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yes he would. springsteen did the solo thing a few times in between time off with the e-street band. i'd so love to see ed go solo
And he still gives his love, he just gives it away, The love he receives is the love that is saved, And sometimes is seen a strange spot in the sky, A human being that was given to fly
I think he could do well for himself if he were to continue with some solo work in the future.
I would MUCH rather see Pearl Jam Eddie, but I do believe he could do well for himself.
Hard Sun was a huge success! I hear it on the radio more than I do Pearl Jam.
No doubts. He can do anything he wants. But he doesnt seem someone who like to play alone all the time, but one who love share the music , the stage , the big ones concerts, the good vibrations that cames from this moments. It means long life to PJ, no?
maybe to rephrase the question for the OP, would eddie be a star if he had been a solo artist his entire career???
I don't think that he would... but if he was to put out a few more solo records NOW, I'm sure that he'd make a name for being able to do both, solo & band. This popularity, however, would primarily come because of the years with Pearl Jam.
"Don't come closer or I'll have to go
Holding me like gravity are places that pull
If ever there was someone to keep me at home
It would be you..."
I think it would be on par with Chris Cornell..much bigger success with Soundgarden and Audioslave than his solo material. i really liked Euphoria Morning, but the last one wasn't anything to take to a deserted island. into the wild was great, but i don't think the eukelele songs like satellite, you're true, brokenhearted would sell many records or garner any airplay if released on a second sol disc. it depends what ed wants to release.
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I don't think that he would... but if he was to put out a few more solo records NOW, I'm sure that he'd make a name for being able to do both, solo & band. This popularity, however, would primarily come because of the years with Pearl Jam.
I'll have to disagree. He's a magnificent musician - period. True, he has become so popular because of Pearl Jam, but I think he would have become popular regardless. Just look at what's happening with Into the Wild. In addition to maintaining his Pearl Jam fan base, he's also gaining new fans that wouldn't otherwise like him.
Case in point: My mom doesn't like Pearl Jam. I know she's gotten tired of hearing me talk about them and Eddie, especially in the days leading up to the solo tour. She couldn't understand why I would fly out to California to see a concert. Of course, she doesn't even really like any contemporary music and I've rarely in my life heard her say she found some new artist she liked.
That said, when I got home from the shows this week and was talking about them again and said the name Eddie Vedder (which I'm sure she had let go in one ear and out the other the whole time I've been talking about him), she started asking me whether or not he had a beard and long hair. I said yes, and she told me this story that while I was gone she was out shopping and was in a store with a tv that was playing music videos. She said this video came on and the musician was so talented and his voice was so beautiful and the song was so good that she became captivated and couldn't take her eyes off him. (She also mentioned how handsome he was, which is also unlike my mom.) So she asked the store employees who the guy was - and it was Eddie Vedder singing Guaranteed! She was like, "Is THAT they guy you just went to LA to see?! Wow, now I totally understand why you are such a big fan! If I had known he was that good I would have gone with you!"
I know my mom is just one person, but I think this is indicative of his ability to draw in a whole new crowd based SOLELY on his solo music.
I would have absolutely no problem with Ed following the Springsteen format of releasing band stuff and solo stuff and touring both. His solo tour was fantastic, i would just love to hear more original music from him in the future.
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I'll have to disagree. He's a magnificent musician - period. True, he has become so popular because of Pearl Jam, but I think he would have become popular regardless. Just look at what's happening with Into the Wild. In addition to maintaining his Pearl Jam fan base, he's also gaining new fans that wouldn't otherwise like him.
Never said that he wasn't a magnificent musician. I personally think he's one of the best of all time, period. However, what would Eddie's style be back in the early 90's if he was to begin solo with no Pearl Jam? Would it be as it is now ("Into The Wild")? Or would it still go under the 'grunge' sound of that decade? It all depends on that.
"Don't come closer or I'll have to go
Holding me like gravity are places that pull
If ever there was someone to keep me at home
It would be you..."
Never said that he wasn't a magnificent musician. I personally think he's one of the best of all time, period. However, what would Eddie's style be back in the early 90's if he was to begin solo with no Pearl Jam? Would it be as it is now ("Into The Wild")? Or would it still go under the 'grunge' sound of that decade? It all depends on that.
Of course I don't know what his solo style would have been like back then, but I don't believe it depends on that. I think that since he's such a great musician he would have had a successful solo career regardless of his style. Perhaps he would have a different set of fans, but he would still have fans no matter what the style.
I think he has an enormous amount of talent so I think that he would be a star still as well as have a following. His lyrics are as good as ever, and sometimes even blow my mind that he can even put out more and more lyrics that make you think.
But as for Eddie's real integrity that he shows time and time again, obvious when he talks using terms like "the band" to not elude to the fact this is Eddie's band. He is cool like that.
Baby, You Wouldn't Last a Minute on The Creek......
Together we will float like angels.........
In the moment that you left the room, the album started skipping, goodbye to beauty shared with the ones that you love.........
Dumb topic, but no he would not be successful as a solo artist. It hasnt worked out for Chris Cornel has it???
why is it a dumb topic? It's interesting to hear people's take on the same singer/songwriter/musician. I think he could have been successful as a solo artist--maybe not HUGE but good.
Of course I don't know what his solo style would have been like back then, but I don't believe it depends on that. I think that since he's such a great musician he would have had a successful solo career regardless of his style. Perhaps he would have a different set of fans, but he would still have fans no matter what the style.
Point taken... but we'll agree to disagree. However, I'm close to positive that we both can agree on the fact that Pearl Jam would in fact, no matter what, be bigger than Eddie Vedder solo.
"Don't come closer or I'll have to go
Holding me like gravity are places that pull
If ever there was someone to keep me at home
It would be you..."
Dumb topic, but no he would not be successful as a solo artist. It hasnt worked out for Chris Cornel has it???
when you put out shit music course its not gonna work out. it would def work for ed. i'd rather see ed solo then pj
And he still gives his love, he just gives it away, The love he receives is the love that is saved, And sometimes is seen a strange spot in the sky, A human being that was given to fly
And I'm not living this life without you, I'm selfish and clear
And you're not leaving here without me, I don't wanna be without
My best... friend. Wake up, to see you could have it all
However, I'm close to positive that we both can agree on the fact that Pearl Jam would in fact, no matter what, be bigger than Eddie Vedder solo.
Hmm... well that's a whole new and interesting question. You're probably right, but I'll have to give it some thought. There are just so many variables to consider - timing, whether bands are more popular than solo artists in general, how (much) he would promote himself as a solo musician - it's just hard to say. I think maybe this is where your question about style becomes relevant too. Although I think he'd have many fans as a solo musician in whatever style of music he decided to play, some styles do have more fans than others.
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yeah +1
maybe to rephrase the question for the OP, would eddie be a star if he had been a solo artist his entire career???
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no bed=no brian
coke sucks
I would MUCH rather see Pearl Jam Eddie, but I do believe he could do well for himself.
Hard Sun was a huge success! I hear it on the radio more than I do Pearl Jam.
He's actually officially gone solo...we will probably see more of it in the coming years , but he's never gonna leave PJ
No doubts. He can do anything he wants. But he doesnt seem someone who like to play alone all the time, but one who love share the music , the stage , the big ones concerts, the good vibrations that cames from this moments. It means long life to PJ, no?
I don't think that he would... but if he was to put out a few more solo records NOW, I'm sure that he'd make a name for being able to do both, solo & band. This popularity, however, would primarily come because of the years with Pearl Jam.
Holding me like gravity are places that pull
If ever there was someone to keep me at home
It would be you..."
I'll have to disagree. He's a magnificent musician - period. True, he has become so popular because of Pearl Jam, but I think he would have become popular regardless. Just look at what's happening with Into the Wild. In addition to maintaining his Pearl Jam fan base, he's also gaining new fans that wouldn't otherwise like him.
Case in point: My mom doesn't like Pearl Jam. I know she's gotten tired of hearing me talk about them and Eddie, especially in the days leading up to the solo tour. She couldn't understand why I would fly out to California to see a concert. Of course, she doesn't even really like any contemporary music and I've rarely in my life heard her say she found some new artist she liked.
That said, when I got home from the shows this week and was talking about them again and said the name Eddie Vedder (which I'm sure she had let go in one ear and out the other the whole time I've been talking about him), she started asking me whether or not he had a beard and long hair. I said yes, and she told me this story that while I was gone she was out shopping and was in a store with a tv that was playing music videos. She said this video came on and the musician was so talented and his voice was so beautiful and the song was so good that she became captivated and couldn't take her eyes off him. (She also mentioned how handsome he was, which is also unlike my mom.) So she asked the store employees who the guy was - and it was Eddie Vedder singing Guaranteed! She was like, "Is THAT they guy you just went to LA to see?! Wow, now I totally understand why you are such a big fan! If I had known he was that good I would have gone with you!"
I know my mom is just one person, but I think this is indicative of his ability to draw in a whole new crowd based SOLELY on his solo music.
CHILLIN LIKE BOB DYLAN!!!
did you see a solo show? wow! he played the uke, mandelin, harmonica, drums, acoustic and electric guitar.
CHILLIN LIKE BOB DYLAN!!!
Never said that he wasn't a magnificent musician. I personally think he's one of the best of all time, period. However, what would Eddie's style be back in the early 90's if he was to begin solo with no Pearl Jam? Would it be as it is now ("Into The Wild")? Or would it still go under the 'grunge' sound of that decade? It all depends on that.
Holding me like gravity are places that pull
If ever there was someone to keep me at home
It would be you..."
Of course I don't know what his solo style would have been like back then, but I don't believe it depends on that. I think that since he's such a great musician he would have had a successful solo career regardless of his style. Perhaps he would have a different set of fans, but he would still have fans no matter what the style.
But as for Eddie's real integrity that he shows time and time again, obvious when he talks using terms like "the band" to not elude to the fact this is Eddie's band. He is cool like that.
Together we will float like angels.........
In the moment that you left the room, the album started skipping, goodbye to beauty shared with the ones that you love.........
why is it a dumb topic? It's interesting to hear people's take on the same singer/songwriter/musician. I think he could have been successful as a solo artist--maybe not HUGE but good.
Whatever you are, be a good one --Lincoln
Point taken... but we'll agree to disagree. However, I'm close to positive that we both can agree on the fact that Pearl Jam would in fact, no matter what, be bigger than Eddie Vedder solo.
Holding me like gravity are places that pull
If ever there was someone to keep me at home
It would be you..."
no bed=no brian
coke sucks
And you're not leaving here without me, I don't wanna be without
My best... friend. Wake up, to see you could have it all
I didn´t see the solo show. But i´m sure he is a great musician.
Agreed!
Hmm... well that's a whole new and interesting question. You're probably right, but I'll have to give it some thought. There are just so many variables to consider - timing, whether bands are more popular than solo artists in general, how (much) he would promote himself as a solo musician - it's just hard to say. I think maybe this is where your question about style becomes relevant too. Although I think he'd have many fans as a solo musician in whatever style of music he decided to play, some styles do have more fans than others.
Past, before Pearl Jam. Hell NO, did Bad Radio make it big? Nope Eddie needed seasoned music veterans like Jeff and Stone to become a big rock star.
Without Jeff and Stone, Ed would just be a surfer bum.
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