I'm not contradicting myself at all. When we met Mike at the Tres Mts show he actually asked if we had anything we wanted signed. When there are hundreds of people waiting for them it just becomes a hassle.
I'm not contradicting myself at all. When we met Mike at the Tres Mts show he actually asked if we had anything we wanted signed. When there are hundreds of people waiting for them it just becomes a hassle.
2 completely different scenarios.
Your statement that "I would feel like an absolute tool as a guy asking for an autograph as an adult. That's something for women(because they have crushes) and for kids under 16." comes across as a blanket statement regarding autographs in general. If the last line of your post "I would just feel weird at a PJ show, that's just my opinion." is supposed to tie in with the first paragraph then so be it. But in no way is that clear.
I'm not contradicting myself at all. When we met Mike at the Tres Mts show he actually asked if we had anything we wanted signed. When there are hundreds of people waiting for them it just becomes a hassle.
2 completely different scenarios.
Your statement that "I would feel like an absolute tool as a guy asking for an autograph as an adult. That's something for women(because they have crushes) and for kids under 16." comes across as a blanket statement regarding autographs in general. If the last line of your post "I would just feel weird at a PJ show, that's just my opinion." is supposed to tie in with the first paragraph then so be it. But in no way is that clear.
It's pretty clear to me. If you are an adult male, waiting outside of a Pearl Jam show looking to score an autograph is pretty lame. Do you have any idea how ridiculous that looks.
At Tres Mts. My wife had a "Team McCready" sticker he signed for her and he gave her a pick. I didn't even ask for anything there, but he was offering so as a guy if you a CD or something that would be acceptable. Otherwise you look like a tool waving a sharpie and a record in their face.
Well of course it's clear to you since you wrote it.
But you're entitled to your opinion and I'm certainly not arguing. You are in the minority however because whether it be musicians, athletes, or actors there are plenty of men and women of all ages that seek out autographs. It's less invasive than asking for a picture and is a nice memento to document that moment. Again it's fine that you have no interest in that but don't make it out like the other 95-99% are all tools.
Also, if it's a bus situation, they are fully aware of why people are out there to begin with. Do you think they are looking for serious conversation? They know that fans are wanting pictures and autographs and if they're up for it they come over.
I went to a Flaming Lips show last month where Sean Lennon's band was opening up. One of the guys that went with me is a crazy Beatle fan and thought that getting an autograph from anyone in the the Lennon bloodline was the most important thing in the world. It was obnoxious as he didn't come out for at least two hours afterward. It sucked because that put us at getting home around 4:30 AM and the other guy we were with had to be at work at 7:30. I don't know what my point is other than when he did finally come by, he was super nice and seemed genuinely appreciative of us hanging around for as long as we did. While if I had been by myself I would have never done that, I now really like having my copy of the blue vinyl that was limited to 500 copies signed by him and his girlfriend (they make up the band). Even though I wouldn't have forgotten the concert in general, having that is a vivid reminder of what we put ourselves through.
i'm not an autograph seeker, but would be thrilled to bump into the boys before or after a show, get a quick cell phone pic or something.
anyway, my dad used to work at JFK and he got an autograph and airplane doodle from ed after he flew in from italy....then my mom threw it away a couple years later because she had no idea what it was. :shock:
I was SO embarassed at that show. That was me flashing Eddie actually...and yes I am male.
WELL GOOD JAHB! He obviously liked what he saw.
Scared that crap out of me when he said he wanted to sh1t on my head, but it made me start voting!!
so you're saying you have moobs?
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smaller venues are easiest. No guarantees, but I've gotten a few autographs just by talking to the tour manager as well. Doesn't always work though. Waited till about midnight for primus, and Ray came out and signed like 5 things. Less and Larry did not come out of the bus.
To go with what people said regarding PJ, smaller shows/ side projects are the best way.
Only way to meet bands at a huge ampitheater is through a festival where they have autograph times. Though you can get screwed because festival autograph signings are like 20- 30 minutes.
After the shows are easiest. security is more leaniant alot of times.
So what you're suggesting is that the only way a person should try to get a PJ autograph is "in person". I agree that idealy that would be the best way. Easier said than done. Impossible for 99% of PJ fans. For those that would like an authentic signed PJ item, PSA/DNA is the only way to go. They didnt become the industry leader by chance. I'm not gonna say they are correct 100% percent of the time, i'll bet it's damn close though. But having their certification on your item is a hell of alot better than just someones word that its real......[/quote]
This a good one as well http://www.autographalert.com/2010-08.html
http://www.autographalert.com/news.html
This website has some interesting articles about them. I have been a collector for many of years not only are they a joke they stick a stuiped sticker on ur piece that doesnt come off adn makes it worthless. I had a buddy have them authentic something and they stuck the sticker bove the autograph covering one of the loops. if u have a vaulable item for instance i have the orginal ITW sigend by Eddie I would nev3er let them stick a sticker on there. Meeting them isnt hard everyone thinke that almost 95 percetn of the shows i go tot i either score picks,setlist, and 90 percent get autographs liek some say it take patience. Me i find it liek deer hunting and it is a rush when u can finally shake hands and get a picture takeing with someone u have enjpoyed for so many years. Some celeberties are class act but most are jerks and dotn care about the fans.
Its very difficult to do. You need to know where, how, and when. You need tons of patience. This usually takes years of experience to be successful. Thats why i leave it to the "professionals", the guys who go after celebrity autographs for a living (and no, I'm not one of them). I just figured that the chances of me meeting the band in person and getting all of them to sign a album or poster are vitually nill, so i dont mind paying a pretty penny for authentic, signed memorabilia from my favorite band. The best way to know it is authentic is if its been authenticated by the worlds leading 3rd party authenticators, PSA/DNA. I have about 4 full band signed items from PJ, all PSA/DNA authenticated, like the poster in my profile pic. Got all of them off Ebay. Thats where I'd suggest looking.........
Those fuckers ruin it for everyone else that is trying to get one single thing signed personally. I hate those fuckers! They are always all over the LA scene, ruining everyone's fun. DON'T SUPPORT THEM!
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The best expression of Love is Time.
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Its very difficult to do. You need to know where, how, and when. You need tons of patience. This usually takes years of experience to be successful. Thats why i leave it to the "professionals", the guys who go after celebrity autographs for a living (and no, I'm not one of them). I just figured that the chances of me meeting the band in person and getting all of them to sign a album or poster are vitually nill, so i dont mind paying a pretty penny for authentic, signed memorabilia from my favorite band. The best way to know it is authentic is if its been authenticated by the worlds leading 3rd party authenticators, PSA/DNA. I have about 4 full band signed items from PJ, all PSA/DNA authenticated, like the poster in my profile pic. Got all of them off Ebay. Thats where I'd suggest looking.........
I would not go with psa or anything else they have been known to pass fakes many times. The only way to get them is ur self i have been collecting autos for 20 years and now the market is flooded with them i only collect dont sell. Lot of times i give them to people i have giving several miek autos away on here in fact.
Exactly!
The best use of Life is Love.
The best expression of Love is Time.
The best time to Love is Now.
I've managed to meet the guys seperately at different shows (all but Matt - go figure - I had my chance to ask him to sign somthing for me but I was overcome by Josh Homme). Mostly side project stuff. MIke was even cool enough to let me shoot a video of him saying hello to one of our friends that couldn't make it to the show. The surprise when I sent it to my friend the next day was beyond fun!! It's personal things like that which are priceless. Eff all the damn 'graphers that ruin our experiences for profit and shame on you people for supporting them.
The best use of Life is Love.
The best expression of Love is Time.
The best time to Love is Now.
Got some autographs at Lollapalooza last year, but that was only because there were scheduled signings during the day. After a huge concert, good luck. You'll be waiting out there for hours, and there's no guarantee they'll even come out.
Sometimes I wished I lived in Seattle so I could go to the side project shows. :(
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Thanks for all the advise peeps! The reason why this came up is because I met U2 last week here in Winnipeg it took 3 days and 25 hours of waiting to meet them all and i only got adam's and Bono's autograph, still was a great pleasure even if i'm waiting out in the rain.
That's awesome. Was that when they were going to that theater to shoot the documentary for "Achtung Baby"?
Correct, it was cool hearing them play the fly 10 times over
Thanks for all the advise peeps! The reason why this came up is because I met U2 last week here in Winnipeg it took 3 days and 25 hours of waiting to meet them all and i only got adam's and Bono's autograph, still was a great pleasure even if i'm waiting out in the rain.
That's awesome. Was that when they were going to that theater to shoot the documentary for "Achtung Baby"?
Correct, it was cool hearing them play the fly 10 times over
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2 completely different scenarios.
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Your statement that "I would feel like an absolute tool as a guy asking for an autograph as an adult. That's something for women(because they have crushes) and for kids under 16." comes across as a blanket statement regarding autographs in general. If the last line of your post "I would just feel weird at a PJ show, that's just my opinion." is supposed to tie in with the first paragraph then so be it. But in no way is that clear.
It's pretty clear to me. If you are an adult male, waiting outside of a Pearl Jam show looking to score an autograph is pretty lame. Do you have any idea how ridiculous that looks.
At Tres Mts. My wife had a "Team McCready" sticker he signed for her and he gave her a pick. I didn't even ask for anything there, but he was offering so as a guy if you a CD or something that would be acceptable. Otherwise you look like a tool waving a sharpie and a record in their face.
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More to Come....
But you're entitled to your opinion and I'm certainly not arguing. You are in the minority however because whether it be musicians, athletes, or actors there are plenty of men and women of all ages that seek out autographs. It's less invasive than asking for a picture and is a nice memento to document that moment. Again it's fine that you have no interest in that but don't make it out like the other 95-99% are all tools.
Also, if it's a bus situation, they are fully aware of why people are out there to begin with. Do you think they are looking for serious conversation? They know that fans are wanting pictures and autographs and if they're up for it they come over.
I went to a Flaming Lips show last month where Sean Lennon's band was opening up. One of the guys that went with me is a crazy Beatle fan and thought that getting an autograph from anyone in the the Lennon bloodline was the most important thing in the world. It was obnoxious as he didn't come out for at least two hours afterward. It sucked because that put us at getting home around 4:30 AM and the other guy we were with had to be at work at 7:30. I don't know what my point is other than when he did finally come by, he was super nice and seemed genuinely appreciative of us hanging around for as long as we did. While if I had been by myself I would have never done that, I now really like having my copy of the blue vinyl that was limited to 500 copies signed by him and his girlfriend (they make up the band). Even though I wouldn't have forgotten the concert in general, having that is a vivid reminder of what we put ourselves through.
Seen this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLHTfKueFL4
anyway, my dad used to work at JFK and he got an autograph and airplane doodle from ed after he flew in from italy....then my mom threw it away a couple years later because she had no idea what it was. :shock:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLHTfKueFL4[/quote]
I was SO embarassed at that show. That was me flashing Eddie actually...and yes I am male.
WELL GOOD JAHB! He obviously liked what he saw.
Scared that crap out of me when he said he wanted to sh1t on my head, but it made me start voting!!
so you're saying you have moobs?
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To go with what people said regarding PJ, smaller shows/ side projects are the best way.
Only way to meet bands at a huge ampitheater is through a festival where they have autograph times. Though you can get screwed because festival autograph signings are like 20- 30 minutes.
After the shows are easiest. security is more leaniant alot of times.
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so you're saying you have moobs?
They are like mosquito bites but I was REALLY drunk!!
This a good one as well
http://www.autographalert.com/2010-08.html
http://www.autographalert.com/news.html
This website has some interesting articles about them. I have been a collector for many of years not only are they a joke they stick a stuiped sticker on ur piece that doesnt come off adn makes it worthless. I had a buddy have them authentic something and they stuck the sticker bove the autograph covering one of the loops. if u have a vaulable item for instance i have the orginal ITW sigend by Eddie I would nev3er let them stick a sticker on there. Meeting them isnt hard everyone thinke that almost 95 percetn of the shows i go tot i either score picks,setlist, and 90 percent get autographs liek some say it take patience. Me i find it liek deer hunting and it is a rush when u can finally shake hands and get a picture takeing with someone u have enjpoyed for so many years. Some celeberties are class act but most are jerks and dotn care about the fans.
Those fuckers ruin it for everyone else that is trying to get one single thing signed personally. I hate those fuckers! They are always all over the LA scene, ruining everyone's fun. DON'T SUPPORT THEM!
The best expression of Love is Time.
The best time to Love is Now.
I'm never as good as when you're there.........
Exactly!
The best expression of Love is Time.
The best time to Love is Now.
I'm never as good as when you're there.........
The best expression of Love is Time.
The best time to Love is Now.
I'm never as good as when you're there.........
Sometimes I wished I lived in Seattle so I could go to the side project shows. :(
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