would eddie be a star if he went solo

PilatesBetterman

Ledbetterman10 wrote:

If he plays solo when PJ is on hiatus (like he is now), that's cool. If PJ ever breaks up and then he goes solo, that's cool. but if PJ ever breaks up because he wants to go solo, that would suck. If he ever came in one day (and who knows, it may happen) and said "guys, I think we reached our end as 'Pearl Jam'" That would be a bummer. Stone would feel like a scorn lover....and he'd probably try to kill Sean Penn.

That's the most sense I've seen on here EVER, lol

Stone Irons

Ledbetterman10 wrote:

dude, every so often a there's a douchebag pit memeber who hates on Eddie for all the credit he gets and tries to think of every conceivable way to make it look as if any of the other band members are as important to pearl jam as he is.

I don't like when fans think of this band as Eddie Vedder and the Pearl Jams. I'm sorry that I view every member as an equal in the group. Of course Ed gets all the attention because he's the frontman and writes most of the lyrics. But their writing process has always been collaborative. This isn't a situation like Trent Reznor with Nine Inch Nails or Kurt Cobain with Nirvana where they are the only creative force in the group. Every member gets their say on the albums and I appreciate that. I apologize for feeling that way.

Ledbetterman10

Stone Irons wrote:

I don't like when fans think of this band as Eddie Vedder and the Pearl Jams. I'm sorry that I view every member as an equal in the group. Of course Ed gets all the attention because he's the frontman and writes most of the lyrics. But their writing process has always been collaborative. This isn't a situation like Trent Reznor with Nine Inch Nails or Kurt Cobain with Nirvana where they are the only creative force in the group. Every member gets their say on the albums and I appreciate that. I apologize for feeling that way.

apology accepted

nowayimfaithfull

Ledbetterman10 wrote:

If he plays solo when PJ is on hiatus (like he is now), that's cool. If PJ ever breaks up and then he goes solo, that's cool. but if PJ ever breaks up because he wants to go solo, that would suck. If he ever came in one day (and who knows, it may happen) and said "guys, I think we reached our end as 'Pearl Jam'" That would be a bummer. Stone would feel like a scorn lover....and he'd probably try to kill Sean Penn.

If he pulled a roth Id be pissed as hell, really let down. But I think he has the vision not to fuck it up, its abvious.

pjamaholic

Nothingman54 wrote:

Dumb topic, but no he would not be successful as a solo artist. It hasnt worked out for Chris Cornel has it???

Yes, but just because it hasn't worked out for Cornell doesn't mean it won't work out for Eddie.

Jam10

For sure Eddie would have a fantastic solo career. I want to see him as Pearl Jam's front man forever ofcourse but he could still continue a solo career in between albums and be very successful.

pateljam

Horos wrote:

Jeff and Stone were both in successful bands before Ed. What was Ed doing? Waiting to meet some real musicians.

None as successful as PJ ... Jeff and Stone are good musicans not great.... Mike though is Great