Commentary by L.Hester From BUGSNEWS
Three people introduced Pearl Jam … Ajan Brown & Jazmin Williams-Kelly [students] whom Pearl Jam gave scholarships too and also Robert Glaser, CEO of RealNetworks. Robert Glaser of RealNetworks said, "Since the head of ticket master couldn't be here, I'm standing in for corporate America.” All of the Pearl Jam band members had suits on. They did an electric set with Last Soldier, Down & Half Full. Mike McCready sang backup on Last Soldier and Stone Gossard rocking in his suit. Lots of charities mentioned that they have contributed to that the public are not aware of. Jeff Ament very tanned. Stone Gossard gave the acceptance speech. Lots of Pearl Jam fans at Impact Awards, with 2 to 4 at every table. Ms Hester sat at first row of tables, on Stone Gossards side with unobstructed view. She saw Kris Novoselic, Mark Arm and Kim Thayil. Tribute to Pearl Jam, with Neil and Pegi Young, and people from many different kinds of organizations, which they've benefited over the years. No cameras allowed, so no pictures, but there was an official photographer taking pictures and we have a code to access all the pictures taken that night to purchase. Look for them soon on the Synergy or here on the Duchess blogger.
[Mike McCready & Eddie Vedder At IMPACT Awards Show]
Further Commentary From Red Mosquito Forum
Well, the whole ceremony was great! I just have to tell yah the important stuff right now. Stone Gossard accepted the award and everyone got a Grammy. Boom Gaspar was not there. The speech Stone gave was so sweet and he was the only one who wanted to talk. Mike McCready was the only one in a tie, although they all clean up nice & wore suits. Within 3 minutes of them getting the award they returned to the stage to play. DOWN is my all time fav track from 2003, so I was thrilled to hear it, and Mike rocked. The guys had a good time and the room was mellow. Eddie Vedder said they're really enjoying the freedom they have now, but I can honestly tell you ... there is no record in the works. Ed especially needs a break from recording right now for personal reasons. But Mike is getting back into the studio soon to record some new material with Rockford’s! Jeff Ament will not be doing anything with “Three Fish”. He just got back from climbing 'some big ass mountain!', and Matt Cameron is going to stay creative and busy with WWC. They are always (individually) working on PJ material for the next LP, but there is no recording planned as of now, or even plans to track for at least 6 months or longer.
Dressed-up Pearl Jam Honored With NW Impact Award
THE SEATTLE TIMES
By Charles Cross
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/artsentertainment/2001901162_impact12.html
Pearl Jam! Live At The Westin Hotel Grand Ballroom!
SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER
By Gene Stout
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/pop/168617_pearljam10ww.html
[Duchess Note: Special thanks to Josee L for providing some of the Pearl Jam info.]
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