I have to say no. it would be like eating a peanut butter & jelly sadwich without the jelly. enjoyable? yes, but I would always long for the real thing.
Hell who am I kidding, I would pay 3X face from scalpers to see the rest of the guys just like I did for Eddie.
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It's weird because AIC still sells out even with the new guy.
I was at jones beach last year and I saw AIC. Although they were great it was far from soldout.....the whole upper deck was empty.....Jones Beach only holds about 13,000.
I would certainly go see the band if Eddie left. I wouldn't think of it as "Pearl Jam" per se', but I'd be really interested to hear them. Pearl Jam is definately a band where the whole is greater than it's induvidual parts, but the music is great with or without Ed's contributions. I'd rather see this than an Ed solo show, but that's just me.
If Eddie leaves pearl Jam... there is no Pearl Jam.
That for me also applys if Stone, Mike, Jeff or Matt leave now. These guys with Ed are Pearl Jam.
"First of all, there’s the palpable camaraderie and good feeling you get from the entire band as they smile and nod at each other, and huddle together in various formations throughout the show --- They look like they really like each other. They look stoked!"
So, in your examples, both singers died. And in my opinion, if any of the founding 4 members passed away, Pearl Jam would cease to exist also. I do not see any remaining members continuing without the departed, when it was such a collaborated effort.
I bet most of you who are emphatically saying no would also cave in and see a show just for curiosity's sake.
Unfortunately, I think most people wouldn't. As a fan since "Ten", I always figured if the band lasted "long enough", then people would start to see that the band is much more than just Eddie Vedder. Hasn't happened yet, and I doubt it ever will. People don't seem to realise that most of the bands' songs are a collaberative effort. Eddie is one of the greatest "front-men" in rock history, but it's sad how the other guys are so unappreciated.
Stone and Jeff had a long history of musical success without Eddie, but can the same be said in reverse? Bad Radio? Please! Eddies vocals didn't mean squat in a sub-par band. "Into the Wild" had some great moments, but nothing compared to a PJ record. I know I'm in the minority, but I think "Bayleaf" by Gossard is FAR better than "Into the Wild".
At the end of the day, most people just listen to the melody and the vocals, and have no true appreciation for creative musicianship. Would Pearl Jam be "as good" without Eddie? Probably not. Would they still be amazing? Yes.
Unfortunately, I think most people wouldn't. As a fan since "Ten", I always figured if the band lasted "long enough", then people would start to see that the band is much more than just Eddie Vedder. Hasn't happened yet, and I doubt it ever will. People don't seem to realise that most of the bands' songs are a collaberative effort. Eddie is one of the greatest "front-men" in rock history, but it's sad how the other guys are so unappreciated.
Stone and Jeff had a long history of musical success without Eddie, but can the same be said in reverse? Bad Radio? Please! Eddies vocals didn't mean squat in a sub-par band. "Into the Wild" had some great moments, but nothing compared to a PJ record. I know I'm in the minority, but I think "Bayleaf" by Gossard is FAR better than "Into the Wild".
At the end of the day, most people just listen to the melody and the vocals, and have no true appreciation for creative musicianship. Would Pearl Jam be "as good" without Eddie? Probably not. Would they still be amazing? Yes.
Well said good sir!!
Personally, I would like to see a band made up of 5 or 6 Mike McCready's. Every concert would be nothing but guitar solos.
I would agree that you can't replace Ed of course and the band would never be half as good as it as now. BUT I would of course go out and see at least 1 or 2 shows to see how the band is and most importantly go and support the rest of the crew that I love.
You really cant call yourself a true Pearl Jam fan if you wouldnt go see the band at least once to support em. That is unless the rest of them kicked him out, then I would not want to support them!
I seriously doubt that would happen.
If any of the guys left, it wouldn't be the same. That goes for Matt too.
Here’s a question you might need to ask
What’s self destruction and how can we last?
"I cannot stop the thought of running in the dark.
Coming up a which way sign. All good truants must decide."
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Daaaaamn boy, what did he do to you or how did he offend you? Just wondering if that's okay?
And if I might add, if they kick Stone out who's gonna get into fights with Eddie?
No one gets into more interesting fights, arguments then those two, you have two really strong personalities going at it.
Here’s a question you might need to ask
What’s self destruction and how can we last?
"I cannot stop the thought of running in the dark.
Coming up a which way sign. All good truants must decide."
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Damn what did he do to you or how did he offend you? Just wondering if that's okay?
And if I might add, if they kick Stone out who's gonna get into fights with Eddie?
No one gets into more interesting fights, arguments then those two, you have two really strong personalities.
It was a joke....
See smiley below...
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And "Bayleaf"is an awesome album, but I can't compare because I still haven't gotten around to listen to "Into the Wild" I keep forgetting that I have the MP3's in my computer. ooooooooooo I'm a bad Eddie Vedder fan, aren't I?
Here’s a question you might need to ask
What’s self destruction and how can we last?
"I cannot stop the thought of running in the dark.
Coming up a which way sign. All good truants must decide."
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Was he acting like a prick again? Just bitch slap him, it always works for me.:D
Are we having fun yet?!
Here’s a question you might need to ask
What’s self destruction and how can we last?
"I cannot stop the thought of running in the dark.
Coming up a which way sign. All good truants must decide."
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Unfortunately, I think most people wouldn't. As a fan since "Ten", I always figured if the band lasted "long enough", then people would start to see that the band is much more than just Eddie Vedder. Hasn't happened yet, and I doubt it ever will. People don't seem to realise that most of the bands' songs are a collaberative effort. Eddie is one of the greatest "front-men" in rock history, but it's sad how the other guys are so unappreciated.
Stone and Jeff had a long history of musical success without Eddie, but can the same be said in reverse? Bad Radio? Please! Eddies vocals didn't mean squat in a sub-par band. "Into the Wild" had some great moments, but nothing compared to a PJ record. I know I'm in the minority, but I think "Bayleaf" by Gossard is FAR better than "Into the Wild".
At the end of the day, most people just listen to the melody and the vocals, and have no true appreciation for creative musicianship. Would Pearl Jam be "as good" without Eddie? Probably not. Would they still be amazing? Yes.
I think you have a lot of false assumptions laden throughout what you just said.
Individually, none of them are as good as they are as a band. Not even Ed. I would much rather see a Pearl Jam show over an Eddie Vedder show, or a Brad show, or a Flight To Mars show, or a Green River show. Pearl Jam as a whole hits on something that none of them had ever hit on before without the dynamic that is Pearl Jam today.
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The first thing I said to my g-friend walking out of the EV solo show was, "that made me miss the other guys"
Jones Beach NY 1 + 3 - '00
MSG 1 + 2 - '03
Boston Garden - '04
Montreal - '05
Boston Garden 1, Meadowlands 1 + 2 - '06
Mansfield 1 - '08
(EV solo) Boston 1 - '08
Chicago 1 - '09
MSG -'10
Brooklyn 1+2 - '13
Central Park - '15
MSG - '16
Fenway - '16
Wrigley - '16
(RRHOF) Brooklyn - '17
Fenway - '18
MSG - '22
MSG 1 - '24
Hell who am I kidding, I would pay 3X face from scalpers to see the rest of the guys just like I did for Eddie.
...but I wouldn't fly cross country to see them
They say every sin is deadly but I believe they may be wrong...I'm guilty of all seven and I don't feel too bad at all
yea, thats what i'm thinkin....hate to even think of that possiblity!
6.24.08 MSG 1
8.05.08 EV NYC 2 (3rd Row)
5.18.10 Newark
5.20.10 MSG 1
5.21.10 MSG 2
6.21.11 Beacon Theatre,NYC
6.22.11 Beacon Theatre,NYC
9.02.12 Made In America Festival, Philly
10.18.13 Barclays Brooklyn,NY
10.19.13 Barclays Brooklyn,NY
agreed
9/24/96 MD. 9/28/96 Randalls. 8/28-29/98 Camden. 9/8/98 NJ. 9/18/98 MD. 9/1-2/00 Camden. 9/4/00 MD. 4/28/03 Philly. 7/5-6/03 Camden. 9/30/05 AC.
10/3/05 Philly. 5/27-28/06 Camden. 6/23/06 Pitt. 6/19-20/08 Camden. 6/24/08 MSG. 8/7/08 EV Newark, NJ. 6/11-12/09 EV Philly, PA. 10/27-28-30-31/09 Philly, PA., 5/15/10 Hartford,5/17/10 Boston, 5/18/10 Newark, 5/20-21/10 MSG
If EV was to leave, and the guys wanted to continue on, who would be a good pick as replacement?
guys a jerk!
I was at jones beach last year and I saw AIC. Although they were great it was far from soldout.....the whole upper deck was empty.....Jones Beach only holds about 13,000.
Scott
8/25/00 8/27/00 8/29/00 8/30/00 9/01/00 9/02/00
4/28/03 4/29/03 4/30/03 5/02/03 7/05/03 7/06/03
7/08/03 7/09/03 7/14/03 <---front row shook hands with ed.
10/3/05 5/13/06 5/27/06 5/28/06 6/01/06 6/3/06
6/24/06 6/19/08 6/20/08 6/24/08 6/25/08 10/27/09
10/28/09 10/30/09 10/31/09 5/15/10 5/18/10 5/20/10
5/21/10 9/7/11
That for me also applys if Stone, Mike, Jeff or Matt leave now. These guys with Ed are Pearl Jam.
2010 - Newark 5/18 MSG 5/21
2011 - PJ20 9/3-9/4
2012 - MIA Festival 9/2
2013 - Wrigley Field 7/19 Brooklyn 10/18-10/19 Philly 10/22
2015 - Colbert show - 9/23 Global Citizens Festival 9/26
2016 - Philly 4/28-4/29 MSG 5/1-5/2
WHAAAT!!!??
I'd rather see Chad Kroeger than Aaron Lewis..........
But Ed is not fucking Pearl Jam. He is the voice. Not the band.
Chris Cornell replaced Ed??
no...absolutely not...no one replaces Ed
more importantly...if Ed left would there be a message pit! Would there be a purpose for the internet?
9/24/96 MD. 9/28/96 Randalls. 8/28-29/98 Camden. 9/8/98 NJ. 9/18/98 MD. 9/1-2/00 Camden. 9/4/00 MD. 4/28/03 Philly. 7/5-6/03 Camden. 9/30/05 AC.
10/3/05 Philly. 5/27-28/06 Camden. 6/23/06 Pitt. 6/19-20/08 Camden. 6/24/08 MSG. 8/7/08 EV Newark, NJ. 6/11-12/09 EV Philly, PA. 10/27-28-30-31/09 Philly, PA., 5/15/10 Hartford,5/17/10 Boston, 5/18/10 Newark, 5/20-21/10 MSG
2010 - Newark 5/18 MSG 5/21
2011 - PJ20 9/3-9/4
2012 - MIA Festival 9/2
2013 - Wrigley Field 7/19 Brooklyn 10/18-10/19 Philly 10/22
2015 - Colbert show - 9/23 Global Citizens Festival 9/26
2016 - Philly 4/28-4/29 MSG 5/1-5/2
I would check out a show, but I would not go to several in a row like I do now.
I bet most of you who are emphatically saying no would also cave in and see a show just for curiosity's sake.
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Unfortunately, I think most people wouldn't. As a fan since "Ten", I always figured if the band lasted "long enough", then people would start to see that the band is much more than just Eddie Vedder. Hasn't happened yet, and I doubt it ever will. People don't seem to realise that most of the bands' songs are a collaberative effort. Eddie is one of the greatest "front-men" in rock history, but it's sad how the other guys are so unappreciated.
Stone and Jeff had a long history of musical success without Eddie, but can the same be said in reverse? Bad Radio? Please! Eddies vocals didn't mean squat in a sub-par band. "Into the Wild" had some great moments, but nothing compared to a PJ record. I know I'm in the minority, but I think "Bayleaf" by Gossard is FAR better than "Into the Wild".
At the end of the day, most people just listen to the melody and the vocals, and have no true appreciation for creative musicianship. Would Pearl Jam be "as good" without Eddie? Probably not. Would they still be amazing? Yes.
Well said good sir!!
Personally, I would like to see a band made up of 5 or 6 Mike McCready's. Every concert would be nothing but guitar solos.
Ahhhh, heaven..............
If any of the guys left, it wouldn't be the same. That goes for Matt too.
What’s self destruction and how can we last?
"I cannot stop the thought of running in the dark.
Coming up a which way sign. All good truants must decide."
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McCain, America's scariest grandpa!
And if I might add, if they kick Stone out who's gonna get into fights with Eddie?
No one gets into more interesting fights, arguments then those two, you have two really strong personalities going at it.
What’s self destruction and how can we last?
"I cannot stop the thought of running in the dark.
Coming up a which way sign. All good truants must decide."
__________________________________________
McCain, America's scariest grandpa!
Okay, fair enough. But if Matt CHOSE to leave, then I'm dragging Jack Irons back in kicking and screaming.
It was a joke....
See smiley below...
And "Bayleaf"is an awesome album, but I can't compare because I still haven't gotten around to listen to "Into the Wild" I keep forgetting that I have the MP3's in my computer. ooooooooooo I'm a bad Eddie Vedder fan, aren't I?
What’s self destruction and how can we last?
"I cannot stop the thought of running in the dark.
Coming up a which way sign. All good truants must decide."
__________________________________________
McCain, America's scariest grandpa!
Was he acting like a prick again? Just bitch slap him, it always works for me.:D
Are we having fun yet?!
What’s self destruction and how can we last?
"I cannot stop the thought of running in the dark.
Coming up a which way sign. All good truants must decide."
__________________________________________
McCain, America's scariest grandpa!
Individually, none of them are as good as they are as a band. Not even Ed. I would much rather see a Pearl Jam show over an Eddie Vedder show, or a Brad show, or a Flight To Mars show, or a Green River show. Pearl Jam as a whole hits on something that none of them had ever hit on before without the dynamic that is Pearl Jam today.