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Please play RVM for friend with ALS in Berlin

axeljohanaxeljohan Posts: 469
edited June 2022 in The Porch
There is an article in German newspaper taz today, called „Last wish: Pearl Jam“. 
The article is in German, so here is my summary:

In 2019 Roland buys tickets for Pearl Jam, his favorite band, show gets postponed to 2022. in the meantime, Roland becomes terminally ill with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He has to use a wheelchair now and it looks like the summer of 2022 will be his last. 

‪Roland has two goals for this summer: see his daughter turn 18 and see the band once again. He had to fight to get wheelchair tickets (because he didn’t buy one in 2019, because he wasn’t I’ll back then) but it looks like this is sorted out and he will be at waldbuehne next week! 

‪Some additional info (not in the article but straight from Roland): He would love to listen to Rearviewmirror, his „favorite dancing song“. If this is something the band could do, it would be so great ‬

Thanks in advance and see you next week.

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  • PJNBPJNB Posts: 13,591
    So sad. Hoping he gets his wish with Rearviewmirror and is able to see his daughter turn 18. Heartbreaking. 
  • Sobelberg8Sobelberg8 Posts: 984
    Would love to see this happen. The band has so many personal ties to ALS that I’m sure if they read this they would fulfill his wish. Rooting for Roland in this!
    Hi, I host a Pearl Jam Podcast. We go back to some of the classic shows in their history and break down the entire setlist front to back. From historic perspective, to performances, to setlist construction, to fan stories. We do our best to capture the magic that is their live act and help you relive those memories, or if you weren't there, maybe turn you on to a show you've never heard before.

    Live On 4 Legs can be found on Apple Podcast, Spotify and any other major podcast platform. But please support our website and check out the episodes archived there. Oh, and the Concertpedia as well (for you Five Horizons and Two Feet Thick fans, we've picked up where they've left off)

    http://liveon4legs.com
  • LizJLizJ Posts: 359
    Hope they play and dedicate it to him! 
  • JPPJ84JPPJ84 Hamburg, Germany Posts: 3,464
    edited June 2022
    Would love for Roland to hear RVM! What a shame it’s so hard for him to get in and no one feels responsible. Fingers crossed he gets in! Alles Gute für Roland!! 
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  • Bine75Bine75 Germany Posts: 77
    I really hope they play it for him! 🤞
  • 23scidoo23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 19,447
    Im in too..
    Athens 2006. Dusseldorf 2007. Berlin 2009. Venice 2010. Amsterdam 1 2012. Amsterdam 1+2 2014. Buenos Aires 2015.
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    EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.

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  • axeljohanaxeljohan Posts: 469
    edited June 2022
    Don’t go on page 2-bump:

    RVM for Roland, pretty please
  • VP14749VP14749 Posts: 2
    We need to make this happen!
  • RW8297RW8297 Posts: 1,615
    Yes, please
  • LizJLizJ Posts: 359
    Bump!

    RVM for Roland!  <3
  • Tyler_DurdenTyler_Durden Posts: 69
    RVM for Roland. :smile:
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  • OS38276OS38276 Posts: 16
    and the sad thing is, that the wheelchair section is at the very back of the venue. i hope PJ finds a better solution, not only for Roland, but for all others too.
  • axeljohanaxeljohan Posts: 469
    Just-to-make-sure-this-doesn’t-go-on-page-2-over-night-bump
  • Final BowFinal Bow flying Posts: 493
    RVM for Roland!!!
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,484
    Bump for Roland!!!!!
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  • holo92holo92 Posts: 184
    I had RVM played often at the PJ shows I attended.
    BUT it is a great song, and the story behind makes it much more special for Berlin 2022.
    So, please play it for Roland!
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  • axeljohanaxeljohan Posts: 469
    We-got-10c-ticket-Info-bump
  • DW258752DW258752 Posts: 2
    Please play it for Roland.

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  • Sobelberg8Sobelberg8 Posts: 984
    Keep it going! Feels like we’re picking up momentum #RVMforRoland
    Hi, I host a Pearl Jam Podcast. We go back to some of the classic shows in their history and break down the entire setlist front to back. From historic perspective, to performances, to setlist construction, to fan stories. We do our best to capture the magic that is their live act and help you relive those memories, or if you weren't there, maybe turn you on to a show you've never heard before.

    Live On 4 Legs can be found on Apple Podcast, Spotify and any other major podcast platform. But please support our website and check out the episodes archived there. Oh, and the Concertpedia as well (for you Five Horizons and Two Feet Thick fans, we've picked up where they've left off)

    http://liveon4legs.com
  • PJNBPJNB Posts: 13,591
    For Roland!
  • axeljohanaxeljohan Posts: 469
    Back-to-page-1-bump
  • Ms.MoonshadowMs.Moonshadow Posts: 59
    I pray the band sees this and honors your request. #RearViewMirrorforRoland

    My son, Joel, battled that monster short of three years. He was diagnosed in June of 2012 , at the age of 28 and earned his wings in October 2015. He fought hard for his daughter, 8 years old at the time, warrior among warriors, and finally beat that monster, and earned his wings. We need to raise awareness and we NEED to find a cure. All the best to Roland!
  • JPPJ84JPPJ84 Hamburg, Germany Posts: 3,464
    Ms.Moonshadow said:
    I pray the band sees this and honors your request. #RearViewMirrorforRoland

    My son, Joel, battled that monster short of three years. He was diagnosed in June of 2012 , at the age of 28 and earned his wings in October 2015. He fought hard for his daughter, 8 years old at the time, warrior among warriors, and finally beat that monster, and earned his wings. We need to raise awareness and we NEED to find a cure. All the best to Roland!
    I’m very sorry about Joel!!
    Back up for Roland 
  • drfoxdrfox Posts: 1,368
    Bump!
  • PJNBPJNB Posts: 13,591
    Next show is in Berlin. I hope they can make this happen. 
  • Final BowFinal Bow flying Posts: 493
    <3
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  • wimbeldinowimbeldino Posts: 28
    RVM for Roland!!!
  • pdalowskypdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,087
    Hope he gets this amazing song. Its a beast live, and always welcome on a setlist!!
  • axeljohanaxeljohan Posts: 469
    Today-is-the-day-bump
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