All kidding aside, it is cool that you made the effort to post what could be the biggest run-on paragraph in pit history. Once we sober you up, perhaps we can help you find that "enter" key.
Agreed that apologizing is a great gesture that is likely appreciated by anyone who attended one of these shows - as others have suggested/indicated, you were not the only one who may have been a bit over-enthusiastic. Props to you for being a stand-up guy and owning up to your behavior - terrible or otherwise If I were sitting next to you, I know I would really appreciate your apology.
Wow, what a way to go out. But good on you to man up and acknowledge what took place.
Joe
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First of all I would like to say that pearl jam saved my life in 94'. I can honestly say I would not be here today if it was not for them. Pearl Jams music has been a huge part of my life for close to 15 yrs now. I have been to 7 concerts and 5 Ed solo shows and have never had a situation like this happen to me. I can not believe the hundreds of posts I have read making me out to be a monster. I was going to try and defend myself but I can see that it is futile now. I will admit I had alot to drink that night. I will admit I was singing loudly. These are some of my favorite songs. Seeing Eddie sing them live is very emotional for me. I remember being told by the people next to me not to sing and they complained to security. About 20 min later security said they wanted to talk to me. The people around me assumed I was being kicked out. I was brought up to the top and told that the people next to me were complaining about my singing and to go back to my seat and sit there quietly. When I returned to the seat the guy next to me could not believe they let me back in. We did argue about why he had to have me kicked out. I do understand how he must have felt. If I had someone who was drunk kicked out (as he thought) I would not want him coming back to sit next to me knowing full well I was the one who did it. After this I noticed security coming down to check on me I sat in my seat and did not say anything. I just slumped forward and tried not to bother anyone. Someone behind me went back to complain that I should not have been let back in. About 10 min later security came back again and said I had to leave. I told them I did what they told me to do and was trying not to bother anyone and that I was not singing. They said lets go. I said I was not leaving and they would have to carry me out. They did. When they got me to the top they stood me up and told me I had to leave. I asked them why they were kicking me out after I was trying not to bother anyone. They said the people around me could not stand my singing and they had too many complaints. I left. I do remember hitting the chair in front of me during far behind when Ed was jamming on the guitar. I was hitting on the top of the chair rocking out but by no means trying purposly upset the person in front of me. If she told me to stop and I just hit it harder like someone posted then I did not hear her. When she did tell me to stop I told her I was sorry and stopped. To the person who was next to me who pointed out on here that I started singing loudly as soon as the show started. Could that have been when Ed was playing Sometimes? I believe the whole place was singing loudly. I believe this all started in the beginning of the show with me singing. I tried to control it but had too much to drink and could not. Songs like Sometimes, Trouble, Setting Forth, Guaranteed, Elderly Women, Millworker and Gone were too much. When security let me back in I managed to sit through Hide Your Love Away and Porch quietly before they carried me out. I wish to God that they never let me back in. I know the people around me wish they had not also. There are alot of people posting alot of hurtful things on here some true some untrue and some that are purely ridiculous. There are people trying to get my adress so they can kick my ass, making fun of my weight and even posting my name. There are alot of bandwagon jumpers who were not anywhere near where this happened. I did argue with the people next to me about them trying to kick me out. I did point out I spent alot of money also. I would never try to purposly ruin any fellow fans time. I never tried to hit anyone around me. If someone around me got hit accidentally when I was being caried out then I am truly sorry. I am not a violent person. I am sorry to the people around me if you felt threatened. As I recal the argument was along the lines of why the f*** are you trying to get me kicked out and why can't you leave me the f*** alone and never I am going to kick your a** or your girlfriends a** as some people are posting. If people read through the posts they will see how the telephone game is alive and well. Someone who was there posts about me swearing at the people next to me turns into me trying to beat up someones girlfriend. To all the people around me and especially the people next me I would like to offer a heartfelt apoligy. This behavior was completely out of character for me. As some friends I met at the pre-party pointed out I am a nice guy. It makes me sick knowing I took away from what should have been a great experience for all of us. To try and make something positive out of this I would like to donate 100$ to a charity of your choice (Row E seats 3&4) I will say Alcholics Anonymous before everyone jumps on it. I am just trying to give my side of the story. I am not trying to make excuses. The fact of the matter is I was drunk and not acting rationally. My stupidity was fueled by being told what to do by my peers who were justified. I wonder if anyone else has ever had too much to drink and acted like an idiot. If they did then they know how I feel now. Again I am sorry to all at Milwaukee. P.S. I was 263lb this morning and I am 32
You don't owe anyone an apology. All you did was go to a concert and try to have a good time. All the people on this silly board did was get you kicked out. Then they came here and insulted you. You owe these people nothing. And i certainly wouldn't be donating any money to anyone in the name of these people.
You don't owe anyone an apology. All you did was go to a concert and try to have a good time. All the people on this silly board did was get you kicked out. Then they came here and insulted you. You owe these people nothing. And i certainly wouldn't be donating any money to anyone in the name of these people.
Would "all these people on this silly board" include you, gathering speed?
Man, I just have to say that I feel for you. I didn't partake in any of the "bashing", but I feel that I should apologize anyway. To be the kind of person who would come here and write such an apologetic post...you are obviously a good guy who just had an unfortunate series of events.
Anyone who has ever been drinking has had too much. Say otherwise, I call bullshit. It happens. It happened to me in Chicago, and while I made more friends than I lost, I own up to it.
As for the singing too loud--give me a fucking break. I am so sick of hearing people complain about that. If I go to a show, I am going to sing as loud and long as I want to. If you aren't there to enjoy it the way you want to enjoy it, why go? Physically hurting someone is another thing, but it doesn't sound like that was the issue here (just to pre-empt anyone going, "well, I paid to see a show and I couldn't enjoy the show and blah, blah, blah").
Now, can we all go back to bitching about posters or something?
BTW...if you want to donate to something, do it because it's a good cause. There is a show on tomorrow night that might take your money.
I still want you all to "take care"--I am just damn tired of typing it.
I don't understand why this dude got kicked out for "singing too loud" and just having a good time?
The stupid chick in Chicago jumps on stage and rushes Eddie & she gets to watch from the side of the stage. Shelly from Detroit at the second Chicago show was so fucking annoying that Eddie made it a point to tell her to shut the fuck up & I do not think anything happened with her. Then you got the dude who pissed in his pants and he gets a handwritten setlist?????
The problem was you were not being a drunk enough a hole!
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is this thread about the guy that got thown out of Milwaukee >>>LOL
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i got a bit drunk at the end of chicago night II, i didnt piss anyone off other than myself for making the last 4 songs a bit fuzzy, and maybe my gf. the excitement, the atomosphere got to me, and i drank one or two too many.
think its very cool that you came here.
anyone wants to hold a grudge against you, Fuck em'.
have fun at the next shows, hope to see you there.
Peace, Love.
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to not question your government is unpatriotic."
-- Sen. Chuck Hagel
The stupid chick in Chicago jumps on stage and rushes Eddie & she gets to watch from the side of the stage. Shelly from Detroit at the second Chicago show was so fucking annoying that Eddie made it a point to tell her to shut the fuck up & I do not think anything happened with her. Then you got the dude who pissed in his pants and he gets a handwritten setlist?????
On second thoughts, these Solo shows sound like a waste of money....
I could go down to our local and watch someone piss their pants and chicks trying to molest band members...:rolleyes:
"....and was very surprised to see that he didnt actually have a recipe for anus-ankle soup." - Big Ed
I posted once or twice, regarding what someone referred to as the "ass hats" at the Milwaukee show. And that person was correct... there was at least a rack full of "ass hats" at that show.
I was sitting somewhat close to where the incident with the security guys occurred. Not close enough that I know exactly what was going on, or exactly what the problem was, but close. I have something I'd like to say about the matter...
I have no idea whether or not the person who started this thread was being an "ass hat". To me, he sounds like a nice guy who had a bit to drink, and then fell victim to some unfortunate circumstances (which is something that most of us can probably relate to). However, even if the guy was intentionally being an "ass hat" (which I doubt), he was certainly far from alone. There were people yelling during the whole show, and usually it was the same 3 or 4 voices yelling the same stupid shit for two hours straight. It wasn't really coming from his direction either.
It sounds like you have been really upset about this for a while...and please don't beat yourself up about it anymore. If anyone on here is perfect, then they should step forth. Otherwise, they have no room to talk. Everyone has fun in their own way. You obviously were misunderstood and meant no harm.
Like someone said, it does take a big person to come on here and say what you said.
It's like people have to label others as "bad" or "good" when really were all just human. If we tried to please every single person...well, it's just not possible.
So don't worry about it anymore. And for those who continue to be mean to you; just ignore them if you can. You are loved.
It sounds like you have been really upset about this for a while...and please don't beat yourself up about it anymore. If anyone on here is perfect, then they should step forth. Otherwise, they have no room to talk. Everyone has fun in their own way. You obviously were misunderstood and meant no harm.
Like someone said, it does take a big person to come on here and say what you said.
It's like people have to label others as "bad" or "good" when really were all just human. If we tried to please every single person...well, it's just not possible.
So don't worry about it anymore. And for those who continue to be mean to you; just ignore them if you can. You are loved.
good advice.
Peace, Love.
"To question your government is not unpatriotic --
to not question your government is unpatriotic."
-- Sen. Chuck Hagel
It sounds like you have been really upset about this for a while...and please don't beat yourself up about it anymore. If anyone on here is perfect, then they should step forth. Otherwise, they have no room to talk. Everyone has fun in their own way. You obviously were misunderstood and meant no harm.
Like someone said, it does take a big person to come on here and say what you said.
It's like people have to label others as "bad" or "good" when really were all just human. If we tried to please every single person...well, it's just not possible.
So don't worry about it anymore. And for those who continue to be mean to you; just ignore them if you can. You are loved.
Don't beat yourself up for it, but don't come back. Some people just can't handle acting normally. If you were acting normally, people wouldn't have complained. People want to enjoy the show, not waste their time whining about it. Thanks for writing though, although I wasnt anywhere near there.
No worries man... everyone fucks up.
I sing loudly and am annoying to i bounce and bounce and sing really loud and sometimes i usually get a buddies footsie tip . Its hard not to
I am sorry that people are being so childish and making fun of your weight and doing just overall not needed stuff. Stuff that had nothing to do with the situation.
Stories get blown out of proportions, and don't worry. Ed' needs a lil action to keep it all interesting i'm sure. No worries, you apologized and that means you are doing better than half the population.
Don't be so hard on yourself.. whats done is done, there will be other shows.. and im sure this won't effect your ten c number lol
I don't understand why this dude got kicked out for "singing too loud" and just having a good time?
The stupid chick in Chicago jumps on stage and rushes Eddie & she gets to watch from the side of the stage. Shelly from Detroit at the second Chicago show was so fucking annoying that Eddie made it a point to tell her to shut the fuck up & I do not think anything happened with her. Then you got the dude who pissed in his pants and he gets a handwritten setlist?????
The problem was you were not being a drunk enough a hole!
is this all true?
if so i'm going to my next gig smeared in my own excrement and then i'm going to inject vodka into my eyeballs... surely drunken dedication like that will at least get me the spare bed at Vedder Towers.
oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
Takes a big man to come on here and apologize when so many people have been bashing you on here, I commend you for that, and yeah I can't speak for everyone but I know that I have definitely have had to much to drink and done stupid things and acted like an idiot. Its unfortunate but it happens.
HAHAHA - Big Man!
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if so i'm going to my next gig smeared in my own excrement and then i'm going to inject vodka into my eyeballs... surely drunken dedication like that will at least get me the spare bed at Vedder Towers.
I've been there done that. It is a bad feeling the next day isn't it?
You sound like a good person so dont let the people bashing you on here get you down. Learn from your mistake and move on. Life is too short to be down on yourself.
The thing I had a problem with in Milwaukee was that I was seeing Eddie Vedder rock out and felt that I had to sit on my hands with my mouth shut. I did pretty good but I am used to going to Rock and Roll concerts and this was a new experience for me and I adjusted accordingly. Many people there did not adjust to the setting and that was unfortunate but I am over it.
Peace!
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What people dont realize about Wisconsin is that most of us carry around a little extra weight cause its friggen COLD here!!! ummm was 35 degrees when i woke up this morning... Hey all people are different and it takes all kinds... since our society is soooo insecurely ignorant they love to pick on "FAT" people or whomever they find a "flaw" with... oh cause they are sooooo perfect! I got news for yah.... nobody is! Not even ED... sorry girls...hehe
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I gotta say, watching the EV show in DC sober was a great experience. I really think I am going to tone it down from now on when I go to PJ shows.
Ive been drunk and regretted my actions the next day, weeks, years later.
"Lil' Mookie" should be sending me royalties....I have "branded him" and made him famous here with my story of him and piss boy.
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Anyone who has ever been drinking has had too much. Say otherwise, I call bullshit. It happens. It happened to me in Chicago, and while I made more friends than I lost, I own up to it.
As for the singing too loud--give me a fucking break. I am so sick of hearing people complain about that. If I go to a show, I am going to sing as loud and long as I want to. If you aren't there to enjoy it the way you want to enjoy it, why go? Physically hurting someone is another thing, but it doesn't sound like that was the issue here (just to pre-empt anyone going, "well, I paid to see a show and I couldn't enjoy the show and blah, blah, blah").
Now, can we all go back to bitching about posters or something?
BTW...if you want to donate to something, do it because it's a good cause. There is a show on tomorrow night that might take your money.
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The stupid chick in Chicago jumps on stage and rushes Eddie & she gets to watch from the side of the stage. Shelly from Detroit at the second Chicago show was so fucking annoying that Eddie made it a point to tell her to shut the fuck up & I do not think anything happened with her. Then you got the dude who pissed in his pants and he gets a handwritten setlist?????
The problem was you were not being a drunk enough a hole!
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i got a bit drunk at the end of chicago night II, i didnt piss anyone off other than myself for making the last 4 songs a bit fuzzy, and maybe my gf. the excitement, the atomosphere got to me, and i drank one or two too many.
think its very cool that you came here.
anyone wants to hold a grudge against you, Fuck em'.
have fun at the next shows, hope to see you there.
"To question your government is not unpatriotic --
to not question your government is unpatriotic."
-- Sen. Chuck Hagel
I could go down to our local and watch someone piss their pants and chicks trying to molest band members...:rolleyes:
I was sitting somewhat close to where the incident with the security guys occurred. Not close enough that I know exactly what was going on, or exactly what the problem was, but close. I have something I'd like to say about the matter...
I have no idea whether or not the person who started this thread was being an "ass hat". To me, he sounds like a nice guy who had a bit to drink, and then fell victim to some unfortunate circumstances (which is something that most of us can probably relate to). However, even if the guy was intentionally being an "ass hat" (which I doubt), he was certainly far from alone. There were people yelling during the whole show, and usually it was the same 3 or 4 voices yelling the same stupid shit for two hours straight. It wasn't really coming from his direction either.
Like someone said, it does take a big person to come on here and say what you said.
It's like people have to label others as "bad" or "good" when really were all just human. If we tried to please every single person...well, it's just not possible.
So don't worry about it anymore. And for those who continue to be mean to you; just ignore them if you can. You are loved.
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good advice.
"To question your government is not unpatriotic --
to not question your government is unpatriotic."
-- Sen. Chuck Hagel
Don't beat yourself up for it, but don't come back. Some people just can't handle acting normally. If you were acting normally, people wouldn't have complained. People want to enjoy the show, not waste their time whining about it. Thanks for writing though, although I wasnt anywhere near there.
I sing loudly and am annoying to i bounce and bounce and sing really loud and sometimes i usually get a buddies footsie tip
I am sorry that people are being so childish and making fun of your weight and doing just overall not needed stuff. Stuff that had nothing to do with the situation.
Stories get blown out of proportions, and don't worry. Ed' needs a lil action to keep it all interesting i'm sure. No worries, you apologized and that means you are doing better than half the population.
Don't be so hard on yourself.. whats done is done, there will be other shows.. and im sure this won't effect your ten c number lol
is this all true?
if so i'm going to my next gig smeared in my own excrement and then i'm going to inject vodka into my eyeballs... surely drunken dedication like that will at least get me the spare bed at Vedder Towers.
HAHAHA - Big Man!
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Good post and its groovy that you cleared things up.
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You sound like a good person so dont let the people bashing you on here get you down. Learn from your mistake and move on. Life is too short to be down on yourself.
The thing I had a problem with in Milwaukee was that I was seeing Eddie Vedder rock out and felt that I had to sit on my hands with my mouth shut. I did pretty good but I am used to going to Rock and Roll concerts and this was a new experience for me and I adjusted accordingly. Many people there did not adjust to the setting and that was unfortunate but I am over it.
Peace!
"I need honesty, I need truth, and I need hope...I need it! That's what music means to me." EV