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Kelly Curtis Retires

goodrocgoodroc Posts: 118
edited October 2020 in The Porch
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  • igotid88igotid88 Posts: 28,044
    Hope he enjoys his retirement. He did a great job
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  • Sobelberg8Sobelberg8 Posts: 984
    This apparently happened in August and in true Kelly Curtis fashion it stayed low key. He was a great manager, will be missed! 

    Smitty takes over now. I’m trying to figure out because I don’t know the answer to this, has Smitty been with them since pre-Ten?
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  • Human TideHuman Tide Posts: 328
    Kelly Curtis is a big part of the reason why the entire Pearl Jam organization is awesome. Wishing him all the best. 
  • igotid88igotid88 Posts: 28,044
    Even helped with Global Citizen
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  • darwinstheorydarwinstheory LaPorte, IN Posts: 6,620
    While unfortunately I did not get the opportunity to submit my resume to become Mr. Curtis' replacement, I congratulate Mark Smith on the promotion.

    I look forward to interviewing with Mark as a potential replacement for his previous position within the Pearl Jam organization.

    Best Regards,

    DT
    "A smart monkey doesn't monkey around with another monkey's monkey" - Darwin's Theory
  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,565
    edited October 2020
    Should have had taken that Guns N Roses/U2/Pearl Jam tour offer while he had the chance.

    Other than that, he seems pretty cool.

    Hope the "new" guy comes in with new energy, straightens up the problems with the Tenclub and realises Gothenburg is where it's at when it comes to European concerts.
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  • on2legson2legs Posts: 15,270
    Congrats, Kelly.  Great run =)
    1996: Randall's Island 2  1998: East Rutherford | MSG 1 & 2  2000: Cincinnati | Columbus | Jones Beach 1, 2, & 3 | Boston 1 | Camden 1 & 2 2003: Philadelphia | Uniondale | MSG 1 & 2 | Holmdel  2005: Atlantic City 1  2006: Camden 1 | East Rutherford 1 & 2 2008: Camden 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Newark (EV)  2009: Philadelphia 1, 2 & 4  2010: Newark | MSG 1 & 2  2011: Toronto 1  2013: Wrigley Field | Brooklyn 2 | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2015: Central Park  2016: Philadelphia 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Fenway Park 2 | MSG (TOTD)  2017: Brooklyn (RnR HOF)  2020: MSG | Asbury Park  2021: Asbury Park  2022: MSG | Camden | Nashville  2024: MSG 1 & 2 (#50) | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2025: Raleigh


  • raindog80raindog80 Reggio Emilia, Italy Posts: 1,183
    "You are the best manager in the world!"
    Luca, Astoria, London, UK 2006
    "I like beautiful melodies telling me terrible things" - Tom Waits
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  • RS65573RS65573 Posts: 2,486
    Another article:
    https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/pearl-jam-manager-kelly-curtis-023359670.html
  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 20,647
    Great career...good job man
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  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,720
    Thank you for everything Mr. Curtis..
    be safe and  enjoy retirement.
    Smitty will do great job as well.
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  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,331
    Best wishes, Kelly! What a run!
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,483
    Best of luck to Kelly!
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  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 93,184
    2-feign-reluctance said:
    Best wishes, Kelly! What a run!

  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,738
    Thanks Mr Curtis.  best wishes in retirement!  Enjoyable community and fan club for many years!
  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,216
    Good luck to him. What a great run. Thanks for everything!


  • bigbiggzybigbiggzy Posts: 768
    Man... sad to see it, but so grateful for the ride.

    I have to assume there are so many behind the scene(s) type of things that KC (among many others) have done that we’ll never fully appreciate or understand.

    Enjoy the retirement, KC!  Thank you for 30 amazing years!
  • densandensan Posts: 563
    edited October 2020
    Please write a book. I'd be first in line to read it. I would like a signed ten club copy too please.
    I hope he is well and can enjoy the fruits of his labor. It is awesome how he stayed under the radar for all these years. Stay well Mr. KC. Thank you does not come close to the appreciation I have for your efforts, time, and work. . 
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  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 28,613
    Congrats on your much deserved retirement.  Thirty years is one heck of a run. 
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • SM187650SM187650 Canada Posts: 791
    I think it’s probably very hard for most of us fans to wrap our heads around what Kelly actually did. As a Pearl Jam fan I just want to thank him for representing the band for all these years! His management style obviously worked for the band and therefore worked well for all of us for the last 30 years. Well done sir. Enjoy your retirement! 
  • raindog80raindog80 Reggio Emilia, Italy Posts: 1,183
    edited October 2020
    “14 years ago, outside the Astoria Theatre in London, I said to Kelly: ‘You’re the best manager in the world’. For thirty years Kelly has been the best manager Pearl Jam could have ever asked for. Without him, the band wouldn’t have been the same, that’s for sure. End of an era. All the best to Kelly.” – Luca & PearlJamOnline staff

    https://www.pearljamonline.it/en/pearl-jam-manager-kelly-curtis-has-retired/


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  • AponeApone Posts: 588
    Very many congratulations and what a great run! 
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  • PapPap Serres, Greece Posts: 29,173
    edited October 2020
    All the best for an amazing retirement Kelly! :joy: Congrats on your new role Smitty! :clap:
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    Athens 2006 / Milton Keynes 2014 / London 1&2 2022 / Seattle 1&2 2024 / Dublin 2024 / Manchester 2024
  • iOnlyownMymindiOnlyownMymind Posts: 2,846
    Sounds like perfect timing to call it a day. 
  • helplessdancerhelplessdancer Posts: 5,277
    the hippies will miss his expertise.
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