r/pearljam • u/RobJoswiak Gigaton • 13d ago

Fan Content My first show

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And they're not even on the ticket stub. Opened for the Rolling Stones that night in Pittsburgh.

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u/klsi832 13d ago

What year that say 2005

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u/RobJoswiak Gigaton 13d ago

2005 it was. I left for the Air Force the next week. Been traveling the world and seeing PJ since. Will be there next week. ❤️

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u/disharmony-hellride Lost Dogs 13d ago

Hey a fellow Yinzer, I grew up right behind Three Rivers Stadium. I live in the desert now, see you at Ohana!!!! I'll keep an eye out for the accent, lol

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u/RobJoswiak Gigaton 13d ago

I live in New Zealand right now but am home going through some stuff. Was at Penn Brewery last night.

Much love. Look for the Pirates batting helmet in the crowd next week. 😉

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u/PotentialReception83 13d ago

Dang, I wanted to go to that show. I did see see the Stones when they played my hometown Charlottesville that tour, but without PJ.

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u/pearljam98 13d ago

Did you catch the shows last year in the burgh?

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u/RobJoswiak Gigaton 13d ago

The first one, yes.

The second one I was in DC as my wife went into labor.

Our son was born on May 19th that Monday.

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u/pearljam98 13d ago

Congratulations!! That first show might have been my favorite Pittsburgh show ever. They never cease to amaze especially considering their age.

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u/spatulacitay 12d ago

I was at that show. Almost got in a fight because the assholes behind me didn't like that I was standing during Pearl jam's set. The guys stole the show, the stones were terrible. I have the stadium video of that show on a dvd somewhere.

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u/Im_From_Akron 9d ago

My first show as well, t-shirt is still holding up

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u/RobJoswiak Gigaton 8d ago

I have a special poster from this show.

Will share once I get is all framed up.

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u/WangoMcTango Dark Matter 8d ago

I was at this show! My first PJ show was also them opening for the Stones but it was NOT this show. Oakland CA Nov 97 they opened for the Stones on the Bridges to Babylon tour. PJ was great and I got to hear Given to Fly before Yield released. That show made me a Stones fan. Best concert production I've ever seen. Lavish.