Thoughts on Eddie

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  • edvedr13
    edvedr13 Posts: 241
    well written
    Joe
    "It's Evolution Baby"
    Montreal '00; Toronto '03; Montreal '03; Kitchener '05; London '05; Hamilton '05; Toronto '05; Toronto '06 x2; Boston '06; Toronto '08 x2 (Eddie)
  • violetpsyche
    violetpsyche Posts: 122
    This is one of the best posts I think I've ever read on this Forum. I admire the fact that, rather than spewing out what you remember of your conversation with him, you took time to reflect and research before presenting your final impressions. This is a really thoughtful piece of prose and I very much enjoyed reading it - what a great way to introduce yourself :D
  • driventotears
    driventotears Posts: 54
    Really great post...I enjoyed reading it and agree just about 100%. I don't post all that often but I do come here a lot and do a lot of searching and reading and it is nice to find something with substance. I often find myself having to explain to people why I am such a big fan of Pearl Jam and Eddie..some people get it and most don't. They can't seem to get past the idea that there is more to Pearl Jam/Eddie then just music. Don't get me wrong, the passion I feel definately comes from their music but the "extra's" I get from my experience are the other things that come along...I was never driven to get involved in much other then my own "world' so to speak and over the past years Eddie has open my eyes to lots of things that I wouldn't of seen. I have always wanted the chance to thank him for that...just for being the voice that I think has opened a lot of people's eyes to the world - whethere you agree or disagree he gets you thinking and for me get's me motivated to do more, say more and expect more from this world....
  • polaris
    polaris Posts: 3,527
    kindred spirit
  • blondieblue227
    blondieblue227 Va, USA Posts: 4,509
    You freak. You wrote too much.
    …….just kidding!

    I get what crazy breed is saying.
    But. The way Ed has grown up, by being so open is why we feel close to him. As a fan we want to identify with something more than a face on a cd cover. Ed has given us that and we love him for it.
    *~Pearl Jam will be blasted from speakers until morale improves~*

  • gozzo5058
    gozzo5058 Posts: 611
    kcherub wrote:
    I can tell you thought really long and hard about making this post...

    I am glad you found something deeper, and I think a lot of people would be in (okay, 99%) agreement with you. You can't hope for 100% here in the pit. :)

    Nice post.

    there is something there, agreed. now i wish the 1% that don't 'get it' also known as the drunken frat boys that attend ed's and pj's shows would either wise up or give up their 10c memberships.
    s

    Montreal/98, Toronto/00'03'05'06x2, Brad Toronto/02, Buffalo/03, Kitchener/05, London/05, Hamilton/05, Late Show Taping/06, Cleveland/06, Pittsburgh/06, Bridge School Benefit Concert/06, Hartford/08, Mansfield 1/08, EV Montreal/08x2, EV Toronto/08x2...
  • MrPotatohead
    MrPotatohead Posts: 25
    Now if we could only get the rest of the country to come into the light we may be able to actually change the direction of this country / world. This may be the best post i've ever read on the message pit!
  • Bibbs
    Bibbs Posts: 229
    Well I was thinking if I ever met Ed...

    Id would be frightened that he would be screaming at his manager to where all the fuckin green M&M's were in his dressing room and being a total dick to everyone...

    I would be shattered if this was all a persona...
    ••• Immortality •••
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  • peacegirl
    peacegirl Posts: 841
    Great post...I couldn't have said it better!
  • TsarinaLisa
    TsarinaLisa Posts: 205
    I completely agree with you. I was there for that conversation as well and still cannot get over how down to earth and sincere he actually was. Not many would take that sort of time....he was in no rush and it was great that the fans were respectable as well. No one yelling over each other just a nice convo.

    He was just genuine and I took in every word he said. I did not feel preached to as I sometimes feel with someone like Bono. It was a great end to an amazing weekend.

    http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q73/TsarinaLisa/PearljamSue188.jpg
  • decides2dream
    decides2dream Posts: 14,977
    i LOVE these stories....thank you for sharing.
    ed and pearl jam really ARE special. period. it simply gets reconfirmed every time i read or hear of someone getting even just a few moments of their time. beautiful. :)
    Stay with me...
    Let's just breathe...


    I am myself like you somehow


  • blondieblue227
    blondieblue227 Va, USA Posts: 4,509
    MrPotatohead wrote:
    Now if we could only get the rest of the country to come into the light we may be able to actually change the direction of this country / world. ....

    that's what Ed says on inconoclast! :D

    that's one reason i love going to concerts. all those people there because they love the same thing. if it hits me just right i get teary eyed.
    *~Pearl Jam will be blasted from speakers until morale improves~*

  • pearljamgirl07
    pearljamgirl07 Posts: 792
    kcherub wrote:
    I can tell you thought really long and hard about making this post...

    I am glad you found something deeper, and I think a lot of people would be in (okay, 99%) agreement with you. You can't hope for 100% here in the pit. :)

    Nice post.
    First of all Welcome to the board ,and second I agree with kcherub:)
    "You're the eve of my destruction in the garden of fears"

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