Eddie, what happened in CPH?

WhyNotSweden
WhyNotSweden Sweden Posts: 4,316
edited July 2012 in The Porch
Eddie if you read this, you are THE man.

This is the story about when I meet Eddie Vedder, but what happened....

He came out of the Forum in Copenhagen about 02:45 and we where about 20 fans still waiting for him. Every one got a private little chat with him.
I was the first one he came towards to, he pointed at my yellow Swedish hockey jersey and laughed (like, oh it's you), so I said - Yes, I'm the tall yellow guy. I have been standing between Eddie and Mike in row 2 or 3 in all the Nordic gigs. I am 1.97m and wearing a yellow jersey makes me hard to miss. When I told Eddie that I become a member of the 10C 1993 he gave me a hug! Then he lifted up my left hand with his right hand and put an EV Bat plectrum in it, at the same time he closed my hand with his left hand, my fist is now between Eddies both hands (it was really emotional), he told me: This is for you, keep it safe. Then we chatted a bit, I told him that we'll meet again at his solo show in London July 31st. I'll wear this yellow jersey, so you'll see me on 6th row. We talked some more, shaked hand twice and he told me: Thank you for listening. Then he walked to the next fan.

But what did really happen here? I don't know what I actually though should happen? But I though I was the fan, not the other way around. It was like he actually opened his hart for me, like, he gave me the pick with love. Think of it, you are standing with the plectrum he just gave you in your'e fist and Eddie is holding his hands over and beneath it, it was almost like a religious moment. It was like, your'e love is reciprocated.

He was truly care taking, listened to what I had to say and seemed interested. I've always thought that Eddie is a nice guy but after this meeting, I say that he is probably the nicest person on earth.

/Tobias
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  • RideRick
    RideRick Hoorn Posts: 703
    8-) awesome
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  • Better Dan
    Better Dan Posts: 5,684
    Thanks for sharing. Sounds like a great experience.
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  • rafie
    rafie Posts: 2,160
    WhyNotSweden wrote:
    Eddie if you read this, you are THE man.

    This is the story about when I meet Eddie Vedder, but what happened....

    He came out of the Forum in Copenhagen about 02:45 and we where about 20 fans still waiting for him. Every one got a private little chat with him.
    I was the first one he came towards to, he pointed at my yellow Swedish hockey jersey and laughed (like, oh it's you), so I said - Yes, I'm the tall yellow guy. I have been standing between Eddie and Mike in row 2 or 3 in all the Nordic gigs. I am 1.97m and wearing a yellow jersey makes me hard to miss. When I told Eddie that I become a member of the 10C 1993 he gave me a hug! Then he lifted up my left hand with his right hand and put an EV Bat plectrum in it, at the same time he closed my hand with his left hand, my fist is now between Eddies both hands (it was really emotional), he told me: This is for you, keep it safe. Then we chatted a bit, I told him that we'll meet again at his solo show in London July 31st. I'll wear this yellow jersey, so you'll see me on 6th row. We talked some more, shaked hand twice and he told me: Thank you for listening. Then he walked to the next fan.

    But what did really happen here? I don't know what I actually though should happen? But I though I was the fan, not the other way around. It was like he actually opened his hart for me, like, he gave me the pick with love. Think of it, you are standing with the plectrum he just gave you in your'e fist and Eddie is holding his hands over and beneath it, it was almost like a religious moment. It was like, your'e love is reciprocated.

    He was truly care taking, listened to what I had to say and seemed interested. I've always thought that Eddie is a nice guy but after this meeting, I say that he is probably the nicest person on earth.

    /Tobias
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  • marcos
    marcos Posts: 2,112
    That's why we love these guys.
  • Long Gone Day
    Long Gone Day Posts: 216
    That's a great story, Eddie sounds like an amazing person to have a conversation with. If I ever meet him the only thing that would probably come out of my mouth is " You're the man, Eddie!" or "You fucking rock". Meeting him would make it impossible to say something worth while because his presence would be so over whelming.
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  • sickgirl
    sickgirl Posts: 139
    made me emotional just reading it. Awesome story
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  • YieldToNothing
    YieldToNothing Posts: 3,667
    cool story, stalker


    just kidding

    cool story for real man, good for you
    i have a paper here that entitles me to fast track status
  • StillHere
    StillHere Posts: 7,795
    Very moving.
    So happy for you. Something to remember for always and ever.
    Eddie is one special man, and he proves it again and again and again, while remaining totally humble.
    peace,
    jo

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  • BLACK35
    BLACK35 Hanover, Ontario Posts: 23,059
    eAwesome post, very cool and glad you got to meet him :thumbup:
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  • Lost In Ohio
    Lost In Ohio Posts: 7,366
    Eddie is one of the most gracious, most humble human beings I've ever (not) know.

    We could all learn a thing or three.


    He's a fan of all of us. We're there for them every night and they thank us. We've all gotten each other through some tough (and easy) times.
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  • sheri zona
    sheri zona Makai Side Posts: 356
    After all these years. Still awesome. GREAT story!!!!

    BTW how many tall guys are going to wear yellow jerseys to the shows now? :lol:
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  • Hugh Freaking Dillon
    Hugh Freaking Dillon Posts: 14,010
    good for you man. how awesome is that.
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  • AlbertaGirl70_
    AlbertaGirl70_ Posts: 1,738
    Stories like that make me think,if he didn't change the world with his heart in his music,what else might he have done in his life to change the world in his way....thoughts anyone?...
    I will walk w/my hands bound
    I will walk w/my face blood
    I will walk w/my shadow flag

    Memories back when she was smooth and strong
    and waiting for the world to come along...

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  • joannawilson
    joannawilson Posts: 341
    What a cool dude!
  • papa_pearls_jam.pj20
    papa_pearls_jam.pj20 Chicago USA Posts: 2,142
    marcos wrote:
    That's why we love these guys.

    I'll second that.

    I admire and love them for their respect and love for music and musicians, families, and fans, love and peace...their quiet humility when they muddle through a song or interrup one on a dime when things get out of hand...and, most of all, their thoughtfulness that goes into each setlist every night...A toast to

    THE GREATEST BAND IN THE WORLD!!!!!
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  • rpech'e
    rpech'e Posts: 1,106
    papa_pearls_jam.pj20 wrote:
    marcos wrote:
    That's why we love these guys.

    I'll second that.

    I admire and love them for their respect and love for music and musicians, families, and fans, love and peace...their quiet humility when they muddle through a song or interrup one on a dime when things get out of hand...and, most of all, their thoughtfulness that goes into each setlist every night...A toast to

    THE GREATEST BAND IN THE WORLD!!!!!

    “Hear, Hear” :thumbup: :D
  • OceanInDisguise13
    OceanInDisguise13 Posts: 937
    WOW! What an awesome experience. Thanks for sharing it. I hope we all get to meet these great guys someday too!!
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  • Last-12-Exit
    Last-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    I'm a 34 year old man and I can't believe how jealous I am of you. Lol. Great story.
  • LeatherMosquitoMan
    LeatherMosquitoMan Posts: 4,034
    Tobias, it's all so true. And i'm really happy for you that you got that experience. I met him under similar circumstances before an LA solo show in 2008, and while yours was a little more in depth, that same, individual feeling is there. It's a genuine interest in what you say and what he says at that point in time. I'll never ever forget it. And he looks you in the eyes. Incredible.
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  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,747
    this is the best fuckin band in the world...

    people dont know that yet,need to to find out asap..

    awesome Tobias..happy for you.,.seeya soon
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