Eddie Vedder inducts REM Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions 2007

Eddie Vedder inducts REM Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions 2007
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[@stevepwood]

One of the best induction speeches I've ever seen. No wonder so many bands have Eddie induct them. He really captured why I was listening to REM in the 80s and 90s.

[@josh0g]

You can tell he is a genuine fan. He demonstrates why he was the perfect one to give this speech.

[@sexobscura]

Cobain would violently disagree with you

[@dewiwilliams4821]

​@sexobscura Cobain violently disagreed with himself. Stop worshipping the dudes pretentious opinions, he blew his own brains out 30 damn years ago.

[@laylay_9979]

R.E.M makes me proud that I'm from Athens, Ga. Them and The B-52's.

[@donnac4647]

Even listening to Eddie talk is pleasurable

[@TokyoBlue587]

that deep voice....mmmmmmmmm

[@user-xj5xp6qz5g]

he has an even flow

[@MichaelSalmons64]

I've been watching Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions all morning and I'm now convinced they should rename it the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Eddie Vedder.

[@maddy629]

I can listen Eddie's voice all day

[@virginiaknighten4687]

And all night!

[@Scrumpilump2000]

Eddie is righteous. If aliens land on earth, I'd like Ed to be our planet's ambassador. I'm not even kidding. The guy is a class act.

[@rjplamf61]

+Ash Ketchum I would pick Stiv Bators.

[@WaitingForTheHook]

+Ash Ketchum Bono lolz

[@axlk-hq8qf]

this is one of my favorite comments ever

[@sissyjerde2826]

I totally agree, Eddie is simple straight to the point and thinks before he speaks, not to mention he is the image of what a man is suppose to be

[@zuype21]

Maybe the hall of fame thinks the same of us and that's why he introduced a lot of bands. I love you Eddie Vedder 😍

[@nancynishihiramusic5248]

Awesome speech. R.E.M. and Pearl Jam have both made music that has changed my life...

[@oliveroneill1388]

Get rid of that word awesome.

[@Salvatore_69]

REM goated

[@tommyhaynes521]

This is the best RRHOF induction I've ever heard. Excellent Mr Vedder

[@liquidxvash]

The best induction is Michael Stipe inducting Nirvana.

[@integral]

Wow. I want Eddie to do the eulogy at my funeral. What a speaker. He had me flashing back to so many times in my life where REM was such a large part of the soundtrack.

[@Robinssoncravents]

Wow...this must be my dreamy Rock moment....Eddie Vedder introducing R.E.M to Hall of Fame...I not have words...

[@raisa_cherry33]

❤😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@robertk2007]

R.E.M.'s first 4 albums is the best music ever written

[@Zm598]

rush: 2112 all the way through to Moving Pictures... (to me)

[@Ricsard]

What about including the following 6 as well?

[@twochordcool]

Green and Automatic For the People for me

[@kevinluis468]

Reckoning and Document is their best albums

[@BookClubDisaster]

Nah. Topped by albums 5-8.

[@davidb.8948]

Eddie Vedder is a class act. Growing up with the release of Pearl Jam's Ten album, seeing the videos on MTV, who knew that he would be so special? Parents making jokes about the new Grunge or not thinking it would ever be important music, just noise. Well, I'd say that Mr. Vedder has proven to all of us that Grunge music and that time period of music was some of the most prominent music to ever be released.

[@user-tz2zz5ij1s]

The evolution of Pearl Jam is crazy. They went from always being labeled as the 2nd or 3rd best “grunge” band have been one of the greatest touring bands for the last 15 years. A Pearl Jam concert has become comparable to a Grateful Dead show, it’s church for their massive followings. Eddie has shined and accepted his place in rock history. By far one of the best front men off all time. They guy just drips natural charisma.

[@davidb.8948]

@@user-tz2zz5ij1s never been to a show before, but maybe one day!

[@user-tz2zz5ij1s]

@@davidb.8948 I hope you make one. As cliche as it is, but when you here an arena singing Betterman, it’s something to experience. Not just Betterman, but so many songs it’s an experience to be part of. Communal experience.

[@babylonkid]

Damn Eddie is the greatest thing ever.

[@jamesmccormick875]

As a kid and in high school I couldn’t stand REM. I was a Rock and Metal musician. I learned to love them later and I respect them as a professional musician myself. They deserve and earned the right to not only be in the RHOF, they have earned the right to be considered a ground breaking band that is up there with the giants of music.

[@familyfun801]

I wish I could listen to eddie talk and sing me to sleep every night. I've been in love with Eddie since I was 8 years old. In love like one who loves a father, a role model, a teacher, a philosopher or poet. He taught me about the nature of my soul and he gave me the soundtrack to feel. His voice and spirit is not of this world. For two decades now his voice and his poetry is what imprisons my mind as I write, cry, think and live. We as mere humans are fortunate to have such amazing artists as Eddie Vender and many others to guide us through this tireless journey of life.... They share their souls with us.

[@markboyd1696]

This is just a totally honest and sincere induction. Eddie's obviously a respectful fan. Just wonderful:)

[@jonathanlocke6404]

This band meant so mucn to me...It was very satisfying to see them inducted by someone to whom they obviously meant as much as well...

[@one_more4193]

Eddie's words are pure genius. Big thanks from an out-of-time REM fan!

[@alexblock2248]

Eddie Vedder literally nails the Murmur and Michael Stipe being an excellent poet better then I could have said.

[@Katy-sh3ru]

Yes! What he said about Stipe putting things in his heart that happened to me, too. I'm not exaggerating when I say that their music *shaped* me in a profound way.

[@CaleDeLong]

eddie vedder is truly a genuine man

[@hartzogphcy]

Eddie's description of REM while he is introducing/inducting them is "spot on!" Having to stand in front of peers, as well as competitors is difficult on the soul, yet humbling. How does one express exactly what the heart feels and head believes without stumbling over the tongue necessary to do so? Eddie did wonderfully. REM will always be fabulous, and the fans will forever have this epic band stiched into the personal memories of their lives.

[@julieleguillou1133]

thanks Eddie Vedder for being so fair and thanks R.E.M. for being here, on our wonderful Earth planet, you guys help thousands of people going through the huge mess life represents by making music sounds like hope.

[@yiyo2008monte]

incredible speech.. and beautiful band REM

[@mmsiphonevinyls1027]

Not a huge Pearl Jam fan but Eddies speech was great. Respectful, touching and hilarious all at once. Seems he’s just good at it

[@megsblue]

How are you not a huge PJ fan?? That is a genuine question!

[@jimmymatt6228]

Check them out! At least 4 albums beyond the excellent "Ten" just one time at least!!

[@CoasterGuy2323]

You should be

[@MWHowe]

Eddie is almost too smart to be a rock and roller. Great vid.

[@Delilah70]

Absolutely and hilariously true when Eddy said that Michael's lyrics touched our innermost soul, all without understanding a single f'n word he's saying (early albums). I also love when he mentions his relationship with Murmur and the audience hoots and cheers.

[@tbam73]

Eddie Vedder to REM, Bruce Springsteen to U2, Bono to Bruce Springsteen. 3 of the best induction speeches ever. Love letters

[@joekovach5789]

Tom Morello’s speech for KISS and Trent Reznor’s speech for the Cure are both really great too.

[@marionapoleoni4502]

Michael Stipe to Nirvana? I’ve never seen it nor do I know if the other poster was making stuff up .

[@cb7pwn]

Eddie... youre a fucking legend!

[@babylonkid]

***** Legend dude. Legend!

[@cathyrutherford5238]

He CERTAINLY is AMAZING

[@karlastraight2458]

So true of REM- finding things we never thought were inside us

[@charlestonrezz5188]

Reading almost every comment I totally agree that Eddie was rightfully so the best artist to induct REM into the rock n roll hall of fame.. But going back to REM I imagine that if a platform was given to me to say one thing about those four musicians is that A). They introduced me to alternative rock before any other band in the world.. and B). They make me (as a whole band), continue to write music with a passion and with a solid reason. REM is THE band I wish I could be in, as like a 5th member playing something as important as the guitar, bass, keyboard or drums (maybe the accordion player or whatever).. Why?.. Because in the 80's, they were indeed ahead of their time.. They were the soundtrack for people that didn't fit in.. That were different, were too passive for the hardcore punk rock scene.. Weren't good looking enough to be in a Winger or a Van Halen band (or even a Van Halen cover band for that matter)... But oddly enough through my very own eyes, I've always thought to myself these dudes somehow have the faces of real musicians that took making artistical music very serious and to the heart... I could type so so so much more, but with my luck.. I'd end up accidentally pushing the discard button. If anyone of these guys in the band ever read my comment.. I'd like to say thank you so much, and that the speech Eddie gave up on that stage deserves an honor in itself because it inspired me to be a better writer, a better communicator and listener.. And a much more deeper appreciate of the band and appreciate of my own existence in this life as a fan of music.

[@sofieewing5967]

Lovely, articulate and thoughtful Eddie..

[@shane34lv]

this was such a beautiful induction speech

[@alexreid4131]

Eddie's induction speeches at the best!

[@kimmit.o.2069]

Eddie is a great speaker.

[@elisaw8367]

Kimmi T.O. he truly is

[@laurawatters914]

What a wonderful beautiful speech, wonderful beautiful Eddie Vedder ❤️🤘 and I love REM❤️🤘🎶

[@ezrhino100]

REM is a real induction. The rest are public consumption. I am actually glad that they openly accepted without being snobbish.

[@StoopidPeopleX]

How Eddie feels about REM is how I always felt about Pearl Jam

[@tererengfucio3178]

So eloquent.I love you Eddie thats why i like ur music and so REM.

[@gunsnhalen]

Loved Eddies speech! also loved that the boys could come together like this. Even members who aren't in the band anymore. There was no drama or whining. Which seems to happen with most bands inducted into the RRHOF.

[@klmullins65]

well where's Peter Buck??

[@jsphillip60]

@@klmullins65 Stoned in Seattle, maybe?

[@jasonlewis1106]

I was hanging in the lobby this night trying to get in. I failed. But still glad to be there.

[@dorcap7]

There we're plenty of times I thought that Mill's voice was Stipe's... Very touching speech.

[@BROOKLYN_EMPIRE]

I could not believe I was in the room for the ceremony that’s year. Sitting at Scott Litt’s table listening to that speech and the closing concert was a privilege. Top 5 experiences in my life ❤

[@GraceTomson]

That was a wonderful speech. :)

[@trevmac8362]

don't go back to rockville is my fav R.E.M song

[@janeausten2908]

It's a knockout.

[@virginiaknighten4687]

Eddie is delivering this amazing speech while being so amazingly gorgeous!

[@Picnicl]

Bill Berry was a great songwriter too - Everybody Hurts, Man on the Moon and Tongue are said to be his, among others.

[@ErikPortland]

There's a huge drop off after he left. Just sayin'!

[@MKYeahBuddy]

Perhaps the most epic speech for the RRHOF ever.

[@estherdunseph6910]

Wow eddie has such an amazing voice, i like his voice a lott!

[@nicemimomisu]

I love everything about this so much...

[@calixa]

"there are things that I hold and feel very deeply about, inside here, that Michael Stipe put in there himself"

[@michelefelpa3640]

This video is the beat of my heart 😭

[@gregdahlen4375]

so Eddie also couldn't understand the words? Eddie is a great speaker, funny without being goofy.

[@gregdahlen4375]

***** and how did that make you feel, did you like it, dislike it, indifferent?

[@gregdahlen4375]

***** i'll listen to those but I forgot my headphones. But for the person who speaks it is relaxing to let mistakes stand, like if I accidentally transpose letters i'll let it stand since people can figure it out from context, like if i meant to say i bought gas but instead say i got bass, i'll just go on. What is the nature of your fandom, listen to records, go to concerts? I kind of like the idea of Pearl Jam but haven't listened to them much, but I have followed REM, i saw them live here in Southern California, that was when Michael was painting his face with that blue mask, were you aware of that? I dug when they played "South Central Rain," and "Man on the Moon" sounded really good, too.

[@gregdahlen4375]

***** I liked the mask because it was exotic and different and kind of matched michael's fey vibe? It brought up thoughts and questions in my mind, like even as a kid I wondered if a mask that only concealed your eyes would really conceal your identity. And then I started thinking is Michael really a thief, like when I payed for parking at the concert was he behind that, stealing my money for what, a parking space that is really only empty space? but as i write this i see that the mask could have been the kind of mask you wear at a ball, not a thief's mask? who headlined when rem and jam played together, i would think rem is the bigger band? so what's your favorite concert ever? My best have been with the L.A. punk band X, and another L.A. punk band (all women) called Screamin' Sirens. Oh, I saw a good show in Palo Alto with Husker Du, Minutemen, and meat puppets. I dug it so much when du played "mary tyler moore" theme.

[@JameJame661]

It's funny, Eddie listened to R.E.M. as many times as he did for the same reason I listen to Pearl Jam albums as much as I do

[@pocket83]

That summer in the late 90's, my experience with Pearl Jam was not quite so profound: all the way up in the mosh pit, 10 feet from Vedder, and during _Even Flow,_ some dude intentionally dumped his $9 beer on my head for absolutely no reason. No hate- he just looked me confidently in my confused eyes, gave me a nod, and a "FUCKYEAAAAH!" In retrospect, perhaps the experience was a turning point for me; at that moment, I came to realize that human nature is as unpredictable as it is stupid. How the hell did he get a beer all the way up there, anyhow? And why would he waste such a valuable commodity on that simple message? And why me? I've since cut my hair. And maybe now, that two decade have passed, having squandered them on a pointless and stressful attempt at self-improvement and a furthered understanding, I can come to some small appreciation of that guy's philosophy: seize the moment hard, because it passes in a blink. Fuck yeah.

[@synthhero1347]

pocket83 i woulda punched him

[@shtevcorpse6392]

Hilarious! What a great experience to look back on. (Even if it was annoying at the time.) Ha ha.

[@tafghable]

Sounds like a Hunter S Thompson rip off story

[@22hogfan94]

Wow man. This is rock n roll at its purest. FUCK YEAH!

[@elmoblatch9787]

This induction was so radically better than Eddie's Doors induction, and basically that can be attributed to age and maturity.

[@MichaelJamesAndersonActor]

Just lovely. Pure. Simple. Lovely.

[@peterhardy9656]

My earliest memory of R.e.m. was when I first listened to 'Out of Time' and absolutely loved it! The sentiment behind it great!!! Then I also loved the previous record 'GREEN' which never made such a big impact in the UK, but had a bid impact talking about green issues and what was happening in the USA regarding the presidents they have had and how they are making such a mess out it. My favourite song on that album is 'Word leader Pretend' and I particularly love the line 'I sit at my table and wage war on myself, Is all for nothing...' which I thought was very deep and profound and summed up what was going on in the world and particularly the countless presidents who keep getting it wrong.

[@scottguyton5943]

outstanding

[@stevesahagian3658]

1985, drank beers with Berry and Mills at a place called Steve's Restaurant Bar in Detroit after a show........great memory.....

[@johnkaveski7953]

one of the best bands out there I hold them close

[@normafabriciapinheiro8566]

Love Eddie!!!!💜🎶

[@jasonsteinhauer3509]

i was there! great night

[@porkinwitz]

Eddie has no room to talk about someone mumbling when he sings.

[@cristyl1000]

Ahh, but Eddie mumbles so good!

[@melorafoy7109]

He makes some adorable mistakes. He sang"mush" instead of "much" in one song. I used to do that when I was little.

[@megsblue]

I thought that too but that's his thing! And one thing I fucking love about him is when he's doing a cover he always annunciates.

[@mattharris5067]

He don't mumble, I'm not sure what you consider mumbling

[@CoasterGuy2323]

Aauunaweekeaun auonawishidallawaeeaa anaacaol anaseaa datawoohwadasa andenacoalauudageaaan

[@raisa_cherry33]

Gotta love Eddie 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤😍

[@billkaraman]

My favorite singer inducts my favorite band...Awesome

[@sweetangel6630]

I love u Eddie

[@Diapontios]

What a classy speech

[@rem2267]

Wow, just WOW!

[@p.f.912]

Vedder - the last man standing from the grunge era. God bless..

[@dottiespurlock3113]

REM!! BEST EVER!!!!!!!!!

[@ScientificChristian1]

He is speaking message wise. And explaining how he was awakened. It is a compliment.

[@ethanhill4877]

next year he'll be inducting himself into the RRHOF😂

[@benjaminhawthorne1969]

I am an epileptic and I have always been wary of strobe lights and videogames. I suffered a Grand mal seizure in Nov.2018, while I was raking leaves. Every muscle in my body contracted at once. My skull struck my driveway from 5'8" up. The driveway is OK! 😄 Thankfully, my neighbor saw me lying on my driveway and called paramedics. I thanked him for saving my life, because when I arrived at the hospital, I was rushed into the O.R. for my 1st of six (6) brain surgeries. During my second surgery, I suffered a stroke on the operating table. After four (4) years, I am still recovering in a rehabilitation center. My next move is to a "Supportive Living" facility. I am looking forward to the day that I move into my own private home! 😊

[@BinktheKing]

Truly all encompassing

[@mcrdl76]

Eddie description-mostly nailed this band

[@skateboards5298]

I used to often make fun of Peal Jam and Eddie, they get lumped into that sort of cringy 90's alt band stable...but Im old now and looking back he was a pretty cool guy and very conscience of the insanity that was going on around him. He made some questionable choices on television, but you cant really blame the guy, he was just trying to make art and he never really seemed to get a big head about it and I respect that.

[@Itzsfo0]

i never did, even then with the flanel & big mainstream alt rock/grunge bands...that never bothered me, its just a style, a period of time...the music is w hat matters, I dont give 2 squats what the guys looked like (besides Flanel and triple-layers of moth-eaten clothen, suited Kurt Cobain quite well) all rock n roll has always had trends & styles.

[@melorafoy7109]

I'm much older than most fans. What attracted me to PJ is that they reminded me of 1960s music I grew up with. Real rock. I was 10 when the Beatles appeared on Sullivan (I was pissed off, I wanted to watch Bonanza), and then the British invasion happened. I found R.E.M. partially because Eddie said that he admired them in an interview. It was Monster that caught my attention.

[@masquarra]

That was a great speech!

[@dylanritzen6911]

It can’t get Eddie Vedder than this

[@MrSimone120]

best band live ever.

[@maureenwelsh5151]

I was born in 1984 ,the music was made before me ha in every sense of the word, R.E.M 1 OF THE BEST IN THE WORLD ,THERES NOT ANOTHER MICHAEL STIPE,TOM YORKE IS CLOSE ,R.E.M DESERVED THIS X

[@eloyhbermudez]

fucking legends all of them

[@adamweston4152]

The early records are the best music of r.e.m. , after automatic for the people they died a death for me and that's a crying shame when talking about my favourite band, they sold out when they left irs and lost their edge pleasing Warner Bros. If you are not familiar with their early stuff then I highly recommend you check it out.

[@rko815]

Both good choices.

[@jimnell]

does eddie just induct every band????

[@junkie47]

OMG SOMEONE ELSE THINKS THAT TO

[@tommyhaynes521]

jimnell He should he's very good at it

[@babylonkid]

jimnell Well if he doesnt. He should. Hes the best.

[@junkie47]

man he will probably induct pearl jam too

[@babylonkid]

Eric Suarez If we're lucky.

[@LOVEDAVEGAHAN]

He's so right about Mike Mills, definately the secret ingredient to REM.

[@Katy-sh3ru]

I have loved REM since I was 8 and PJ since I was 13 - how could I not have seen this before?! Eddie - your love for them came through so much - so beautiful to hear, and I reckon you could have carried on for another 10 minutes.... About their activism and handling of fame and their comradeship and equality... All things I see reflected in PJ. Just bliss for a fan to see. Thank you. I wonder if there's REMs acceptance speech somewhere?

[@shellytarbet3677]

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[@shellytarbet3677]

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[@shellytarbet3677]

there are also several songs the perform some with Eddie

[@Katy-sh3ru]

@@shellytarbet3677 - Thank you!

[@talladegajunkie1439]

3:18 He brings up going to the Aragon show which made the 25th anniversary rerelease of Reckoning

[@eboethrasher]

Yeah and see, he has to be mistaken because he would have had Reckoning to listen to at the time as well, since it was already out. It looks like they played a show in Chicago in 83 after Murmur was released, per REM Timeline. I would not blame him for mixing up years, lol. I mean, it's 2021 and I still remember that my first time seeing them was 1989, Green Tour, Riverfront Coliseum, I bought a tie-dye T shirt cause they looked cool as fuck and it started ripping before I even left the damn show. Grr. Saw them again in Dayton later in the tour. Never saw them again. Didn't really want to, Monster was the last album I ever really liked all that much, and I was not fiscally soluble to go see them at the time.

[@me2bee1]

im turning 50 and so is eddie 1964

[@rjplamf61]

WOW! I am going to be 53 and so is Mike Ness, SO WHAT!

[@WordUnheard]

+me2bee1 And BOOM! Suddenly, you're 53. Time flies, man. Time...flies.

[@wishlistmm]

Sweet Jesus! Look at him! Look at him!!!😜

[@wilcross50]

His speech at Dewey Cox's Lifetime Achievement Award was way better, I mean, did he even mention rem's line of breakfast sausages?

[@sydbarrett5]

il ross Or how they never paid for drugs. Not once.

[@estherdunseph6910]

Who wants Eddie to be president? I do

[@raisa_cherry33]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 the beep in F-word CTFU!

[@iggypopisgod9]

WLAV grand rapids mi back in the early 80s had a new music hour on Sunday nights. Fairly progressive for a mainstream classic rock station. Produced locally, it exposed me to Rem, U2, Alarm, Big country, etc. Radio Free EU really sounded like nothing else at the time. Almost traditional yet futuristic.

[@adamfindlay7091]

Peter Buck/ Stipe. So different. Perhaps that makes em chug along up the track.

[@sexobscura]

everything he says about REM could just as easily be said about Pearl Jam 2:44

[@jude999]

Where is Pete Buck?

[@samsquanch1996]

Great induction! Also, he kinda sounds like he had a cold here...

[@james-of1ig]

Amen.x

[@patagonianratz]

He's got that Depp drawl

[@rjplamf61]

I can't believe Television isn't in. The Cars and the Talking Heads stole their sound. what BS. They were the first band to make a mark on the CBGB scene.

[@superjackofficial]

Here here, Television is a great band, but Talking Heads sound evolved after their first album, they didnt sound like Television once Eno came in, Eno also deserves to be in