Did Damien throw his plectrum into crowd at Wembley gig

clazkel · 10-29-2007, 07:43 AM

Hi,

I have just bought a green dunlop plectrum on ebay as its supposed to be the one that Damien threw into the crowd at the gig at Wembley on 6/10/07. Did anyone who went notice him throw it into the crowd as i wasn't at that gig? The person selling it said he liked the gig but hes not a massive fan so he has decided to sell it. I hope it was Damien's, but i just wanted to know if anyone who was there saw Damien throwing it into the crowd.

Thanks

Mikko · 10-29-2007, 10:01 AM

I believe you should have asked this before you bought the plectrum.

This has got to die · 10-29-2007, 01:52 PM

Aye...

By the way I have a few from when my dad saw black sabbath years ago if you are intersted.

Samart · 10-29-2007, 03:45 PM

To me, and it is only MY opinion (but maybe yours too)... even it is the real plectrum I threw on that gig, I think it is not good buying it. Who knows if it is the real plectrum he used or not ? We should not encourage this kind of behavior. We should not buy these kind of things. Like a signed photograph... I think that's why he usualy don't sign autographs. But there is a huge gap between what we should do and what we do.

SisterMidnight · 10-29-2007, 04:05 PM

damien doesn't strike me as a plec-throwing type of guy..

Nine · 10-29-2007, 04:28 PM

i was there, and didn't see him throw one.... but i could be wrong.
x

Hendrik · 10-29-2007, 04:36 PM

What the hell is up with that moody bugger?? What's next...a guitar??

cille · 10-29-2007, 04:44 PM

...his penis??

Rai · 10-29-2007, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cille

...his penis??

Its a thing that is a bit hard to throw, you know. On the other hand, if Damien is jewish, he might have something to lob into the crowd....

Calum · 10-29-2007, 05:17 PM

Ok.... see me as the samaritan thread hijacker, steering threads back from the realms of discuting nature and all logic....:

We don't know if he threw that plectrum, although i'd hazard a guess that he didn't.

cestoz · 10-29-2007, 08:24 PM

can i ask how much you paid for it? and do you intend to use it, or just put it on display or something?

clazkel · 10-29-2007, 09:37 PM

I know i shouldn't be encouraging it but i saw it on ebay and wanted it incase it had belonged to Damien. I paid £10 for it, probably a silly buy! The guy advertised it as he caught it when it was thrown. I didn't think it was something Damien would do and shouldn't have been so silly, Oops

I wouldn't want to do anything to offend anyone, thats why i have never taken pics at his concerts or recorded him with my phone as i know he doesn't approve.

Triskel2004 · 10-29-2007, 10:09 PM

Always a dodgy subject as to how genuine something like this is. I am sure there are some of the senior members who can at least corroborate if indeed Damien uses Dunlop plectrums as a starting point but looking at pics of the Arena gig I am thinking he would have had to have put soem power in to making a pick fly at least 50 feet from the stage over the pit where the press etc were but who knows he would have definitely been seen attemptong that and it doesnt sound his style as I have never seen him do that at any gig I have seen. I think the only "genuine" article one may collect is a setlist which of course he doesnt use! Doh! Just my thoughts. Its only a tenner but a tenner well made for someone I fear......
I have a Roger Daltrey pick from when the Who played Peel in TT this year in the Isle of Man which his guitar tech gave me for helping backstage and was quietly chuffed(wasnt a used one as it happens) and then found everyone backstage had them so kind of took the edge of it being special. Still I wouldnt sell it on cos it doesnt really mean anything to anyone else.

clazkel · 10-29-2007, 10:27 PM

Umm, yeah, i think i have been had, but its only a tenner

Nine · 10-29-2007, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triskel2004

Always a dodgy subject as to how genuine something like this is. I am sure there are some of the senior members who can at least corroborate if indeed Damien uses Dunlop plectrums as a starting point but looking at pics of the Arena gig I am thinking he would have had to have put soem power in to making a pick fly at least 50 feet from the stage over the pit where the press etc were but who knows he would have definitely been seen attemptong that and it doesnt sound his style as I have never seen him do that at any gig I have seen. I think the only "genuine" article one may collect is a setlist which of course he doesnt use! Doh! Just my thoughts. Its only a tenner but a tenner well made for someone I fear......
I have a Roger Daltrey pick from when the Who played Peel in TT this year in the Isle of Man which his guitar tech gave me for helping backstage and was quietly chuffed(wasnt a used one as it happens) and then found everyone backstage had them so kind of took the edge of it being special. Still I wouldnt sell it on cos it doesnt really mean anything to anyone else.

I think 50 feet is a bit of an exaggeration hehe... it was probably about 2 or three meters max at Wembley. Plymouth was about a foot - there wasn't even a barrier.

x

SisterMidnight · 10-30-2007, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triskel2004

Always a dodgy subject as to how genuine something like this is. I am sure there are some of the senior members who can at least corroborate if indeed Damien uses Dunlop plectrums as a starting point but looking at pics of the Arena gig I am thinking he would have had to have put soem power in to making a pick fly at least 50 feet from the stage over the pit where the press etc were but who knows he would have definitely been seen attemptong that and it doesnt sound his style as I have never seen him do that at any gig I have seen. I think the only "genuine" article one may collect is a setlist which of course he doesnt use! Doh! Just my thoughts. Its only a tenner but a tenner well made for someone I fear......
I have a Roger Daltrey pick from when the Who played Peel in TT this year in the Isle of Man which his guitar tech gave me for helping backstage and was quietly chuffed(wasnt a used one as it happens) and then found everyone backstage had them so kind of took the edge of it being special. Still I wouldnt sell it on cos it doesnt really mean anything to anyone else.

thank you for saying pick, this plectrum business used to confuse the hell out of me before i learned euro music lingo. i honestly don't know what kind of pick damien uses. now i'm curious..

and hello.. you got to help out backstage at the who?! i would have rather had pete townshend's pick but still, that's very cool!

Calum · 10-30-2007, 11:24 AM

Oh yeah, another thought - even at any distance, especially such a long one, it's pretty difficult to throw a pick because it's so small and thin, it just sort of... tumbles in the air.

Rai · 10-30-2007, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calum

Oh yeah, another thought - even at any distance, especially such a long one, it's pretty difficult to throw a pick because it's so small and thin, it just sort of... tumbles in the air.

You have to glue it to a rock

Calum · 10-30-2007, 01:25 PM

Ahhh, but then you'll be done for assault if it hits anyone! =P

Rai · 10-30-2007, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calum

Ahhh, but then you'll be done for assault if it hits anyone! =P

Not if there are no witnesses. And there won't be, due to my chat-control device (for more information, consult the Cille appreciation thread). HA-HA-HA

clazkel · 10-30-2007, 08:10 PM

Incase anyone is interested this is what the add on ebay said:

This is a fantastic opportunity to own a piece of music history!

You are bidding on a green 'Dunlop Tortex' guitar plectrum as used by the incredible DAMIEN RICE at his concert in London's Wembley Arena - 06/10/07

I was in one the of the front rows of the audience and managed to catch the pick as it was thrown by DAMIEN off the stage.

I was at the concert with a friend and decided, not being a huge Rice fan (although he did give a pretty great concert!) to let somebody else have the chance of owning this fantastic item.

The pick is in a good condition but has quite a few marks and scratches - he has obviously used it well. Would make a great present for a true fan.

A chance to own this guitar heros secret weapon

Closing_Doors · 10-30-2007, 10:03 PM

"A chance to own this guitar heros secret weapon"

lol. What bollocks. Can't believe anyone would spend £10 on something that's worth a tiny percentage of that. Whatever makes you happy I guess...

Lisa gave me a bottle of water once. How much would you pay for that?

Rai · 10-30-2007, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Closing_Doors

Lisa gave me a bottle of water once. How much would you pay for that?

That depends on wheter she drank from it or not

(engaging stalker mode)

Closing_Doors · 10-30-2007, 10:08 PM

Oh she drank from it alright. I was going to clone her from the trace amounts of saliva on it but then I thought that might be crossing the stalker boundary.

Banjaxed · 10-30-2007, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Closing_Doors

Oh she drank from it alright. I was going to clone her from the trace amounts of saliva on it but then I thought that might be crossing the stalker boundary.

Hmm, that's borderline stalker alright, but I'm going to allow it. The forum rules don't forbid cloning band members or former band members.

Rai · 10-30-2007, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Closing_Doors

Oh she drank from it alright. I was going to clone her from the trace amounts of saliva on it but then I thought that might be crossing the stalker boundary.

Hmm... Did any other band member drink from it? If yes, it might have caused a wee DNA-mixup. Hmm... A Lisa-Vyv hybrid... Hmm...

Triskel2004 · 10-31-2007, 12:27 PM

Who would have thought that Damien's pick would transcend to potential morphing of Lisa/Vyv??? Mind boggles however I am right there with the first orders of successful morphing(ok now I must stop! wow this stalking bit is too easy!)
Apologies ref distance from stage to fans-not been to a gig at Wembley Arena and the distant photo I saw of his actual gig gave impression there was quite a gap between.
Still can anyone confirm Damien uses Dunlop picks (or cares)
End of the day you got something you wanted and even if it isnt the real deal who is to say otherwise (as long as you dont then try and flog it for £20!)
(Ref backstage for the Who,yes was quite scary at first as its a precision operation to the minute for absolutely EVERYTHING-we had to get them off stage to airport and airborne within 45 mins and pleased to say despite them travelling in separate limos in and out, they went off stage at 1045pm and got them airborne at 1122pm!!! Rock n roll!!!)

dboyd · 10-31-2007, 11:50 PM

speaking of buying things on ebay.. who wants to buy this awesome bumper sticker? lol

http://cgi.ebay.ca/WILL-WORK-FOR-DAM...QQcmdZViewItem

#Ian# · 11-01-2007, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triskel2004

Always a dodgy subject as to how genuine something like this is. I am sure there are some of the senior members who can at least corroborate if indeed Damien uses Dunlop plectrums as a starting point

I kinda hope that no one here actually does know what sort of picks he uses.

Moves-My-World · 11-01-2007, 04:11 PM

I've just thought of a great business idea..

*heads to ebay with 50 picks*

10-29-2007, 07:43 AM	#1
clazkel Eskimo Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northamptonshire, England Posts: 100	Did Damien throw his plectrum into crowd at Wembley gig Hi, I have just bought a green dunlop plectrum on ebay as its supposed to be the one that Damien threw into the crowd at the gig at Wembley on 6/10/07. Did anyone who went notice him throw it into the crowd as i wasn't at that gig? The person selling it said he liked the gig but hes not a massive fan so he has decided to sell it. I hope it was Damien's, but i just wanted to know if anyone who was there saw Damien throwing it into the crowd. Thanks __________________ even goddesses watch when she moves Wolverhampton-29th March 07, Oxford-21st June 07 Birmingham-2nd Oct 07, Nottingham-5th Oct 07 Cardiff-12th Oct 07

10-29-2007, 10:01 AM	#2
Mikko Eskimo Friend Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 44	I believe you should have asked this before you bought the plectrum. __________________ Trouble, trouble, trouble..

10-29-2007, 03:45 PM	#4
Samart Nothing unusual... Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 231	To me, and it is only MY opinion (but maybe yours too)... even it is the real plectrum I threw on that gig, I think it is not good buying it. Who knows if it is the real plectrum he used or not ? We should not encourage this kind of behavior. We should not buy these kind of things. Like a signed photograph... I think that's why he usualy don't sign autographs. But there is a huge gap between what we should do and what we do. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/monkeyguitarist

10-29-2007, 04:28 PM	#6
Nine Inuit Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK Posts: 2,458	i was there, and didn't see him throw one.... but i could be wrong. x __________________ Thanks to all the kind, generous eskimos who took the time to donate a limb to the 'HELP NINE GET A BODY FUND.' I am now in full working order.

10-29-2007, 04:44 PM	#8
cille creepycute Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 15,333	...his penis?? __________________ Yeah

10-29-2007, 01:52 PM	#3
This has got to die Eskimo Friend Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 83	Aye... By the way I have a few from when my dad saw black sabbath years ago if you are intersted.

10-29-2007, 04:05 PM	#5
SisterMidnight Jellyfishsting Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Is this heaven? Posts: 5,500	damien doesn't strike me as a plec-throwing type of guy..

10-29-2007, 04:36 PM	#7
Hendrik Teddy Daniels Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Berlin Posts: 9,693	What the hell is up with that moody bugger?? What's next...a guitar??

10-29-2007, 05:17 PM	#10
Calum Eskimo Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Sussex, England Posts: 442	Ok.... see me as the samaritan thread hijacker, steering threads back from the realms of discuting nature and all logic....: We don't know if he threw that plectrum, although i'd hazard a guess that he didn't. __________________ http://calumpratt.bandcamp.com

10-29-2007, 08:24 PM	#11
cestoz Eskimo Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 132	can i ask how much you paid for it? and do you intend to use it, or just put it on display or something? __________________ my my myspace

10-29-2007, 09:37 PM	#12
clazkel Eskimo Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northamptonshire, England Posts: 100	I know i shouldn't be encouraging it but i saw it on ebay and wanted it incase it had belonged to Damien. I paid £10 for it, probably a silly buy! The guy advertised it as he caught it when it was thrown. I didn't think it was something Damien would do and shouldn't have been so silly, Oops I wouldn't want to do anything to offend anyone, thats why i have never taken pics at his concerts or recorded him with my phone as i know he doesn't approve. __________________ even goddesses watch when she moves Wolverhampton-29th March 07, Oxford-21st June 07 Birmingham-2nd Oct 07, Nottingham-5th Oct 07 Cardiff-12th Oct 07 Last edited by clazkel; 10-29-2007 at 10:07 PM.

10-29-2007, 10:09 PM	#13
Triskel2004 Eskimo Friend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Isle Of Man Posts: 91	Memorabilia Always a dodgy subject as to how genuine something like this is. I am sure there are some of the senior members who can at least corroborate if indeed Damien uses Dunlop plectrums as a starting point but looking at pics of the Arena gig I am thinking he would have had to have put soem power in to making a pick fly at least 50 feet from the stage over the pit where the press etc were but who knows he would have definitely been seen attemptong that and it doesnt sound his style as I have never seen him do that at any gig I have seen. I think the only "genuine" article one may collect is a setlist which of course he doesnt use! Doh! Just my thoughts. Its only a tenner but a tenner well made for someone I fear...... I have a Roger Daltrey pick from when the Who played Peel in TT this year in the Isle of Man which his guitar tech gave me for helping backstage and was quietly chuffed(wasnt a used one as it happens) and then found everyone backstage had them so kind of took the edge of it being special. Still I wouldnt sell it on cos it doesnt really mean anything to anyone else.

10-29-2007, 10:27 PM	#14
clazkel Eskimo Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northamptonshire, England Posts: 100	Umm, yeah, i think i have been had, but its only a tenner __________________ even goddesses watch when she moves Wolverhampton-29th March 07, Oxford-21st June 07 Birmingham-2nd Oct 07, Nottingham-5th Oct 07 Cardiff-12th Oct 07

10-30-2007, 11:24 AM	#17
Calum Eskimo Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Sussex, England Posts: 442	Oh yeah, another thought - even at any distance, especially such a long one, it's pretty difficult to throw a pick because it's so small and thin, it just sort of... tumbles in the air. __________________ http://calumpratt.bandcamp.com

10-30-2007, 01:25 PM	#19
Calum Eskimo Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Sussex, England Posts: 442	Ahhh, but then you'll be done for assault if it hits anyone! =P __________________ http://calumpratt.bandcamp.com

10-30-2007, 08:10 PM	#21
clazkel Eskimo Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northamptonshire, England Posts: 100	Incase anyone is interested this is what the add on ebay said: This is a fantastic opportunity to own a piece of music history! You are bidding on a green 'Dunlop Tortex' guitar plectrum as used by the incredible DAMIEN RICE at his concert in London's Wembley Arena - 06/10/07 I was in one the of the front rows of the audience and managed to catch the pick as it was thrown by DAMIEN off the stage. I was at the concert with a friend and decided, not being a huge Rice fan (although he did give a pretty great concert!) to let somebody else have the chance of owning this fantastic item. The pick is in a good condition but has quite a few marks and scratches - he has obviously used it well. Would make a great present for a true fan. A chance to own this guitar heros secret weapon __________________ even goddesses watch when she moves Wolverhampton-29th March 07, Oxford-21st June 07 Birmingham-2nd Oct 07, Nottingham-5th Oct 07 Cardiff-12th Oct 07

10-30-2007, 10:03 PM	#22
Closing_Doors Hysterical & Useless Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,329	"A chance to own this guitar heros secret weapon" lol. What bollocks. Can't believe anyone would spend £10 on something that's worth a tiny percentage of that. Whatever makes you happy I guess... Lisa gave me a bottle of water once. How much would you pay for that? __________________ Come clean, come good, repeat with me the punch line 'Just like blood' when those at the back rush forward to say how a little love goes a long long long way. -- Simon Armitage

10-30-2007, 10:08 PM	#24
Closing_Doors Hysterical & Useless Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,329	Oh she drank from it alright. I was going to clone her from the trace amounts of saliva on it but then I thought that might be crossing the stalker boundary. __________________ Come clean, come good, repeat with me the punch line 'Just like blood' when those at the back rush forward to say how a little love goes a long long long way. -- Simon Armitage

10-31-2007, 12:27 PM	#27
Triskel2004 Eskimo Friend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Isle Of Man Posts: 91	Scary Who would have thought that Damien's pick would transcend to potential morphing of Lisa/Vyv??? Mind boggles however I am right there with the first orders of successful morphing(ok now I must stop! wow this stalking bit is too easy!) Apologies ref distance from stage to fans-not been to a gig at Wembley Arena and the distant photo I saw of his actual gig gave impression there was quite a gap between. Still can anyone confirm Damien uses Dunlop picks (or cares) End of the day you got something you wanted and even if it isnt the real deal who is to say otherwise (as long as you dont then try and flog it for £20!) (Ref backstage for the Who,yes was quite scary at first as its a precision operation to the minute for absolutely EVERYTHING-we had to get them off stage to airport and airborne within 45 mins and pleased to say despite them travelling in separate limos in and out, they went off stage at 1045pm and got them airborne at 1122pm!!! Rock n roll!!!)

10-31-2007, 11:50 PM	#28
dboyd Penguins and Whales Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,274	speaking of buying things on ebay.. who wants to buy this awesome bumper sticker? lol http://cgi.ebay.ca/WILL-WORK-FOR-DAM...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ "Cause I'm always hanging on, And I'm always closing doors. And I'm always saying no, No, when I really really want it all" - Bottom Shelf "When there's nothing to give Well how can we ask for more" - Delicate

11-01-2007, 04:11 PM	#30
Moves-My-World Eskimo Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 560	I've just thought of a great business idea.. heads to ebay with 50 picks