:)
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