Evidence of  just one of the gazillion reasons why I love his music, his bands, and what he stands for… Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam and BRAD, amongst other badass bands! Check out mlb.com for the clip of Stone throwing out the “First Pitch” and hear why he’s the man!

In light of the fact this it’s his birthday tomorrow, I will let these lyrics tell the story:

NO WAY – Pearl Jam – Stone Gossard *Composer

Here’s a token of my openness
Of my need to not disappear
How I’m feeling, so revealing to me
I found my mind too clear
I just need someone to be there for.. me
I just want someone to be there for.. me

All the static in my attic-a
Shoots down my side nerve
To the ocean of my platitudes
Longitudes, latitudes, it’s so absurd
I just need someone to be there for..
I just want someone to be there for..
Someone to be there for..

‘Cause I’ll stop trying to make a difference
I’m not trying to make a difference
I’ll stop trying to make a difference
No way
‘Cause I’ll stop trying to make a difference
I’m not trying to make a difference
I’ll stop trying to make a difference
No way

Ooh… Let’s call in an angel
Ooh… Let’s call in an angel
Ooh… Let’s call in an angel

‘Cause I’ll stop trying to make a difference
I’m not trying to make a difference
I’ll stop trying to make a difference
No way
Cause I’ll stop trying to make a difference
I’m not trying to make a difference
I’m not trying to make a difference
No way, no way

Keep rocking, Stoney and thank you!

Monroe out:)