John Mayer on Pearl Jam's fame

DeLukin
DeLukin Posts: 2,757
edited January 2010 in The Porch
"It's so interesting how success hits people and how they react to it. I remember reading Pearl Jam saying that after Ten, "I wish we hadn't gotten this big." I read that, and I go, "Well, then give it back. Someone else will use it." The idea that phenomenal success is something to wish away... I don't understand it. I hope I sell 100 billion trillion copies of whatever I put out, but if you're that guy, then next time out, don't write a hit song."

http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/ ... _own_words
I smile, but who am I kidding...
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  • DewieCox
    DewieCox Posts: 11,432
    John Mayer blows.
  • vedpunk
    vedpunk Posts: 965
    John Mayer is a douchebag. Technically speaking....he is an overhyped, oversensationalized, self promoting, tabloid craving, self absorbed........douchebag. What a waste of talent.
  • My Corduroy Jacket
    My Corduroy Jacket Austin, TX Posts: 571
    John Mayer blows. He makes Ben Affleck look awesome.
    Austin, TX
  • ComeToTX
    ComeToTX Austin Posts: 8,093
    he's a moron and just another example of RS putting tabloid stars and teen fluff on their covers.
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • CJMST3K
    CJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    seems strange. he's brought up PJ's music as being great a few times.
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  • LikeAnOcean
    LikeAnOcean Posts: 7,718
    I'm not a John Mayer fan by any means, but why are people so bitter about him here?


    I do know he is a HUGE Pearl Jam fan and that makes him ok in my book. I don't know him personally so I can't be a personality judge.
  • TheGossman
    TheGossman Posts: 1,120
    Overhyped? You ever heard him shred? Guy is an amazing guitar player
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  • theboxerorthebag
    theboxerorthebag Posts: 1,774
    He talks way too much and about everything. Who cares what you think about PJ John Mayer. I for one was not very happy to see his shirtless RS cover show up in my mailbox.
  • LikeAnOcean
    LikeAnOcean Posts: 7,718
    CJMST3K wrote:
    seems strange. he's brought up PJ's music as being great a few times.
    Why is it strange? He wasn't dissing the band. He was just questioning why they couldn't handle the fame.
  • theboxerorthebag
    theboxerorthebag Posts: 1,774
    TheGossman wrote:
    Overhyped? You ever heard him shred? Guy is an amazing guitar player

    he might be tolerable if he was a guitar player in a band rather than a solo act. Just play guitar and shut up.
  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,211
    TheGossman wrote:
    Overhyped? You ever heard him shred? Guy is an amazing guitar player
    yep
    he may be a douche
    but the boy can play
  • curmudgeoness
    curmudgeoness Brigadoon, foodie capital Posts: 4,130
    I cannot speak to his musical ability, but the guy has a severe case of logorrhea. I would not attach any weight or value to what comes out of his mouth.

    Now, the photos of him a while back in a "Borat"-style bathing suit were pretty damn funny. :lol:
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  • LikeAnOcean
    LikeAnOcean Posts: 7,718
    theboxerorthebag wrote:
    TheGossman wrote:
    Overhyped? You ever heard him shred? Guy is an amazing guitar player

    he might be tolerable if he was a guitar player in a band rather than a solo act. Just play guitar and shut up.
    Holy crap. The guy can't speak his mind in an interview? Really? He loves Pearl Jam. That is why he referenced them..

    Get some fresh air people.
  • neilybabes86
    neilybabes86 Posts: 16,057
    eh whatever
    i post on the board of a band that doesn't exsist anymore .......i need my head examined.......
  • DewieCox
    DewieCox Posts: 11,432
    TheGossman wrote:
    Overhyped? You ever heard him shred? Guy is an amazing guitar player

    Guys that he half assedly apes are amazing. ie Clapton and SRV

    The guy gets popular with a guitar strapped on and jams with a few legends and that makes him a great guitarist?
  • vedpunk
    vedpunk Posts: 965
    The anti-Pearl jam. He has NO class, NO integrity, No musical innovation and should be removed from society. He is everything that is wrong with the music industry.
  • theboxerorthebag
    theboxerorthebag Posts: 1,774
    Holy crap. The guy can't speak his mind in an interview? Really? He loves Pearl Jam. That is why he referenced them..

    Get some fresh air people.


    thanks but I don't need fresh air. He talks way to much about everything. I isn't just his PJ comment, but he has to talk and talk about everything.
  • CJMST3K
    CJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    LikeAnOcean wrote:
    CJMST3K wrote:
    seems strange. he's brought up PJ's music as being great a few times.
    Why is it strange? He wasn't dissing the band. He was just questioning why they couldn't handle the fame.



    "I hope I sell 100 billion trillion copies of whatever I put out, but if you're that guy, then next time out, don't write a hit song."

    Seems a bit harsh. Some people are uncomfortable with fame, or at different periods of their life aren't ready for it. I like to play drums. Been playing for about 25 years, and I'm pretty good at it. Was in maybe 4 or 5 bands in high school. But I don't like to play live... but I still like to create music. I guess I'm thinking about an artist who is very shy, but brilliant. I think there's room for them too.
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  • DewieCox
    DewieCox Posts: 11,432
    LikeAnOcean wrote:
    I do know he is a HUGE Pearl Jam fan and that makes him ok in my book.

    Why??
  • MisterEtake2
    MisterEtake2 Posts: 404
    theboxerorthebag wrote:
    Holy crap. The guy can't speak his mind in an interview? Really? He loves Pearl Jam. That is why he referenced them..

    Get some fresh air people.


    thanks but I don't need fresh air. He talks way to much about everything. I isn't just his PJ comment, but he has to talk and talk about everything.

    The interview would be pretty dull if he didn't respond to the questions.

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