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Post by eddievedder4pres on Feb 28, 2008 14:26:02 GMT -5
I've been reading this forum for a while now, and am having a hard time understanding why some of the "usual" Bonnarooers would be dissappointed that Pearl Jam is headlining. Metallica I can understand. But Pearl Jam are huge peace advocates, help in the way of animal's rights, are environmental activists, and if you've ever been to a PJ show you would know that they do jam. And their music is so deep and well thought-out. Believe me, to those of you who have never seen them live, it will definitely go down in the books as one of the top three shows you've ever witnessed! There is so much love and energy in the crowd. In my opinion PJ coming to Bonnaroo is the greatest idea ever. I couldn't think of any band that would fit in better. Anyone in agreeance?
Post by chicojuarz on Feb 28, 2008 14:34:04 GMT -5
eh, me but I dont feel the need to go on and on about it. Mostly people love them so I'm excited for all those that are getting to see a band the love.
maybe just maybe there are some people out there, who have nothing against Pearl Jam, but just do not enjoy the music they make. therefore those people would much rather have a band that they enjoy headline
Post by sparklybecca on Feb 28, 2008 14:38:12 GMT -5
eddievedder4pres said:
The general concensus I've gotten from this forum is that people are dissappointed with the headliners this year. And PJ is the main headliner.
I dont think PJ is the issue at all. PJ has been rumored for a few years now, so it didnt come as a surprise to me or many people that they were added to the lineup this year.
its the other (no names needed to be mentioned) headliners that brought people into a tizzy . but lately, everyone seems to be getting used to the idea, or just not going at all.... because of various reason
I am fairly disappointed at the headliners just because there are alot better headliners out there and that does not mean that I don't like Metallica, Pearl Jam and Jack Johnson. I like all three and will be at all three shows.
I just think AC/Superfly could have come up with something better. What? I don't know
Post by ronburgandy? on Feb 28, 2008 14:52:32 GMT -5
Phish- ok..that could be better.. The Mars Volta - not headline material, sorry.. Nine Inch Nails - snooze. Dave Mathews Band - been there, done that Genesis - nah Smashing Pumpkins - nowhere near the caliber of PJ
ive been saying..Pearl Jam will be the best headliner in the history of roo besides radiohead. none of those bands you listed (besides phish) would get near the buzz that PJ does. or put on near the performance.
Portishead would of been dope specially with the new album dropping so soon, NIN def would of gotten just as much buzz as PJ, because where one says NIN-snoooze another says PJ-snoooze. i agree with the latter. it doesnt really matter tho
I was at Roo in '05 and '07 and I haven't yet survived a single headliner set. The Police , Tool Widepsread (x3) and DMB have all either sent me to sleep or off to get good spots for the late nights. I'm expecting PJ to break this cycle, but I don't expect it from Metallica, JJ or Kanye, though I'm always open to persuasion.
Post by sparklybecca on Feb 28, 2008 16:45:40 GMT -5
ccrgmac said:
I was at Roo in '05 and '07 and I haven't yet survived a single headliner set. The Police , Tool Widepsread (x3) and DMB have all either sent me to sleep or off to get good spots for the late nights. .
Post by esprituptohere on Feb 28, 2008 18:35:39 GMT -5
ronburgandy said:
Smashing Pumpkins - nowhere near the caliber of PJ
BLASPHEMY! The Pumpkins would be incredible! I'm sure I'll enjoy Pearl Jam, though. I understand the anti-metallica viewpoints that I've heard expressed, and chances are I will boycott their show myself, but I know there will be a lot of people who feel the same, and that means party time in the campgrounds.
In 5 Roos I've probably seen maybe 5 headliners. Tool, Police, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Dead, WSP are the only ones I can think of. Missed '06 and Radiohead, dammit!
I would usually rather spend my time resting for late night than fighting 80,000+ people for a view. You get better views and more intimate shows at other times and other stages, IMHO.
I like PJ and have seen them a bunch so I may or may not go this time. Same for Metallica.
BTW, LOVE the Pumpkins and have never seen them. Wish they would come.
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Phish The Mars Volta Nine Inch Nails Dave Mathews Band Genesis Smashing Pumpkins
As a headliner, I'd rather have Metallica than any of those, and I'd only rather than the first three more than Pearl Jam (although TMV is not a headlining band). Jack Johnson...meh, I'd probably rather have any of them except Phish. But I still like Jack.
Post by AintNoFreedom on Mar 1, 2008 20:24:24 GMT -5
esprituptohere said:
ronburgandy said:
Smashing Pumpkins - nowhere near the caliber of PJ
BLASPHEMY! The Pumpkins would be incredible!
Well, the Pumpkins aren't really the Pumpkins anymore.. more like a Billy Corgan-led cover band. So, I'd definitely pass one that. Maybe if it was 1996, it'd be a different story.
radiohead was beyond belief for a headliner. Sorry if you missed that. I saw pearl jam like 6 or so years ago and they were great. And that wasn't even bonnaroo. Pearl Jam is the only headliner they got right this year. Metallica is a horrible choice. Kanye is from left field or outer space....horrible. Jack Johnson is cool but I just feel another band could've taken that spot...but I'm not complaining about it. SO 2/4 are a horrible choice. At least they could've made an ok choice for all 4. GEEZ! What the hell were they thinking. Pearl Jam will not dissapoint though.
Saw the Pumpkins (?) at VooDoo....never saw the REAL Pumpkins so I can't make a fair live comparison....but other than a KILLER light show ;D (Blinky...you would have been impressed!)....the music wasn't much to be impressed with There were a few exceptions....the acoustic "1979" was very nice....and the cover of "Born on the Bayou" was pretty sweet.....but those were the high points IMHO.....other than that...could have been just another cool cover band with a great light show....
Post by joshuabadillo on Mar 6, 2008 21:27:03 GMT -5
I am 23 almost 24 now and when i was young(11) the first cd i got was Pearl Jam's single with yellow ledbetter on it. Now i am older i appreciate that music so much and can not wait. Come on its Pearl jam.(to the the roo goers that are un-happy)
HEADED TO BONNAROO!!!!
(Blinky...you would have been impressed!)....the music wasn't much to be impressed with 
There were a few exceptions....the acoustic "1979" was very nice....and the cover of "Born on the Bayou" was pretty sweet.....but those were the high points IMHO.....other than that...could have been just another cool cover band with a great light show.... 
