2021 Tour Rumors - Let’s Go!!!!!!!!!!

iOnlyownMymind

Why be a real band at all when the can just put limited edition anything in the shop and it will sell out immediately. If they want to raise a little money for a charity here and there, that's all they have to do. 

RatherStarved

20 new postings and not a single rumor! 

vedpunk

mkay0 said:

vedpunk said:

As fans, if we didn't do such a good job sustaining their business model by purchasing so much merch and streaming their old shows, they'd have more motivation to actually hit the road.  They've definitely earned that but it still sucks as a fan that wishes they still had the passion and desire to try new things outside of their comfort zone. (new cities, venues, live streaming, etc).  Always a fan to the end though.

'They don't need to make towns because we give them too much cash for merch' is really a big assumption here - mainly because it assumes they need money and that is their primary motivator. 

Even though Pearl Jam produces art, they are a business with many employees. 

ComeToTX

If there was a member of FF that didn't want to tour that member would be replaced.  They've had plenty of guys go in and out.  If PJ has a member that doesn't want to tour one year then there won't be a tour that year.  Huge difference.

I'd also never want to see Eddie driving a truck in a Dodge commercial.

OceansJenny

Pearl Jam is washed up and over, time to retire, they don’t care anymore… same old conversation for the past 25 years.

Go see Foos twice and let me know how you feel. Not knocking them but it’s not 1:1. Plug and play is easier.

D-Rod

RatherStarved said:

20 new postings and not a single rumor! 

Are you gutted, extremely gutted or F5 gutted ? 

Weston1283

OceansJenny said:

Pearl Jam is washed up and over, time to retire, they don’t care anymore… same old conversation for the past 25 years.

Go see Foos twice and let me know how you feel. Not knocking them but it’s not 1:1. Plug and play is easier.

Not saying this at all, in fact quite the opposite.

They are still so god damned excellent live, which is what makes it so frustrating to see years of them in their older prime going to waste.  Every band eventually becomes a legacy act, that’s inevitable, and they’re far from it, but I want to enjoy them in their current form as much as we can.

Ive also said before a Foo fighters concert doesn’t even compare to a Pearl Jam concert, but…

One of them played a sold out MSG last night and is going on Tour in a few weeks

 

The other is advertising on Instagram for a video stream of an old show and selling Tshirts and posters for it while their dedicated fans enter their 16th month of waiting for a tour update

That’s the difference 

RP112579

Weston1283 said:

OceansJenny said:

Pearl Jam is washed up and over, time to retire, they don’t care anymore… same old conversation for the past 25 years.

Go see Foos twice and let me know how you feel. Not knocking them but it’s not 1:1. Plug and play is easier.

Not saying this at all, in fact quite the opposite.

They are still so god damned excellent live, which is what makes it so frustrating to see years of them in their older prime going to waste.  Every band eventually becomes a legacy act, that’s inevitable, and they’re far from it, but I want to enjoy them in their current form as much as we can.

Ive also said before a Foo fighters concert doesn’t even compare to a Pearl Jam concert, but…

One of them played a sold out MSG last night and is going on Tour in a few weeks

 

The other is advertising on Instagram for a video stream of an old show and selling Tshirts and posters for it while their dedicated fans enter their 16th month of waiting for a tour update

That’s the difference 

One of them saw 9 people get crushed to death right in front of them, and will be overly cautious because safety is their number 1 priority.

The other played the Garden last night.

Weston1283

RP112579 said:

Weston1283 said:

OceansJenny said:

Pearl Jam is washed up and over, time to retire, they don’t care anymore… same old conversation for the past 25 years.

Go see Foos twice and let me know how you feel. Not knocking them but it’s not 1:1. Plug and play is easier.

Not saying this at all, in fact quite the opposite.

They are still so god damned excellent live, which is what makes it so frustrating to see years of them in their older prime going to waste.  Every band eventually becomes a legacy act, that’s inevitable, and they’re far from it, but I want to enjoy them in their current form as much as we can.

Ive also said before a Foo fighters concert doesn’t even compare to a Pearl Jam concert, but…

One of them played a sold out MSG last night and is going on Tour in a few weeks

 

The other is advertising on Instagram for a video stream of an old show and selling Tshirts and posters for it while their dedicated fans enter their 16th month of waiting for a tour update

That’s the difference 

One of them saw 9 people get crushed to death right in front of them, and will be overly cautious because safety is their number 1 priority.

The other played the Garden last night.

Comparing that tragedy to going to a post covid vaccinated concert is a weak argument.  Our leaders, scientists and doctors have agreed that it safe for vaccinated people to gather.  There was absolutely nothing unsafe about last night.

RP112579

Weston1283 said:

RP112579 said:

Weston1283 said:

OceansJenny said:

Pearl Jam is washed up and over, time to retire, they don’t care anymore… same old conversation for the past 25 years.

Go see Foos twice and let me know how you feel. Not knocking them but it’s not 1:1. Plug and play is easier.

Not saying this at all, in fact quite the opposite.

They are still so god damned excellent live, which is what makes it so frustrating to see years of them in their older prime going to waste.  Every band eventually becomes a legacy act, that’s inevitable, and they’re far from it, but I want to enjoy them in their current form as much as we can.

Ive also said before a Foo fighters concert doesn’t even compare to a Pearl Jam concert, but…

One of them played a sold out MSG last night and is going on Tour in a few weeks

 

The other is advertising on Instagram for a video stream of an old show and selling Tshirts and posters for it while their dedicated fans enter their 16th month of waiting for a tour update

That’s the difference 

One of them saw 9 people get crushed to death right in front of them, and will be overly cautious because safety is their number 1 priority.

The other played the Garden last night.

This is a weak argument.  Our leaders, scientists and doctors have agreed that it safe for vaccinated people to gather.  There was absolutely nothing unsafe about last night.

That's great, and I have no issue with Foo Fighters playing last night... You're just failing to grasp why they do things differently. Jeff said it himself. They are going to hang back and wait to see how all of this goes with other bands. 6/30/2000 is why. It has nothing to do with scientists, leaders or doctors. If you're mad they aren't moving at your pace, then that's on you. You don't have to live with 6/30/2000 either. 

Weston1283

RP112579 said:

Weston1283 said:

RP112579 said:

Weston1283 said:

OceansJenny said:

Pearl Jam is washed up and over, time to retire, they don’t care anymore… same old conversation for the past 25 years.

Go see Foos twice and let me know how you feel. Not knocking them but it’s not 1:1. Plug and play is easier.

Not saying this at all, in fact quite the opposite.

They are still so god damned excellent live, which is what makes it so frustrating to see years of them in their older prime going to waste.  Every band eventually becomes a legacy act, that’s inevitable, and they’re far from it, but I want to enjoy them in their current form as much as we can.

Ive also said before a Foo fighters concert doesn’t even compare to a Pearl Jam concert, but…

One of them played a sold out MSG last night and is going on Tour in a few weeks

 

The other is advertising on Instagram for a video stream of an old show and selling Tshirts and posters for it while their dedicated fans enter their 16th month of waiting for a tour update

That’s the difference 

One of them saw 9 people get crushed to death right in front of them, and will be overly cautious because safety is their number 1 priority.

The other played the Garden last night.

This is a weak argument.  Our leaders, scientists and doctors have agreed that it safe for vaccinated people to gather.  There was absolutely nothing unsafe about last night.

That's great, and I have no issue with Foo Fighters playing last night... You're just failing to grasp why they do things differently. Jeff said it himself. They are going to hang back and wait to see how all of this goes with other bands. 6/30/2000 is why. It has nothing to do with scientists, leaders or doctors. If you're mad they aren't moving at your pace, then that's on you. You don't have to live with 6/30/2000 either. 

Alright, fair enough

tbergs

I think the Pearl Jam Nugs bootleg list is trying to tell me something...

JM144705

ComeToTX said:

If there was a member of FF that didn't want to tour that member would be replaced.  They've had plenty of guys go in and out.  If PJ has a member that doesn't want to tour one year then there won't be a tour that year.  Huge difference.

I'd also never want to see Eddie driving a truck in a Dodge commercial.

Ummmmm what?!? Foo’s have had the same band since about 2002 and that’s when they added Chris on Guitar, and before that it was the same since 1997. So this is a bad comparison. 

darthvedder

lowbudgetlush said:

I do not want to derail this thread more than it already is

This thread never even left the station.

RatherStarved

I would just add, whatever they are doing or not doing this fall, for whatever reason, could they please let us know ASAP so we can make our other plans accordingly.  

Weston1283

This has to be HellaMega Tour or Rolling Stones, right?  Ballpark shows coming this week to Cleveland and Detroit 

lmckenney24

Weston1283 said:

This has to be HellaMega Tour or Rolling Stones, right?  Ballpark shows coming this week to Cleveland and Detroit 

Won't be Hella Mega for Detroit. Just looked, and Comerica Park is already on the books.

JojoRice

lmckenney24 said:

Weston1283 said:

This has to be HellaMega Tour or Rolling Stones, right?  Ballpark shows coming this week to Cleveland and Detroit 

Won't be Hella Mega for Detroit. Just looked, and Comerica Park is already on the books.

Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta posted the same teaser. Im guessing Rolling Stones announcement from postponed tour. 

ComeToTX

JM144705 said:

ComeToTX said:

If there was a member of FF that didn't want to tour that member would be replaced.  They've had plenty of guys go in and out.  If PJ has a member that doesn't want to tour one year then there won't be a tour that year.  Huge difference.

I'd also never want to see Eddie driving a truck in a Dodge commercial.

Ummmmm what?!? Foo’s have had the same band since about 2002 and that’s when they added Chris on Guitar, and before that it was the same since 1997. So this is a bad comparison. 

You think the power structure in FF is the same as PJ? Seems to me they basically work for Dave. 

Weston1283

Cleveland and Detroit are Elton John

PJNB

Weston1283 said:

Cleveland and Detroit are Elton John

Gotta respect this guy for still touring. Saw him a couple of years ago with my mom in Quebec. Amazing show. 

Weston1283

Foo Fighters playing LA Forum in July

JojoRice

Weston1283 said:

Cleveland and Detroit are Elton John

Atlanta too. 

HughFreakingDillon

lowbudgetlush said:

I do not want to derail this thread more than it already is but the Foo Fighters are much more of a band than Pearl Jam is at this point. They seem to hang out with each other, are constantly recording. Hell, they are doing a Bee Gees cover EP. As much as it pains me as a super fan, Pearl Jam are a legacy act at this point. They do not want to play shows for whatever reasons and are far from an active band. I think the fire in Ed's belly is gone. I only single out Ed cause the rest of the band seem to be pumping out side projects all the time. Maybe once his children are in college he may be willing to tour more. Who knows.

the biggest difference between these two bands, in my opinion, is the driving force to be active. with the Foo, it's Dave, with PJ, it's everyone BUT Ed (it seems). If Dave says it's time to go, it's time to go. The rest of PJ simply cannot force their lead singer to be active. 

Weston1283

Tickets on sale this Friday, watch emails for PreSale info and codes 

primussucks

For those that were talking about the fall 2020 tour that was all but confirmed:
https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/09/09/pearl-jam-going-play-milwaukee-and-madison-fall-bassist-jeff-ament-reveals-rolling-stone/5757646002/

lowbudgetlush

RP112579 said:

Weston1283 said:

RP112579 said:

Weston1283 said:

OceansJenny said:

Pearl Jam is washed up and over, time to retire, they don’t care anymore… same old conversation for the past 25 years.

Go see Foos twice and let me know how you feel. Not knocking them but it’s not 1:1. Plug and play is easier.

Not saying this at all, in fact quite the opposite.

They are still so god damned excellent live, which is what makes it so frustrating to see years of them in their older prime going to waste.  Every band eventually becomes a legacy act, that’s inevitable, and they’re far from it, but I want to enjoy them in their current form as much as we can.

Ive also said before a Foo fighters concert doesn’t even compare to a Pearl Jam concert, but…

One of them played a sold out MSG last night and is going on Tour in a few weeks

 

The other is advertising on Instagram for a video stream of an old show and selling Tshirts and posters for it while their dedicated fans enter their 16th month of waiting for a tour update

That’s the difference 

One of them saw 9 people get crushed to death right in front of them, and will be overly cautious because safety is their number 1 priority.

The other played the Garden last night.

This is a weak argument.  Our leaders, scientists and doctors have agreed that it safe for vaccinated people to gather.  There was absolutely nothing unsafe about last night.

That's great, and I have no issue with Foo Fighters playing last night... You're just failing to grasp why they do things differently. Jeff said it himself. They are going to hang back and wait to see how all of this goes with other bands. 6/30/2000 is why. It has nothing to do with scientists, leaders or doctors. If you're mad they aren't moving at your pace, then that's on you. You don't have to live with 6/30/2000 either. 

I think the not touring has absolutely nothing to do with the tragedy in 2000. They are playing 2 festivals this year. They are not adding more shows for reasons we will not know. I also think saying your fans travel is a lame excuse. I think with only 2 shows on the books is gonna cause more fans to travel this year.

lowbudgetlush

ComeToTX said:

JM144705 said:

ComeToTX said:

If there was a member of FF that didn't want to tour that member would be replaced.  They've had plenty of guys go in and out.  If PJ has a member that doesn't want to tour one year then there won't be a tour that year.  Huge difference.

I'd also never want to see Eddie driving a truck in a Dodge commercial.

Ummmmm what?!? Foo’s have had the same band since about 2002 and that’s when they added Chris on Guitar, and before that it was the same since 1997. So this is a bad comparison. 

You think the power structure in FF is the same as PJ? Seems to me they basically work for Dave. 

Do you honestly believe Pearl jam isn't Ed's band at this point? I do believe that if Jeff wants to tour he has more input than Nate Mendel from the Foo Fighters but it still boils down to what Ed wants to do.

HughFreakingDillon

it's not ed's band. creatively it was in the 90's but not so much now. but it is VERY clear that FF is dave's band. they've all stated that publicly. 

nicknyr15

Comparisons are so dumb. Two different bands. Pj hasn’t been a very active band for a long time now. Merch? Yes. Very active. Concerts, music? Not so much.

 But I’m curious if PJ got the call to open the garden instead of FF, would they have accepted?