When its all been said and done...

Johnny Aggro
Johnny Aggro Posts: 543
edited July 2011 in The Porch
So i got to thinking. When the day arrives as it undoubtedly will, that Pearl Jam cease to be, how will we carry on its legacy?

A morbid thought? Not so sure. I mean i already have my eldest daughter a fan so i can perpetuate the ideal that way. Maybe like The Doors for example, many new fans long after they are gone. But we as members of this expansive and at times downright amazing community, we hold the primary source. We are here in the now. Getting albums as new release; meeting them in person and being at shows.

35 years from now we will have the right to contribute our first hand experiences to their history.

On reflection, something was started by 5 guys 21 years ago but now has taken off to another level of existence. It will never die. Who knows how long we have with albums other releases and tours. But it wont be the end.

I sit here with a glass of italian dessert wine and i raise a toast to us all + 5

Peace.
RDS Dublin - Aug 26 1995 (Neil Young with Pearl Jam)
Millstreet Arena - Oct 24, 1996
The Point - Oct 26, 1996
The Point - Jun 01, 2000
The Point - Aug 23, 2006
Wembley Arena - Jun 18, 2007
Manchester Evening News Arena - Aug 17, 2009
The O2 - Jun 22, 2010
Odyssey Arena - Jun 23, 2010
Manchester Evening News Arena - Jun 20 2012
Amsterdam Ziggo Dome - Jun 26 2012
Amsterdam Ziggo Dome - Jun 16 2014
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  • Edrock78
    Edrock78 Posts: 167
    Well said my friend
  • CAVSTARR313
    CAVSTARR313 Posts: 8,756
    If you touch somebody's life, you will truly live forever
    None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe that they are free.
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  • riverrun71
    riverrun71 Posts: 57
    f**kin A man. ;)
  • bigballsbilly
    bigballsbilly Posts: 67
    If PJ lasts as long as Bruce ... we'll be having this conversation 25 years from now.
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  • TunnelThroughDenial
    TunnelThroughDenial Posts: 769
    I plan to carry on the legacy by listening to my old PJ records.
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  • Tboz51
    Tboz51 Posts: 2,808
    Pearl Jam, Bruce, The Beatles, Rolling Stones all have vast catalogs filled with rich music.

    This is why they will be remembered in 200 years and then 500 years.

    It is why (I'm sorry Nirvana fan) no one will remember them at all 500 years from now.

    It isn't about how HOT you burned for 2 years. It is about the heat you brought for 30+.

    In fairness, I can barely stand the Beatles or Stones. Bruce is a major talent, but never got me excited. In saying that I have a massive respect for all and the power they had on society.

    Edit: Billy Joel into discussion.
    "Honesty will always be construed as negative to a dumbass"
    :-)
  • Karley
    Karley Posts: 506
    they don't have that much in their backcatalogue to rip off fans, that's for sure.. :mrgreen:
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  • guypjfreak
    guypjfreak Posts: 2,281
    Johnny Aggro wrote:
    So i got to thinking. When the day arrives as it undoubtedly will, that Pearl Jam cease to be, how will we carry on its legacy?

    A morbid thought? Not so sure. I mean i already have my eldest daughter a fan so i can perpetuate the ideal that way. Maybe like The Doors for example, many new fans long after they are gone. But we as members of this expansive and at times downright amazing community, we hold the primary source. We are here in the now. Getting albums as new release; meeting them in person and being at shows.

    35 years from now we will have the right to contribute our first hand experiences to their history.

    On reflection, something was started by 5 guys 21 years ago but now has taken off to another level of existence. It will never die. Who knows how long we have with albums other releases and tours. But it wont be the end.

    I sit here with a glass of italian dessert wine and i raise a toast to us all + 5

    Peace.
    nicely put that fan :clap: :clap:

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