Eddie broke me....:(

Saltzy23
Saltzy23 Posts: 1,350
in The Porch
So, I was at The Who show at Wembley Stadium on 7/6.  My friend and I got so bored during The Who after Eddie had played his set that we decided to take a walk to the back of the GA area, where we could freely walk around and grab some beers or whatever.  It starts to lightly drizzle.

3 songs left in the show Roger Daltrey says, "We'd like to welcome back to the stage our good friend Eddie Vedder for one more song."  I take off like an Olympic sprinter to get back to my seat by the stage.  My left foot slides out from under me and I land with all my weight on my left shoulder.  Made it 7 more days through the EU/UK before coming home and getting it looked at.

Broke my shoulder in 12 fucking places, and needed 10 titanium screws to put me back together.  Gonna take like 4 months before I'm 'back to normal'.

10 PJ/Eddie shows this last year (Madrid, Lisbon, Missoula, Chicago, Boston, Tuscon, Dublin and this show), and on the last, last, LAST song I saw him play I completely destroyed myself.

It sucks, but shit happens I guess.... 
'I know I was born and I know that I'll die, the in between is mine.'
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  • Jammalambo
    Jammalambo Posts: 1,321
    So you spent an entire week with an untreated broken shoulder? You must have a pretty high pain threshold...
  • RS65573
    RS65573 Posts: 2,499
    My left foot slides out from under me and I land with all my weight on my left shoulder.  Made it 7 more days through the EU/UK before coming home and getting it looked at.

    Broke my shoulder in 12 fucking places, and needed 10 titanium screws to put me back together.  Gonna take like 4 months before I'm 'back to normal'.

    10 PJ/Eddie shows this last year (Madrid, Lisbon, Missoula, Chicago, Boston, Tuscon, Dublin and this show), and on the last, last, LAST song I saw him play I completely destroyed myself.
    Wow, i'm sorry to hear...that's some trip.
  • PeArLgOoNeR
    PeArLgOoNeR Posts: 1,250
    Didn't you expect Ed would make an appearence with The Who?!
    (not to sound like an ass)

    Get well soon! 

    Hamburg 2000, Berlin 2006, Copenhagen 2007, Berlin 2009, Berlin 2010, Berlin 1+2 2012, Copenhagen 2012, Amsterdam 1+2 2014, Vienna 2014, Berlin 2014, Prague 2018, Krakow 2018
  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,906
    One  tough son of a gun


    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
  • Saltzy23
    Saltzy23 Posts: 1,350
    Jammalambo said:
    So you spent an entire week with an untreated broken shoulder? You must have a pretty high pain threshold...
    Yup.

    Not one of my smarter life decisions.

    This is the finished product after surgery.

    I won't be able to lift my arm above my head for probably another 4-6 weeks, and it will be something I will need to deal with for the rest of my life.

    Rock and Roll baby....


    'I know I was born and I know that I'll die, the in between is mine.'
  • karl_chihiro
    karl_chihiro Posts: 449
    My goodness...
    Get weel soon, mate!

    26/ 05/ 00 -Velodomo Anoeta -San Sebastián.
    02/ 09/ 06 -Azkena Rock Festival- Vitoria -Gasteiz.
    09/ 07/ 10 - BBK live -Bilbao.
    10/ 07/ 18 -Palau Sant jordi -Barcelona.




  • Saltzy23
    Saltzy23 Posts: 1,350
    This what it looked like after I got back and before the surgery.

    ....and this is like a 6/10 on how bad it looked at its worst.

    I made it from the UK to Amsterdam/Southern Holland for 4 days, then back to the UK/Manchester/Liverpool for another 2, then an 8 hour flight home all with my suitcase and backpack.

    Again, probably not the smartest decision I have ever made.  This could have been a LOT worse than it wound up being.


    'I know I was born and I know that I'll die, the in between is mine.'
  • Jammalambo
    Jammalambo Posts: 1,321
    really sorry for what happened to you, stay strong and get well soon..
    but on the other hand, ladies go crazy for scars..
  • RoleModelsinBlood31
    RoleModelsinBlood31 Austin TX Posts: 6,242
    Damn dude.  That’s some love for Eddie right there.  I would have gotten all I needed from one show of his. Hopefully he sees this thread and invites you on stage sometime!  I hope you heal fast and are good to go soon.
    I'm like an opening band for your mom.
  • buck502000
    buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    Son of a bitch - rock n roll never forgets - something good will come your way for sure!!!
  • eboweddie
    eboweddie Posts: 1,096
    That x Ray would look ideal to replace eddies teeth xray in vitalogy.  Get well soon. 

    i wish i wish i wish i wish, i guess it never stops
  • pearljammr78
    pearljammr78 Posts: 1,613
    That’s super metal. I would have left during The Who so at least you have a cool story to share for years. 
    Peace,Love and Pearl Jam.
  • goldrush
    goldrush everybody knows this is nowhere Posts: 7,801
    Saltzy23 said:
    Jammalambo said:
    So you spent an entire week with an untreated broken shoulder? You must have a pretty high pain threshold...
    Yup.

    Not one of my smarter life decisions.

    This is the finished product after surgery.

    I won't be able to lift my arm above my head for probably another 4-6 weeks, and it will be something I will need to deal with for the rest of my life.

    Rock and Roll baby....


    Holy crap! Now that is a rock n' roll story to tell the grandchildren about!

    If you don't get a shout out from Ed at your next show it will be a crime  =)
    “Do not postpone happiness”
    (Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)

    “Put yer good money on the sunrise”
    (Tim Rogers)
  • BH87446
    BH87446 Posts: 113
    Hey, we’re twins! Mine was a motorcycle accident at the beginning of June... be careful with it, and keep up on the physical therapy!
  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,855
    ive been to hundreds of shows, but never needed surgery from them
  • helplessdancer
    helplessdancer Posts: 5,293
    "My friend and I got so bored during The Who "

    i have nothing to add here. happy friday people!
  • johanypma
    johanypma Posts: 70
    Saltzy23 said:
    Jammalambo said:
    So you spent an entire week with an untreated broken shoulder? You must have a pretty high pain threshold...
    Yup.

    Not one of my smarter life decisions.

    This is the finished product after surgery.

    I won't be able to lift my arm above my head for probably another 4-6 weeks, and it will be something I will need to deal with for the rest of my life.

    Rock and Roll baby....


    Oh man, that’s terrible!! I fell from my racing bicycle last year and had my shoulder broken at 4 places. Had a ticket to see Guns N’ Roses front of stage in Göteborg, Sweden (I live in the Netherlands) two days later and asked the doctor at first aid in the hospital whether I still could go, which he answered with ‘yes’. So there I was, 36 hours later, sitting on the plane to Sweden with a broken shoulder and my arm in a sling. Somehow I managed to survive that weekend and returned the next day in the same clothes as my girlfriend helped me putting on the day before. Sometimes, following your favourite band(s) comes at a high price. Surgery was only 13 days after the accident, see a similar X-Ray photo. It took very long, but one year later, I am able to do already 90% with my shoulder compared to before the accident. I really hope that you will be able to do that as well in one year. Get well soon and keep on rocking!!!


  • PureandEasy
    PureandEasy Posts: 5,818
    helplessdancer said:
    "My friend and I got so bored during The Who "

    i have nothing to add here. happy friday people!
    Thank you, now I would never wish harm to anyone, you must have paid a pretty penny for this show.  You missed one of the greatest rock bands of all history because you were focused on Ed and only Ed.  Pity.  Pity . . . pity .  . .pity.  
    Don't come closer or I'll have to go
  • pearljammr78
    pearljammr78 Posts: 1,613
    helplessdancer said:
    "My friend and I got so bored during The Who "

    i have nothing to add here. happy friday people!
    I thought that getting bored watching The Geriatric Who duo goes without saying. 

    I say that but that might be Ed and Mike in the future and I would still go. 
    Peace,Love and Pearl Jam.
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,127
    helplessdancer said:
    "My friend and I got so bored during The Who "

    i have nothing to add here. happy friday people!
    I saw The Who once and I left early.  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......

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