We asked their fans in Berlin why they love this group so much

On July 5, 2018, we were at the only German Pearl Jam concert at Waldbühne in Berlin and we found answers. Not only from our own observations, but from those who are significantly to blame: the fans. The largest of them, who was hanging out in front of the room at noon

Mike (57), of Orange County, California:

Why are you a fan of Pearl Jam?

"I was working for an amplification company, when I saw Nirvana and the Chili Peppers in San Francisco on New Year's Eve in 1991, a friend told me that I should be there early enough to see the first group to play before Nirvana.He said: They will be bigger than Nirvana and their name is Pearl Jam.I got there quite early, I just knew & # 39; "Alive" from the radio, I saw him play for 35 minutes – and I've remained a fan since, the following year, I saw him three more times. "[19659003] Why do you travel to the other side of the world to continue to see Pearl Jam?

"Pearl Jam has the best fans to play with and come out after the show, they change their setlist at every show to 60 or 70 percent, unlike U2 or Chili peppers, for example, you never see the same This is why Pearl Jam fans follow them, I've been in Europe since 2007, in 2010 and 2012 too, and I'm still here. "

Are you taking your annual leave for this?

"Yes, last week I traveled with friends to Croatia, then saw Pearl Jam in Prague and Krakow, and today in Berlin."

Christian (26 years old) and Johan (26 years old) from Sweden:

It's only 3pm, you're online at the front of the line, granting early entry to fan club members. Are you the biggest pearl jam fans in Europe?

Christian: "No, there is another snake of early entry.We are only in the second! Why are we here so early? We just have these fanclubbändchen, the weather is great and we spend a few days in Berlin, so take the time.At the Pearl Jam concert a few days ago in London, we were also, next Barcelona is on the trip plan.Today, we would like to be again in the lead. "

Why are you so big fans?

"Pearl Jam is just good music, they have an inimitable energy and songs you can hear in any mood."

And they were doing a very good bad album, would you still go to their concerts?

"Yes, for example," Backspacer "did not suit me, even if he had good times.My favorite album is VS."

You're very young at the age of 26 for a Pearl Jam fan.

"Maybe they started in 1991, like me!"

Colin (35) and Susan (35) from Scotland:

Did you come specifically for Pearl Jam?

Susan: "Yes, but look at the city, we were here for the last Pearl Jam concert here in Berlin in 2014 at Wuhlheide, we are big fans of Pearl Jam and the city!"

Why do you get up so early?

Susan: "Because we are members of the Ten Club! If you are not at the hour, you are bad. Because you will not be able to go on the front. "

Colin:" I just want to have a good view because we are so small! "

Why are you so big fans of Pearl Jam?

Colin: "I've been doing one since the age of 14. They just talked to me .. VITALOGY was the first album I heard from." Then came NO CODE, only then it was TEN, who shot me farther and farther in this group.Their music gives me goosebumps again and again, I can not better describe the fascination.Also, all the members are exceptional musicians, Eddie Vedder a great singer.If you ask me, Pearl Jam is one of the best bands of all time.I would forgive them also for bad albums. .

What are you hoping for tonight?

Colin: "I'd really like to hear" State Of Love And Trust. "And a very obscure song called" Leatherman ", the B side of the single" Given To " Fly & # 39 ;. That would make me really happy. "

Christopher (39) from Kuwait:

You are in Germany for Pearl Jam

"We are doing a kind of concert tour, we saw Nine Inch Nails in Amsterdam the other day Iron Maiden and now Pearl Jam.We come here every year and watch concerts.In the Middle East, having fun is illegal! I see Pearl Jam for the first time today.I look forward to all I've been waiting since the age of 15, until now it's never worked with Pearl Jam and me. "

What's up What do you like about Pearl Jam?

"The voice of Eddie Vedder When TEN came out, he and the band looked so rough and wild.After that, they became more and more soft, and that also reflects my I used to be wilder, today I'm sweeter, as if Pearl Jam and I had grown up together. "

Why did they a fan base as loyal?

"Because they do not get rid of their fans, your merchandise is never too expensive, they are all very simple and quiet, and they are always honest with their fans. They mean nothing, and if they have nothing to say, they say nothing, they do not look like other groups constantly. "

Thomas (44), Tina (49), Luke (12) and Elias (15) from Saarland:

Hey, a family outing! Why are you here so early?

Tina: "Well, because we want to get an ideal seat as soon as possible! This is our first Pearl Jam concert. I've always loved the band since the first TEN album. In between, I've also heard more and more bands and Pearl Jam discovering again. Am a big fan. "

Why?

Tina:" I love music, lyrics, I like it a lot, it's very varied. I also love other Grungebands, but most of them do not exist anymore. Nirvana no, Soundgarden since last year unfortunately no longer now.

Elias: "Motörhead does not exist anymore .It was my first concert in Saarbrücken, it's my second."

And your parents have been bored with Pearl Jam until you're convinced?

Tina: "No, they listen to that too, we all have the same musical taste, thank God."

What do you like about Pearl Jam, Lukas? Do you have a favorite song?

Lukas: "Actually no, no, I think all the songs are great."

Clearly, children and teens do not listen to anything but hip- hop and R & # 39; B.

Thomas: "Often, like me observation can say, but it's just a niche thinking, everyone hears different things." In the '90s, for example, we we were also a bit on the techno and electro scene, there is good music from all directions. "

And when you told the school that you were going to the Pearl Jam concert, is your classmates even know the band?

Some teachers knew them, and then the students always asked who they should be. "

Peter (63) and Bärbel (63), of Bad Segeberg:

Why are you here so early?

Bärbel: "Because we love music, and because we want to have a good place in front, there are no assigned places in the Waldbühne."

Peter: "He better to sit in the blender, not far from the beer! " (laughs)

What do you like about Pearl Jam?

Peter: "The singer is wonderful.I've been listening to the band for almost 30 years.I'm not going to every concert, I can not do that.I've seen it Until now, I am the biggest fan of both of us.The first time I saw Eddie Vedder on video, it was Bob Dylan 's 30th birthday on stage when I was there. he sang 'Masters Of War', the concert I have on DVD at home and I watch it from time to time.I do not have a favorite album of Pearl Jam, I'm still surprised today. "

Why does the band have such a loyal fan base as the other big rock bands?

Bärbel: "I did not realize that it was like that."

If a different group were to play here today, most visitors would arrive later only.

Peter: "When the grunge came in, it was the second best group after Kurt Cobain's suicide, they were the best …

Bärbel:" You must use the possibilities you still have to see them. Who knows how long the band will exist and will tour. "

With them we can be safer than the others that they will come back.

Peter:" You also have with Neil Young did a lot, I have a lot love it. The EP & # 39; Merkinball & # 39; and the album MIRRORBALL.

Have you ever seen Neil Young live?

Peter: "Yes, with Dylan together on the trot track in Hamburg. I've already seen Dylan here in the Waldbühne. I was standing next to Wolf Biermann as you stand next to me! "