Public ignorance to pj
Always find it strange that a lot of the general public aren't aware of how big the band are.
A friend of mine was staggered that a band he's barely heard of are playing 2 dates at the MEN in Manchester. Also, when a pj tribute band was playing a small venue near me recently, some of my friends thought it was actually pearl jam!
Maybe it's because pj aren't relevant to the charts, or that they don't attract "casuals" or radio play. Certainly, the general public seem more aware of the chilli peppers or foo fighters nowadays.
It's almost annoying when I tell people of the fanbase pj have. It's almost like they don't believe me.
I recall Kerrang! calling pj the biggest cult band in the world. But is this a good thing or a bad thing?
A friend of mine was staggered that a band he's barely heard of are playing 2 dates at the MEN in Manchester. Also, when a pj tribute band was playing a small venue near me recently, some of my friends thought it was actually pearl jam!
Maybe it's because pj aren't relevant to the charts, or that they don't attract "casuals" or radio play. Certainly, the general public seem more aware of the chilli peppers or foo fighters nowadays.
It's almost annoying when I tell people of the fanbase pj have. It's almost like they don't believe me.
I recall Kerrang! calling pj the biggest cult band in the world. But is this a good thing or a bad thing?
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to me it's a great thing, i like the mystique
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All my friends, my girlfriend and basically anyone i know (apart from my parents) dislike Pearl Jam.
Which means i only get to listen in private, or when i visit my parents, who are avid fans of them as well.
Like you said, The Foo and Chili Peppers (and even Nirvana) are much more known/popular down here to the general public. It makes me laugh when people go the Fixer song rocks, purely because it got pumped on the radio for a few months.
Such as life anyway, I'm just glad the best live band in the world are still going and sound amazing to this day.
Long live Pearl Jam
I saw both bands in Perth at the main soccer stadium and they were set up exactly the same way and drew a similar audience of between 25-30,000. Not a bad effort given the lack of radio play Pearl Jam receive beyond Betterman. Both shows received a very positive response from critics and punters alike.
Ed sold out two nights (in minutes) at Riverside Theatre which seats 2500 after a petition which attracted a few thousand signatures and pages of comments on media websites.
While radio might be shoving Lady Gaga, Beiber and other pap down the throats of teenagers and those who wouldn't know their arsehole from a hole in the ground, Australia has not forgotten Pearl Jam.
PS, In my avatar that's me and my stepson on the rail at the Foos a couple of weeks ago, in almost exactly the same spot as we had for PJ in 2009. The little douche scored picks at both shows!
Probably for the best, he enjoys Jamie Cullum and his type!
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I do find it annoying when people feel the need to follow-up with, "I like Nirvana better" whenever I mention Pearl Jam. Who gives a rats ass?
Everyone except you lot think I'm crazy travelling more than 20 miles to see anyone, nevermind ( see what I did there?) flying to other countries to see a band few people know still exist ( yet they still sell out arenas in record time!!). That's why I'm here, to talk to people as 'nuts' as I am!!!!
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I suggest you step out on your Porch.
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True. Point taken
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I'd gladly cut the latter group out of my life.
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MEN - Aug 17, 2009
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MEN - Jun 20, 2012
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I'm telling you this to try and explain why I'm so delighted to find this forum, apart from the fact that PJ are one of my favourite bands, everyone on here seems knowledgeable and open minded about their music.
Thank you for welcoming me and taking the time to listen to me rambling!
I will warn you now though, I may be partaking in alcoholic beverages tonight so my posts may become a little more rambling and incoherent, please feel free to tell me to shut the ferk up :silent:
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"Did they have a song called Jeremy?"
I don't think it helps that pj have never been into flash music promo's apart from Jeremy. Which, even more annoyingly, is one of least favourite pj songs.
I have a work colleague who knows me outside of work, and mentioned something about me being in "the Pearl Jam cult."
Next thing, my director makes a similar remark. I said, "I don't find that funny at all. Please stop saying it." Totally serious, direct, unwavering eye contact.
She hastily apologized.
Of course, now they truly believe I'm in a cult, and also that I'm possibly just a little psychotic.
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Chicago, IL - 7.19.13
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And let's face it, the band members are very wealthy people regardless of public exposure.
I would prefer to be Eddie than Bono. At least Eddie can go to the shops...
on the good side - we don't have to deal with these people at shows either.
Congratulations on showing enough restraint to not smack the 'lip syncing' culprit, you're a betterman ( ) than I.
And him being your boss, how did you decide to reply? I'm sure you were very generous and appeared to be neutral?
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Atlanta, GA - 9.22.12
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Chicago, IL - 7.19.13
Dallas, TX - 11.15.13
Oklahoma City, OK - 11.16.13
Seattle, WA - 12.6.13
Lincoln, NE - 10.9.14
Moline, IL - 10.17.14
St. Paul, MN - 10.19.14
Milwaukee, WI - 10.20.14
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Boston, MA - 8.5.16
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Chicago, IL - 8.20.16
I dont think they want to be known by everyone. The number of fans of Pearl Jam are smaller than the Foo Fighters or the Chilli Peppers, but i am 100% sure, that we, Pearl Jam fans are more faithful to the band. None of my friends are a fan, they probably know 2 to 3 songs, that doesn`t matter to me, I know how great they are, how deep the lyrics are, the songs, the members of the band etc.. Not everyone can be a Pearl Jam fan, they ain`t an easy, mainstream band like the Chili Peppers which everyone knows 10 to 15 songs (btw, Chili Peppers are great). If you wanna be a PJ fan, you have to research, buy the albums, listen to all songs, you have to find them, not the other way around. It sincerely doesnt bother me that they are not that known, i prefer how it is. When i found the 10c i felt that i found a home, with brothers and sisters that share the same opinion as i do. Most people dont understand how big this band are, and to tell you guys the truth, this is their problem.
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