PEARL JAM

[Ovechkin]

Pearl Jam are one of the biggest bands, seemingly anywhere outside of the UK. But they just don't have anywhere near as big a British following as they do elsewhere

[swede]

Its a dream of mine to hear "Black" played by PJ on the pyramid, it must happen !

[Justiceforcedave]

If they can headline Isle of Wight I don't see why they couldn't headline Glasto.

[elias]

They have to be as big as Arctic Monkeys? At least in a worldwide sense.

[CaledonianGonzo]

They are huge and easily big enough to do it.

I don't understand why - not even a case of disliking it, but I genuinely can't think of any of their albums or songs that are that celebrated (bar maybe a couple from their debut) - but their fanbase is ruddy massive.

[Ovechkin]

worldwide it isnt really close, artics are nowhere near a headline slot in the u.s. in Sweden Arctic played their last nonfestival gig in a 3000 capacity venue, meanwhile pj sold 14000 tickets (Sold out) in a couple of weeks

[jump]

If they can headline Isle of Wight I don't see why they couldn't headline Glasto.

[russycarps]

lengthy spells of boring guitar noodling at the isle of wight, and a record low crowd according to my friend who was there.

and the music has dated terribly

[bsolxiv]

lengthy spells of boring guitar noodling at the isle of wight, and a record low crowd according to my friend who was there.

and the music has dated terribly

[guypjfreak]

worldwide it isnt really close, artics are nowhere near a headline slot in the u.s. in Sweden Arctic played their last nonfestival gig in a 3000 capacity venue, meanwhile pj sold 14000 tickets (Sold out) in a couple of weeks

[russycarps]

days old son days ....

you cant really use the IOW as a base for fact seens as half the punters turned round and went home and they had the worst wether for years .i agree that its NOT to ALL tastes but thats life but when you look at the artics and mumfords both band dont come CLOSE to

A the back log of songs and hits

B the fan base

i dont like brucey boy BUT no one can say hes NOT a big player in the music world .........also when it come to there later albums you are right not many people bar fans like me really got into them BUT if you know anything about PJ they didnt really promote theses albums its just the way PJ are they have enough of a fan base to just put it out there and see wot happens .

its great to see so many people in favour of this as in some years its been a moot discussion ...............mainly cos i keep yaking on about it LOL

[CaledonianGonzo]

If the Eaviis want to hire a bunch of plaid-shirted rawkers to bellow at the crowd over meat and potatoes grunge riffs and Pearl Jam aren't available they could always hire Nickelback. I'm sure no one would notice the difference.

<flees thread>

[CaledonianGonzo]

Never had you down as a troll before.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Guy will be hunting you down if you carry on

What with you defending Roxy Music and attacking Pearl Jam, are you trying to offend as many regulars on here as possible?

[russycarps]

I totally understand that - I have a similar situation with some REM obsessed mates of mine.

[guypjfreak]

I'll keep an ear out for someone muttering 'old son' at me as they approach with an evil glint in their eye.

Ach - I've got no beef with Pearl Jam - I just happen to have a lot of pals who're really into them so over the years I've built up a huge repertoire of PJ-related put-downs to deploy whenever the subject arises.

[guypjfreak]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151771903907485&set=a.118116737484.100332.7659317484&type=1&theater

isnt it

[JamesT977]

I'd rather Pearl Jam than a few of the people that have been rumoured to be playing so far. Pearl Jam just look like a really fun band to watch with a lot of crowd participation and Eddie Vedder's vocals seemingly flawless at most times. I've also said for a while that Pearl Jam are way better than Nirvana if you are to go with bands around about the same time.

[russycarps]

I'd rather Pearl Jam than a few of the people that have been rumoured to be playing so far. Pearl Jam just look like a really fun band to watch with a lot of crowd participation and Eddie Vedder's vocals seemingly flawless at most times. I've also said for a while that Pearl Jam are way better than Nirvana if you are to go with bands around about the same time.

[JamesT977]

their time has been and gone though surely? They are hardly a rolling stones type band.

Same as fleetwood mac etc.

[russycarps]

I'd agree that their time has past but theres something about them that makes them different and that would make me be really interested in seeing them. I can't put my finger on it but all i can think of is that whenever i've watched footage they look fantastic live.

They don't have the big hits like Fleetwood Mac or The Stones granted.

Their documentary is a good watch too i really enjoyed it when i watched it a while back but it's pretty long from what i remember.

[guypjfreak]

cant see how you can say there time is past and they have no big hits lol your all mad you are lol

i wouldnt say they have gotten over Ros BUT i would say they have come to except it and dont let it stop them from doing festis like it did for quite a few years after the event .

2014 starting with this but thats not to say they will come to England but we can hope.

http://www.undertheradar.co.nz/news/6984/Big-Day-Out-2014-Lineup-Announcement---Pearl-Jam-Blur-Arcade-Fire.utr

[Matt42]

I'd love to see pearl jam, but idk I think I'd prefer them at reading than glastonbury..

*ducks and runs*

[Guest]

I'd love to see pearl jam, but idk I think I'd prefer them at reading than glastonbury..

*ducks and runs*

[Matt42]

you don't know what you think...?