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Show us your Pearl Jam impression and a Rock Band 2 set! photo

Contest update, now with prize photos!

Feel like winning something for nothing? We're giving away three SIX copies of the Legacy Edition of the beautiful reissue of Pearl Jam's TEN, and in addition we're giving away a special edition band copy of Rock Band 2 for the Xbox 360 as the grand prize. (That's a wireless guitar, wireless drum set (the new one), a wired microphone, and a copy of the game.)

How to win it: All you have to do is let your hair down (or improvise with something that resembles hair), put on your plaid flannel and take a snapshot or video of your best Pearl Jam impersonation for the camera, then post the photo in the comments below. The contest runs through April 8th and is open to all countries.

Hit the jump for additional details!

[Original Post]

Oh man, that picture up there brings back some wicked memories. Pearl Jam were a burning inspiration in my youth, and I remember the feeling of attending one of their concerts was the most alive I'd ever felt as an impressionable fifteen year old. Eddie Vedder was my hero. It's been eighteen years since the original release of Ten in 1991 (and God do I ever feel old saying that), and as you may have heard, the album is being reissued in some remastered special editions. These CDs include extras such as DVDs of the MTV Unplugged performance in 1992, replicas of the original cassette demos, and never before seen memorabilia. Sounds awesome, doesn't it?

Anyway, make sure to get your photo into the comments for a chance to win. After you get your picture in there, you can while away the time waiting to see if you won on this cool web game that was made especially for the reissue of Ten and listen to the music. Trust me, it's a lot harder than it looks. Good luck to everyone! 


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blehman's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/25/2009 14:32
blehman
Here I am:

Demtor's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/25/2009 14:54
Demtor
Wow, I'm jealous you got to see them in their earlier days. Seeing Pearl Jam live, if your a fan, is definitely an exhilarating experience. I sat third row in a '98 show and it blew my mind. Such an amazing band.
greeneggsnsam's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/25/2009 14:56
greeneggsnsam
Colette, can I do a sound clip instead of a pic?
Solgrim's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/25/2009 14:56
Solgrim
Blehman wins the contest.




Seriously though, why did I just cut my hair off!?
Chronic Logic's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/25/2009 15:01
Chronic Logic
I guess I shouldn't have cut my hair last week.
PappaDukes's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/25/2009 15:04
PappaDukes



Did I win?
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/25/2009 15:16
Holyetheline
Looks like this is going to be an easy once since I DIDN'T cut my hair off last week.!
RAB's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/25/2009 15:20
RAB
this isn't going to be pretty.
BlackSheep's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/25/2009 15:28
BlackSheep
I was gonna do what pappadukes did! lol

Decided to go with the... subtle look alike :P

Guagloves's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/25/2009 15:39
Guagloves
Doing this as soon as I get home. Too bad I don't have long hair :P
Wedge's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/25/2009 16:09
Wedge
I could rather use a Rock Band 2 set... and I have an idea...
Toneman's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/25/2009 17:21
Toneman
Count me in!
sirmoosh's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/25/2009 18:15
sirmoosh
fuck yeah
Clance's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/26/2009 07:15
Clance
"I know someday you'll have a beautiful life. I know you'll be a sun in somebody else's sky. But why can't it be mine?"

One of my aourite lines ever... Got me a few times that one, I must admit.
Clance's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/26/2009 07:16
Clance
*Favourite, sorry.
BlackSheep's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/26/2009 07:57
BlackSheep
Favorite**

damn europeans :P
SiK99's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/26/2009 11:34
SiK99
Is that a dead mouse on the floor behind sirmoosh?!?
Clance's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/26/2009 12:11
Clance
Grrrr
sirmoosh's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/26/2009 12:13
sirmoosh
does biting a mouse's head off sound grunge enough?
or is that too metal
SAUSAGE OBSTACLE's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/26/2009 16:05
SAUSAGE OBSTACLE
grr, got cut off when uploaded to my cblog. oh well here it is:

http://bulk.destructoid.com/ul/user/3/35013-126424-JEREMYjpg-620x.jpg
Rockefellow's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/26/2009 16:36
Rockefellow
Oh man. Count me in, I would kill for the Rock Band 2 set. I'll be back with my probably shitty idea.
Gibbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2009 07:26
Gibbo
Let me guess, US and Canada only?
Gibbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2009 07:26
Gibbo
Scratch that I should read.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2009 14:10
Holyetheline


Here's my Pearl Jam impression. :)
RonBurgandy2010's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/29/2009 09:55
RonBurgandy2010
I have no flannel :(

Or long hair :(




I miss my hair....
Niero's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/29/2009 10:17
Niero
Dude use your mop and duct tape
lastSKYsamurai's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/29/2009 10:27
lastSKYsamurai
Apart from Holyetheline, seems like no-one is really trying. ,Might have to give this a go then.

.... I'll do it later. : )
wardrox's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/29/2009 10:57
wardrox
This contest open to non-US peeps?
Rockefellow's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/29/2009 11:23
Rockefellow
@Wardox

Yes.
Niero's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/29/2009 12:30
Niero
Yup. Worldwide.
DimebagDarrellRIP's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/29/2009 16:02
DimebagDarrellRIP
I am probably not allowed to enter because I'm under 18 am I?
'cause seriously, my hair is longer than most girls' and I have the flannel.
Gibbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/29/2009 16:29
Gibbo
You might well see a blue haired Eddie Vedder then.
DeathStrikesBack's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/29/2009 17:01
DeathStrikesBack


Taken in a rehearsal room with my kit after I saw the contest. I already have Rock band 2 for my pstriple but I figure I'll give it to a friend who's broke cause he's getting married soon.

I lack Flannel due to being four at the time the cd came out, but I did wear a Tool shirt which should put me right back up there on the douche-meter.

The drummer for Pearl Jam headbangs right? otherwise I'm screwed.

Oh well, it was fun trying to get the perfect shot.
CBunn's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/29/2009 20:20
CBunn
Aww, 360 only? I was already gathering some friends for a photo shoot. nevermind then
bunnyrabbit2's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/29/2009 23:50
bunnyrabbit2
OMG RB2 INSTRUMENTS. Since they have yet to even be given a vague date for this country I'm entering.
BMK's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2009 00:43
BMK
Gibbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2009 07:31
Gibbo
Did a lack of long hair stop me? I think not!
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2009 10:29
Holyetheline
oooo! So many fun pictures! =)
Niero's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/30/2009 10:32
Niero
Nice tat, ZombiePlatypus!
casesomething's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/31/2009 21:06
casesomething
mwahaha. i cant wait to take mine, i have a perfect idea. i just have to find a wig and i'll be good to go. that set is as good as mine. well, maybe. but wait... this is based on how good your picture is right? not just like a random drawing?
Wedge's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2009 03:52
Wedge
I had the same idea as ZombiePlatypus, but I had to wait until Tuesday to pull it off like I wanted. Live at Ground Kontrol in front of a studio audience. I accidentally set the mic stand too low and fucked up most of the lyrics in the first half of the song. I did Porch for authenticity's sake, but that song isn't exactly forgiving if you forget the lyrics. But eh, whatever, it was live and I think I gave it a decent go.

Thanks to Nex, Toneman, Cutey_Honey, and that new guy who I forgot. No thanks to King3vbo for falling asleep on his couch and missing it.

LINK TO VIDJA
ZombiePlatypus's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2009 10:40
ZombiePlatypus
Oh Wedge, you and your fancy video... Seriously though, that performance was the first thing that sprung to mind when I saw this contest...
Electro Lemon's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/04/2009 00:42
Electro Lemon


See what I did there? Perl. Heh.
It's setup like this. Kind of.
Ballistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/05/2009 00:55
Ballistic
Niero, I followed your directions with the mop, does this mean I win?!



...and just to make sure people can laugh at my fail, here's my best, "Recorder Hero: Pearl Jam"

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