Does anyone in here know any possible way to contact the band and/or the bands mgmt. (more inside)

spragg101

shetellsherself said:

spragg101 said:

In my opinion, and his, Black is the greatest song ever written.

You are both correct. I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. I hope you get to hear this beautiful song.

I hope so too. Thanks very much

BLACK35

bump

spragg101

BLACK35 said:

bump

Thank you

dimitrispearljam

up

spragg101

dimitrispearljam said:

up

Thank you man

Acesn8s

Hope you get your song. Best wishes.

spragg101

Acesn8s said:

Hope you get your song. Best wishes.

Thanks Acesn8s

JF110284

Sorry to hear of your loss. Pulling for you to hear your song. Bump...

pdalowsky

sometimes these threads can do the job, certainly did last tour

good luck, heres to hoping they play it and for those 5 minutes you can truly lose yourself in the memories of your friend.

axellaire8

spragg101 said:

I'm a 27 year old kiwi who lives down in Christchurch in the South Island. I, like most of you have been a big pearl jam fan ever since I was a little kid. I won't bore you with those details but needless to say since I was 7 Pearl Jam have been my favourite band and that will never change. That band has helped shape who I am today and for that I am very grateful. One of my best friends Tim 'Zandy' Zandbergen was also a huge Pearl Jam fan. We became friends due to our mutual love and respect for the band. We would often talk about them for ages and then after a few drinks we would be jumping around with our air guitars or standing up with our arms linked while singing Pearl Jam tunes at the top of our lungs (sounding fucking terrible of course). However if there was ever one tune that we would always came back to, it was Black. In my opinion, and his, Black is the greatest song ever written.

Around 4 years ago Pearl Jam played a show in Christchurch and we were both there. It was an unbelievable night and the show was incredible. I will never forget that moment, seeing them in front of me after all these years of listening to them. Unfortunately they did not play Black. Don't get me wrong, it was an epic set list and a great night but as I was walking out of that concert I promised myself and Zandy that we would see that song live.

Sadly on January 19th 2012 Zandy died in water skiing accident. It was a freak accident and obviously I was devastated. I had never lost a friend before and it cut me up in a big way. Zandy was someone that everyone wanted to know and be friends with and he wanted to know and be friends with anyone around him. He was a truly great friend.

Pearl Jam was played at various stages throughout the funeral and his love for the band was mentioned at numerous stages throughout the service. Needless to say it has made listening to Pearl Jam even more special than it previously was.

I am flying up to Auckland on January 17 to watch Pearl Jam headline the Big Day Out festival. It is going to be a special time especially considering it will be so close to the 2nd anniversary of Zandys death. My hope is that they play Black. I know that Eddie often writes the set list just before the gig so I know that the set list won't be set in stone yet and I am curious if there is any possible way to get this request through to the band and/or someone with connections or ties to the band. I know this is a huge ask and I may be wasting my time but I won't know if I don't try. Thanks for reading. Cheers

Hope that you'll have your request. I wish you the best

Brotherjohnno9

Bump..play Black in Auckland....please.

spragg101

axellaire8 said:

spragg101 said:

I'm a 27 year old kiwi who lives down in Christchurch in the South Island. I, like most of you have been a big pearl jam fan ever since I was a little kid. I won't bore you with those details but needless to say since I was 7 Pearl Jam have been my favourite band and that will never change. That band has helped shape who I am today and for that I am very grateful. One of my best friends Tim 'Zandy' Zandbergen was also a huge Pearl Jam fan. We became friends due to our mutual love and respect for the band. We would often talk about them for ages and then after a few drinks we would be jumping around with our air guitars or standing up with our arms linked while singing Pearl Jam tunes at the top of our lungs (sounding fucking terrible of course). However if there was ever one tune that we would always came back to, it was Black. In my opinion, and his, Black is the greatest song ever written.

Around 4 years ago Pearl Jam played a show in Christchurch and we were both there. It was an unbelievable night and the show was incredible. I will never forget that moment, seeing them in front of me after all these years of listening to them. Unfortunately they did not play Black. Don't get me wrong, it was an epic set list and a great night but as I was walking out of that concert I promised myself and Zandy that we would see that song live.

Sadly on January 19th 2012 Zandy died in water skiing accident. It was a freak accident and obviously I was devastated. I had never lost a friend before and it cut me up in a big way. Zandy was someone that everyone wanted to know and be friends with and he wanted to know and be friends with anyone around him. He was a truly great friend.

Pearl Jam was played at various stages throughout the funeral and his love for the band was mentioned at numerous stages throughout the service. Needless to say it has made listening to Pearl Jam even more special than it previously was.

I am flying up to Auckland on January 17 to watch Pearl Jam headline the Big Day Out festival. It is going to be a special time especially considering it will be so close to the 2nd anniversary of Zandys death. My hope is that they play Black. I know that Eddie often writes the set list just before the gig so I know that the set list won't be set in stone yet and I am curious if there is any possible way to get this request through to the band and/or someone with connections or ties to the band. I know this is a huge ask and I may be wasting my time but I won't know if I don't try. Thanks for reading. Cheers

Hope that you'll have your request. I wish you the best

Thanks for that

spragg101

Brotherjohnno9 said:

Bump..play Black in Auckland....please.

Cheers

doompony

Good luck

I'm sure they'll play it.

spragg101

I received a message from Kat earlier today. I believe she is one of the moderators for this Forum. She said that she has passed on the message. I am not sure who to but I am really grateful she did that. This forum is awesome.

JWPearl

Cool stuff =D>

spragg101

JWPearl said:

Cool stuff =D>

Cheers

doompony

That's awesome. I hope you get your dedication.

lostrocker815

spragg101 said:

I received a message from Kat earlier today. I believe she is one of the moderators for this Forum. She said that she has passed on the message. I am not sure who to but I am really grateful she did that. This forum is awesome.

thats awesome. Sounds promising!!!

dimitrispearljam

spragg101 said:

I received a message from Kat earlier today. I believe she is one of the moderators for this Forum. She said that she has passed on the message. I am not sure who to but I am really grateful she did that. This forum is awesome.

Great job Kat!!so cool!!

Brotherjohnno9

spragg101 said:

I received a message from Kat earlier today. I believe she is one of the moderators for this Forum. She said that she has passed on the message. I am not sure who to but I am really grateful she did that. This forum is awesome.

That sounds really hopeful, fantastic!

spragg101

Brotherjohnno9 said:

spragg101 said:

I received a message from Kat earlier today. I believe she is one of the moderators for this Forum. She said that she has passed on the message. I am not sure who to but I am really grateful she did that. This forum is awesome.

I'm pretty stoked

doompony

if they don't (which they will) we'll start a sing along.

Get_Right

yes play black

spragg101

I also just had an email from Ten Club saying they also passed on the request. haha it would be a bit funny if the same person got the same message passed onto them twice. Great news though

Natashapearljamfan

spragg101 said:

I also just had an email from Ten Club saying they also passed on the request. haha it would be a bit funny if the same person got the same message passed onto them twice. Great news though

That's awesome news it means double the chance of it happening. I have fingers and toes crossed for you, I have a feeling Black will be played for you and Zandy. Keep on believing, I am sure Zandy is looking over you and will also make it happen.

spragg101

Natashapearljamfan said:

spragg101 said:

I also just had an email from Ten Club saying they also passed on the request. haha it would be a bit funny if the same person got the same message passed onto them twice. Great news though

That's awesome news it means double the chance of it happening. I have fingers and toes crossed for you, I have a feeling Black will be played for you and Zandy. Keep on believing, I am sure Zandy is looking over you and will also make it happen.

Thanks so much for your kind words. Really means a lot

dimitrispearljam

bump

Natashapearljamfan

Spragg101,

I hope your song is played today for you and Zandy

Enzed

It just happened right fucking now. Eddie mentioned it and away they went.