Red Mosquito

E.H. Ruddock wrote:

dimejinky99 wrote:It's always been weird to my mind that generally RM slates pearl jam and takes them apart ..the only time any love is really shown or passions rise, is on the drummer debate.

And it never about the period or record that drummer played in, but the drummer themselves.

Odd that.

Matt Chamberlain or gtfo

I'd love to see the vault open to include some Chamberlain shows. There were a handful of songs played live for the first time when he was drummer and I'd love some soundboard sources. I enjoyed what he did with them. For all 17 minutes he was there.

rick malone wrote:

ABNorman wrote:

theplatypus wrote:

Pearl Jam have had five drummers, but only current drummer Matt Cameron and founding member Dave Krusen will be inducted should they make it in.

Hmm, is a Pearl Jam without VS, Vitalogy, No Code and Yield a HoF-worthy band?

Pearl Jam is Hall worthy with Ten AND Vs. AND live band reputation AND they have a singer who speaks about social issues

I'm guessing PJ, Janet Jackson, Yes, and ELO maybe Tupac

Pearl Jam are a given to be inducted, and if they are allowing rappers in then Tupac better get in since he light years better than NWA.

hlniv wrote:

dimejinky99 wrote:

hlniv wrote:

dimejinky99 wrote:So Dave should be included cos he was in the band when they were super famous?


Jesus Christ

Yes, that's correct.

And they wouldn't have been as famous without him. He was a part of their image for a very critical 2-3 year period.

Follow your logic. He didnt play on ten. The record that broke them. He couldn't really play anything outside that same best at different speeds.. He had stupid hair was too happy and annoyed everyone.

He should be thankful for his job at bugerking.

My scientific polling tells me that 97% of Pearl Jam fans in the early to mid 90's (i.e. when they found the success that changes their lives), first became aware of Pearl Jam when Dave A was their drummer. His presence on the MTV performances alone (Jeremy, RITFW, Animal, Unplugged!) should have cemented him as in the Pearl Jam "classic lineup". Most anyone who became a fan before 1996 will point to one of these performances as a primary reason that they became interested.

How someone doesn't see this is beyond my capacity for understanding.

While he is not my first choice PJ drummer (Jack Irons is), trying to deny his connection with (and importance to) the success of the band is ludicrous. Eddie and the Jams better see that and try to do something about it. It's just the right thing to do after 22 years.

You think Eddie cares about anyone other than himself getting in? Eddie and the Jams is right, I bet he is the only one who will speak during the acceptance. I agree with you Dave A should be inducted with them because of his playing and the music they made during that time period. But if you think Ed is gonna go out of his way to make sure Dave gets in youre crazy. Eddie jumped the sharked awhile back now he just wants to maintain his stardom, theres a better chance of Jimmy Shoaf getting inducted with them

#JimmySHoF

at this rate I expect bodysnatcher to be invited by Mike to induct the band.

Announcer: "Please welcome, from the Red Mosquito online fan forum, Bodysnatcher."

**Applause**

Bodysnatcher: **Waves to audience. Let the applause continue. Wave some more, mouth "thank you". Keep applausing. Cover my heart with my hand so they know their applause is special to me. Let them keep applausing. Finally raise hand a little so I can begin speaking.**

"Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you Rock N Roll Hall of Fame for this special evening. And what a great evening it is.

Twenty years ago, lost deep in the south of this country, surrounded by people he didn't understand, there was a young, lost boy. Wandering through adolescence without a light to guide him, he felt hopeless. He was scared. One day, he turned on the radio, and he heard a sound that immediately grabbed his ear. Guitars wailing. Bass thumping. Drums crashing. Vocals that screamed with an angst that seemed to mirror the aimless but pointed emotions the boy also felt. The band was the band we are celebrating tonight: Pearl Jam. And this story reflects countless other stories that fans tell of this band. A band that – for 25 years – has had the ability to connect to people on a deeper level, on a level that sometimes buried deep within a person's soul. They made us feel better about ourselves. They made us feel not as alone. They didn't lead us, but walked side by side with us as we navigated through the complexities of life, putting a voice to our feelings.

Then they released Backspacer and it all went to shit. Goddammit. Ladies and gentlemen.... Pearl Jam."





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lol

More from Dave A...

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I AM REQUESTING THAT THE MEDIA PLEASE REFRAIN FROM ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A negative STORY OUT OF THIS. It is a drag that these 'writers' are taking FACEBOOK comments out of context and using them to create a story that doesn't exist.

I AM NOT SLAMMING THE HALL OF FAME OR PEARL JAM. I understand that there may be some flaws inherent to the balloting process. I reacted emotionally, and my reaction was based on a lack of understanding. I have spoken to friends and peers and I am resolved to wait patiently to watch and see how it works out. I am not looking to ruffle any feathers. I am not angry with the RRHOF or PEARL JAM.

Enough Dave....its ok, but all of those guys actually have a temple of the dog tour to do.

Someone clearly got to Dave. I'm guessing it was Eddie "Michael Corleone in Godfather II" Vedder. Don't go fishing anytime soon, Dave A.

Both Dave A and Jack I should get in. Play a song with each. Alive, Go, In My Tree and Given To Fly. Easy. Have Matt C in the audience during Alive.

I see Dave A has discovered CAPS LOCK.

Anders wrote:Both Dave A and Jack I should get in. Play a song with each. Alive, Go, In My Tree and Given To Fly. Easy. Have Matt C in the audience during Alive.

Jack probably doesn't care, he's already in the Hall of Fame.

VinylGuy wrote:Enough Dave....its ok, but all of those guys actually have a temple of the dog tour to do.

And then, God willing, retirement.

The hall of fame is as far up its own ass as rock has ever stumbled. The very idea of an organized elite rock establishment is dwarfed in stupidity by nothing save that it has a hall of fame to recognize member "importance."

Dave should be grateful not to have his name next to these trash pile novelty tee merchants. And Jeff Ament should be taking solace in the knowledge that at least someone escaped before it was too late.

McParadigm wrote:

VinylGuy wrote:Enough Dave....its ok, but all of those guys actually have a temple of the dog tour to do.

And then, God willing, retirement.

The hall of fame is as far up its own ass as rock has ever stumbled. The very idea of an organized elite rock establishment is dwarfed in stupidity by nothing save that it has a hall of fame to recognize member "importance."

Dave should be grateful not to have his name next to these trash pile novelty tee merchants. And Jeff Ament should be taking solace in the knowledge that at least someone escaped before it was too late.

i know
if it isn't the music playing then any token used to represent the vlaue of it is tacky, cheap and empty.
the shittiest concert you've been to which is playing your least liked song at least has a heart, unlike the rock and roll hall of fame which is nothing more than a plastic glory pile

McParadigm wrote:

VinylGuy wrote:Enough Dave....its ok, but all of those guys actually have a temple of the dog tour to do.

And then, God willing, retirement.

The hall of fame is as far up its own ass as rock has ever stumbled. The very idea of an organized elite rock establishment is dwarfed in stupidity by nothing save that it has a hall of fame to recognize member "importance."

Dave should be grateful not to have his name next to these trash pile novelty tee merchants. And Jeff Ament should be taking solace in the knowledge that at least someone escaped before it was too late.

Plus, the existence of a hall of fame undermines the sanctity of ranking lists!

stip wrote:

McParadigm wrote:

VinylGuy wrote:Enough Dave....its ok, but all of those guys actually have a temple of the dog tour to do.

And then, God willing, retirement.

The hall of fame is as far up its own ass as rock has ever stumbled. The very idea of an organized elite rock establishment is dwarfed in stupidity by nothing save that it has a hall of fame to recognize member "importance."

Dave should be grateful not to have his name next to these trash pile novelty tee merchants. And Jeff Ament should be taking solace in the knowledge that at least someone escaped before it was too late.

Plus, the existence of a hall of fame undermines the sanctity of ranking lists!

Those selfish motherfuckers.

The list of bands NOT in the hall but are eligible is far more impressive TBH.

Chic for one.

The Replacements are the best at everything in the world