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  • YLed2
    YLed2 Posts: 5,534
    Not a controversial show by any means, but the Bristow (DC) show in 2010 he flat out told corporate lobbyists to go kill themselves. He literally asked if there were any corporate lobbyists in the crowd, and if there were - "go kill yourselves." Not too cool of a statement by any regards. I was at the show and trust me, he wasn't really joking.

    He later apologized in the show for the statement, but again, not really too bright or cool of a statement to make by any account.
    Bristow, VA - 5.13.10
    East Troy, WI - 9.3.11
    East Troy, WI - 9.4.11
    Atlanta, GA - 9.22.12
    Las Vegas, NV - 10.31.12 (EV)
    Las Vegas, NV - 11.1.12 (EV)
    Chicago, IL - 7.19.13
    Dallas, TX - 11.15.13
    Oklahoma City, OK - 11.16.13
    Seattle, WA - 12.6.13
    Lincoln, NE - 10.9.14
    Moline, IL - 10.17.14
    St. Paul, MN - 10.19.14
    Milwaukee, WI - 10.20.14
    New York, NY - 5.1.16
    New York, NY - 5.2.16
    Boston, MA - 8.5.16
    Boston, MA - 8.7.16
    Chicago, IL - 8.20.16

  • Attaway77
    Attaway77 Posts: 3,815
    YLed2 said:

    Not a controversial show by any means, but the Bristow (DC) show in 2010 he flat out told corporate lobbyists to go kill themselves. He literally asked if there were any corporate lobbyists in the crowd, and if there were - "go kill yourselves." Not too cool of a statement by any regards. I was at the show and trust me, he wasn't really joking.

    He later apologized in the show for the statement, but again, not really too bright or cool of a statement to make by any account.

    I forgot about that…. Quite a few people got pissed, I think some left.
    1998 Dallas (7/5) 2006 San Fran (7/15,7/16) 2009 San Fran (8/28) 2010 Bristow (5/13) NY (5/21) 2011 Alpine Valley (9/3,9/4)
    2012 Missoula (9/30) 2013 Chicago (7/19) Pittsburgh (10/11) Buffalo (10/12) Baltimore (10/27) Dallas (11/15)
    2014 Austin (10/12) Memphis (10/14) St. Paul (10/19) Milwaukee (10/20) Denver (10/22)
    2016 Ft. Lauderdale (4/8) Miami (4/9) Hampton (4/18) Philly (4/28,4/29) NY (5/1,5/2) 2018 Seattle (8/10) Missoula (8/13) 2022 Nashville (9/16)
    E.V. - 2008 Berkeley (4/8) 2012 Austin (11/9,11/12)
    Temple of the Dog - 2016 Upper Darby


  • YLed2
    YLed2 Posts: 5,534
    Attaway77 said:

    YLed2 said:

    Not a controversial show by any means, but the Bristow (DC) show in 2010 he flat out told corporate lobbyists to go kill themselves. He literally asked if there were any corporate lobbyists in the crowd, and if there were - "go kill yourselves." Not too cool of a statement by any regards. I was at the show and trust me, he wasn't really joking.

    He later apologized in the show for the statement, but again, not really too bright or cool of a statement to make by any account.

    I forgot about that…. Quite a few people got pissed, I think some left.
    And a lot of boos being poured out. Deservingly so - just not a smart or cool comment to make regardless of your position. Especially from someone who is supposedly so pro-peace. Was a great show though - I thought one of the most underrated of the tour that year.

    Btw, great to see you brother! Hope all is well and life is good!
    Bristow, VA - 5.13.10
    East Troy, WI - 9.3.11
    East Troy, WI - 9.4.11
    Atlanta, GA - 9.22.12
    Las Vegas, NV - 10.31.12 (EV)
    Las Vegas, NV - 11.1.12 (EV)
    Chicago, IL - 7.19.13
    Dallas, TX - 11.15.13
    Oklahoma City, OK - 11.16.13
    Seattle, WA - 12.6.13
    Lincoln, NE - 10.9.14
    Moline, IL - 10.17.14
    St. Paul, MN - 10.19.14
    Milwaukee, WI - 10.20.14
    New York, NY - 5.1.16
    New York, NY - 5.2.16
    Boston, MA - 8.5.16
    Boston, MA - 8.7.16
    Chicago, IL - 8.20.16

  • Attaway77
    Attaway77 Posts: 3,815
    YLed2 said:

    Attaway77 said:

    YLed2 said:

    Not a controversial show by any means, but the Bristow (DC) show in 2010 he flat out told corporate lobbyists to go kill themselves. He literally asked if there were any corporate lobbyists in the crowd, and if there were - "go kill yourselves." Not too cool of a statement by any regards. I was at the show and trust me, he wasn't really joking.

    He later apologized in the show for the statement, but again, not really too bright or cool of a statement to make by any account.

    I forgot about that…. Quite a few people got pissed, I think some left.
    And a lot of boos being poured out. Deservingly so - just not a smart or cool comment to make regardless of your position. Especially from someone who is supposedly so pro-peace. Was a great show though - I thought one of the most underrated of the tour that year.

    Btw, great to see you brother! Hope all is well and life is good!
    You as well my friend!! Hopefully soon enough we'll get some shows pop up, starting to get that itch!
    1998 Dallas (7/5) 2006 San Fran (7/15,7/16) 2009 San Fran (8/28) 2010 Bristow (5/13) NY (5/21) 2011 Alpine Valley (9/3,9/4)
    2012 Missoula (9/30) 2013 Chicago (7/19) Pittsburgh (10/11) Buffalo (10/12) Baltimore (10/27) Dallas (11/15)
    2014 Austin (10/12) Memphis (10/14) St. Paul (10/19) Milwaukee (10/20) Denver (10/22)
    2016 Ft. Lauderdale (4/8) Miami (4/9) Hampton (4/18) Philly (4/28,4/29) NY (5/1,5/2) 2018 Seattle (8/10) Missoula (8/13) 2022 Nashville (9/16)
    E.V. - 2008 Berkeley (4/8) 2012 Austin (11/9,11/12)
    Temple of the Dog - 2016 Upper Darby


  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,146
    What about San fran 95? Pretty damn controversial. That show made national headlines. And of course Denmark 2000 was controversial in its own way.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • Ten Backspaced Riot Actors
    Ten Backspaced Riot Actors Posts: 436
    I love Eddies story about the Singles petformance, funny stuff..
  • karmadefect
    karmadefect Posts: 806
    mcgruff10 said:

    What about San fran 95?

    That was the first thing that came to mind hahaha. Not controversial in any political sense, but it raised some eyebrows.
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  • Sarah
    Sarah Toronto Posts: 736
    karmadefect said:

    mcgruff10 said:

    What about San fran 95?

    That was the first thing that came to mind hahaha. Not controversial in any political sense, but it raised some eyebrows.
    Good call. Messy times for our favourite band.
    "Somewhere in between / There and here / I got lost / I got scared..."
  • Sarah
    Sarah Toronto Posts: 736
    YLed2 said:

    Not a controversial show by any means, but the Bristow (DC) show in 2010 he flat out told corporate lobbyists to go kill themselves. He literally asked if there were any corporate lobbyists in the crowd, and if there were - "go kill yourselves." Not too cool of a statement by any regards. I was at the show and trust me, he wasn't really joking.

    He later apologized in the show for the statement, but again, not really too bright or cool of a statement to make by any account.

    This is the first I've ever heard of this, and that's really disappointing. Ugh!
    "Somewhere in between / There and here / I got lost / I got scared..."
  • Sarah
    Sarah Toronto Posts: 736
    Another oldie but goodie! "Shoe The Shoeless!", Indio '93...

    *Language warning, of course

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y2lG8KVRf0

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd9iOpMSOns
    "Somewhere in between / There and here / I got lost / I got scared..."
  • mookeywrench
    mookeywrench Posts: 6,081
    edited May 2015
    Anyone remember the show about 10 years ago that was a live stream and the Live Stream provider conveniently had "feed disruptions" anytime Ed had a negative comment to say about Bush?
  • badbrains
    badbrains Posts: 10,255
    mookeywrench said:

    Anyone remember the show about 10 years ago that was a live stream and the Live Stream provider conveniently had "feed disruptions" anytime Ed had a negative comment to say about Bush?

    Good one
  • PJfanwillneverleave1
    PJfanwillneverleave1 Posts: 12,885
    mookeywrench said:

    Anyone remember the show about 10 years ago that was a live stream and the Live Stream provider conveniently had "feed disruptions" anytime Ed had a negative comment to say about Bush?

    Was that the AT and T provided by?
    George bush leave this world alone?
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,146
    hartford 96 or 98.....police used tear gas on the crowd. good times.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • lolobugg
    lolobugg BLUE RDGE MTNS Posts: 8,195
    edited May 2015
    YLed2 said:

    Not a controversial show by any means, but the Bristow (DC) show in 2010 he flat out told corporate lobbyists to go kill themselves. He literally asked if there were any corporate lobbyists in the crowd, and if there were - "go kill yourselves." Not too cool of a statement by any regards. I was at the show and trust me, he wasn't really joking.

    He later apologized in the show for the statement, but again, not really too bright or cool of a statement to make by any account.

    I was at this show. def an uncomfortable moment as it seems there were some lobbyists near me that took it to heart and left. fuck em. I thought Ed was articulate if a little extreme in his punishment ideas.

    I remember he referred to Goldman Sachs in particular.
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    2006- Cincinnati, OH

    2008- Columbia, SC

    2009- Chicago, IL x 2 / Ed Vedder- Atlanta, GA x 2

    2010- Bristow, VA

    2011- Alpine Valley, WI (PJ20) x 2 / Ed Vedder- Chicago, IL

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  • badbrains
    badbrains Posts: 10,255
    mcgruff10 said:

    hartford 96 or 98.....police used tear gas on the crowd. good times.

    Thought my weed was laced haha
  • Wma31394
    Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    Arms Aloft 2nd song at pj20.. Crowd is going nuts for release then they bust into arms aloft??? I think the worst set list decision ever deserves to be controversial..
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  • YLed2
    YLed2 Posts: 5,534
    Wma31394 said:

    Arms Aloft 2nd song at pj20.. Crowd is going nuts for release then they bust into arms aloft??? I think the worst set list decision ever deserves to be controversial..

    No joke! Could you imagine if they tore into Corduroy after that epic Release? The place would've crumbled to the ground.

    Bristow, VA - 5.13.10
    East Troy, WI - 9.3.11
    East Troy, WI - 9.4.11
    Atlanta, GA - 9.22.12
    Las Vegas, NV - 10.31.12 (EV)
    Las Vegas, NV - 11.1.12 (EV)
    Chicago, IL - 7.19.13
    Dallas, TX - 11.15.13
    Oklahoma City, OK - 11.16.13
    Seattle, WA - 12.6.13
    Lincoln, NE - 10.9.14
    Moline, IL - 10.17.14
    St. Paul, MN - 10.19.14
    Milwaukee, WI - 10.20.14
    New York, NY - 5.1.16
    New York, NY - 5.2.16
    Boston, MA - 8.5.16
    Boston, MA - 8.7.16
    Chicago, IL - 8.20.16

  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,146
    Wma31394 said:

    Arms Aloft 2nd song at pj20.. Crowd is going nuts for release then they bust into arms aloft??? I think the worst set list decision ever deserves to be controversial..

    lol. what the hell was ed thinking?
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,883
    Sarah said:

    Another oldie but goodie! "Shoe The Shoeless!", Indio '93...

    *Language warning, of course

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y2lG8KVRf0

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd9iOpMSOns

    \That show was so much fun -- the crowd was filled with many banger dickheads though. The week before in Bezerkely was so much happier. He talked shit on the pope during that show 10.31.93 if I recall. (I had a lot to drink that day!)
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