Neil sick not inducting Pj Friday

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  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,591
    edited April 2017
    aspoonfulweighsaton said:

    Yeah I think the extremely short notice handicapped the field big time.

    David Letterman is an amazing get.

    Could be really wiity, funny, charming and insightful.
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • rustneversleeps
    rustneversleeps The Motel of Lost Companions Posts: 2,209
    Spiritual_Chaos said:

    aspoonfulweighsaton said:

    Yeah I think the extremely short notice handicapped the field big time.

    David Letterman is an amazing get.
    it blows
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,591
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKftpGB03vU
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • my2hands
    my2hands Posts: 17,117
    no Uncle Neil definitely sucks immensely... but I don't have an issue with Letterman as a replacement... I'm more concerned with Neil's health, I don't think he would skip doing this just because he has a cold or the flu

  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,036
    my2hands said:

    no Uncle Neil definitely sucks immensely... but I don't have an issue with Letterman as a replacement... I'm more concerned with Neil's health, I don't think he would skip doing this just because he has a cold or the flu

    Given that he cancelled something in December for this year, I'd think there is more to this than a cold or flu too.
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,591
    Cliffy6745 said:

    my2hands said:

    no Uncle Neil definitely sucks immensely... but I don't have an issue with Letterman as a replacement... I'm more concerned with Neil's health, I don't think he would skip doing this just because he has a cold or the flu

    Given that he cancelled something in December for this year, I'd think there is more to this than a cold or flu too.
    Yeah, Im pretty worried.
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • rustneversleeps
    rustneversleeps The Motel of Lost Companions Posts: 2,209
    my2hands said:

    no Uncle Neil definitely sucks immensely... but I don't have an issue with Letterman as a replacement... I'm more concerned with Neil's health, I don't think he would skip doing this just because he has a cold or the flu

    i agree, his health is most important. and it doesnt seem like its a cold. that being said, hearing letterman speak does nothing for me. im sure he'll do well, theres no questioning his fandom. just personally think he stinks.
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,591
    Posting this show I went to in Berlin this summer. Crystal clear audio. Neil is a beast, and it sucks we wont see him play with them live at the HoF.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8wo47juyWI&t=8345s
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,766
    edited April 2017
    bootlegger10 said:

    David Letterman is a angry jerk. Don't really have any interest in what DL has to say about Pearl Jam. If he wants to talk about being a terrible boss and perv than go for it.

    I'm more on this side of the fence myself. I'm not invested in the opinion or anything, but still... I guess I just don't understand the amount of love pouring Dave's way generally. However good a talk show host he may have been and despite all the solid ideas and opinions he may have had over the years, he still just seems like a bit of an asshole to me. I can't say I really admire him as a human being. And I also happen to have no personal interest in how he feels about Pearl Jam. But anyway, whatever. I just hope Neil Young is okay. It's really too bad he couldn't be there for this, given his relationship with the band, which is much more meaningful than any relationship Dave Letterman might have with it.
    Post edited by PJ_Soul on
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  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,591
    PJ_Soul said:

    bootlegger10 said:

    David Letterman is a angry jerk. Don't really have any interest in what DL has to say about Pearl Jam. If he wants to talk about being a terrible boss and perv than go for it.

    I'm more on this side of the fence myself. I'm not invested in the opinion or anything, but still... I guess I just don't understand the amount of love pouring Dave's way generally. However good a talk show host he may have been and despite all the solid ideas and opinions he may have had over the years, he still just seems like a bit of an asshole to me. I can't say I really admire him as a human being. And I also happen to have no personal interest in how he feels about Pearl Jam. But anyway, whatever. I just hope Neil Young is okay. It's really too bad he couldn't be there for this, given his relationship with the band, which is much more meaningful than any relationship Dave Letterman might have with it.
    In that case Neil Young's also an asshole.

    Eat a peach - etc.
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • goldrush
    goldrush everybody knows this is nowhere Posts: 7,824
    The Juggler said:

    HughFreakingDillon said:

    Cliffy6745 said:

    SVRDhand13 said:

    No more RITFW :(

    Yeah, I was really looking forward to this.
    i wouldn't be surprised if they still played it, or tagged it in some way, and sent it out to him.
    I doubt they play anything other than PJ songs at their own induction ceremony with or without Neil...
    Just curious as I rarely see these shows - how many times before (if ever) has a band covered a song by the person that inducted them?

    Was this ever likely to happen, or were we just getting our hopes up for no reason?

    Either way I'm not bothered about Letterman, just worried for Neil...
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  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    i hope uncle neil feel better soon... see eddie will mention him at speech
    i like a lot the replecement..great choice
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,766
    edited April 2017
    Spiritual_Chaos said:

    PJ_Soul said:

    bootlegger10 said:

    David Letterman is a angry jerk. Don't really have any interest in what DL has to say about Pearl Jam. If he wants to talk about being a terrible boss and perv than go for it.

    I'm more on this side of the fence myself. I'm not invested in the opinion or anything, but still... I guess I just don't understand the amount of love pouring Dave's way generally. However good a talk show host he may have been and despite all the solid ideas and opinions he may have had over the years, he still just seems like a bit of an asshole to me. I can't say I really admire him as a human being. And I also happen to have no personal interest in how he feels about Pearl Jam. But anyway, whatever. I just hope Neil Young is okay. It's really too bad he couldn't be there for this, given his relationship with the band, which is much more meaningful than any relationship Dave Letterman might have with it.
    In that case Neil Young's also an asshole.

    Eat a peach - etc.
    In what case? If I always felt like DL came off like a bit of an asshole I have to think the same of Neil? Did Neil sexually harass people? If he did I wasn't aware of it. Not that that is the only reason I always felt like DL seemed like a little bit of a dick.
    Post edited by PJ_Soul on
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  • Spoony C
    Spoony C Posts: 278
    goldrush said:

    The Juggler said:

    HughFreakingDillon said:

    Cliffy6745 said:

    SVRDhand13 said:

    No more RITFW :(

    Yeah, I was really looking forward to this.
    i wouldn't be surprised if they still played it, or tagged it in some way, and sent it out to him.
    I doubt they play anything other than PJ songs at their own induction ceremony with or without Neil...
    Just curious as I rarely see these shows - how many times before (if ever) has a band covered a song by the person that inducted them?

    Was this ever likely to happen, or were we just getting our hopes up for no reason?

    Either way I'm not bothered about Letterman, just worried for Neil...
    There are a lot of collaborations at the shows, though fewer now that they've gone to the televised-on-HBO arena format than what they used to do in the semi-private hotel ballroom ceremonies. Nowadays, it's more that each band performs their block after their induction speeches (or at least the show presents it that way once it's edited and broadcast). But some do still collaborate--I know Dave Grohl and others joined in and played with Rush a few years ago. So bands will play together, or do a song by one another, etc. It's not weird to think PJ could play RITFW (with or without Neil, really, as they've made it such a staple of their own live presentation).
  • High Fidelity 2000
    High Fidelity 2000 New Mexico USA Posts: 4,439
    KV4053 said:

    Wow. No offense to NY and hope he's OK, but DL is my hero. And it'll be a nice change. Inductions often feel like nepotism. DL is arms length

    I thought I was the only one.... this makes me wish I was going much more than Neil Young doing the honors! David Letterman is on my shortlist of probably 5 people when I think of "hero" status. He's going to be awesome and a total unexpected treat.
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  • High Fidelity 2000
    High Fidelity 2000 New Mexico USA Posts: 4,439
    Spiritual_Chaos said:

    Fuck, Hopes Neil just got a cold and not something serious...

    Dave will be fun though.

    Hoping Neil posts his speech in written form or something on his site. Would love to see what he would say about the band.

    I would not be surprised if Dave reads Neil's speech for him. Then adds a little more to it.

    I do hope Neil is ok, this doesn't seem to be the type of thing someone would pull out of over a cold or flu.
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  • on2legs
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    lolobugg said:

    pledgeagrievance said:

    I don't know, it's admirable that ppl are spinning this positively because honestly what can u do but Letterman? I like him but to induct the boys? He's a fan, great, and they were on his show a bunch, but so many other better choices: Cornell, Harper, JJames, Petty, Bruce. How about someone they inspired or they were inspired by. The novelty of Letterman is ok since basically he's been a recluse since retirement. But not really excited by it. A musician would have been a better choice in order to reinforce their musical impact as opposed to their cultural impact, which even naysayers can't deny. In the grand scheme it doesn't matter, but just strange

    From the outside it looks like they were very desperate to find someone this late in the game. if I was going I would be extremely disappointed that Neil wasn't able to be there. but I am a huge fan. really hope nothing serious is going on with Mr. Young.
    I'm so pumped to possibly see a once in a lifetime renunion of the original
    lineup that Neil's absence dims my enthusiasm about 1%. It's Pearl Jam in the HOF, in NYC on a Friday night. I couldn't imagine being disappointed in anyway. Can't wait :smiley:
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  • Sprunkn7
    Sprunkn7 Posts: 5,286
    Disappointed no Neil but shit happens and I feel bad. I'm sure he wishes he was there.
    Thank you fellow 10 clubber for saving my ass....again!!!
  • Nami
    Nami Newfoundland Posts: 5,999
    I have no problem with Dave. I think he will be funny, sincere, and supportive as he always has been with the band and his fans.
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  • wwsuicide
    wwsuicide Posts: 1,400
    on2legs said:

    lolobugg said:

    pledgeagrievance said:

    I don't know, it's admirable that ppl are spinning this positively because honestly what can u do but Letterman? I like him but to induct the boys? He's a fan, great, and they were on his show a bunch, but so many other better choices: Cornell, Harper, JJames, Petty, Bruce. How about someone they inspired or they were inspired by. The novelty of Letterman is ok since basically he's been a recluse since retirement. But not really excited by it. A musician would have been a better choice in order to reinforce their musical impact as opposed to their cultural impact, which even naysayers can't deny. In the grand scheme it doesn't matter, but just strange

    From the outside it looks like they were very desperate to find someone this late in the game. if I was going I would be extremely disappointed that Neil wasn't able to be there. but I am a huge fan. really hope nothing serious is going on with Mr. Young.
    I'm so pumped to possibly see a once in a lifetime renunion of the original
    lineup that Neil's absence dims my enthusiasm about 1%. It's Pearl Jam in the HOF, in NYC on a Friday night. I couldn't imagine being disappointed in anyway. Can't wait :smiley:
    Right on!

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