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Cubs' curse rains on Pearl Jam

Published Jul. 19, 2013 1:00 a.m. ET

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Maybe it's Wrigley Field that's cursed and not the Chicago Cubs. ... Wait, who are we kidding?!?!

But on Friday night, it was the Friendly Confines that had to be cleared during a Pearl Jam concert ... thanks to Mother Nature.

Pearl Jam played seven songs before lead singer Eddie Vedder told the crowd they were going to take a break because of bad weather heading their way just before 9 p.m. CT. Vedder, a diehard Cubs fans who grew up in the suburb of Evantson, said it would be about a half hour.

Fans were cleared from the field into sheltered areas and some left the ballpark. Turns out the rain caused a delay of close to three hours.

#BREAKING Pearl Jam fans clearing Wrigley Field due to severe weather
— WGN TV News (@WGNNews) July 20, 2013

As soon as the delay began, "Chicago," "Pearl Jam" and "Wrigley Field" started trending on Twitter. By the way, are you aware of the name of Pearl Jam's new album?

Lightning Bolt was a good title for the new Pearl Jam album... @ZacharyAHawks @BatSean41 pic.twitter.com/XkQH8vHpeX
— Alex Hawks (@ahawks2010) July 20, 2013

We're not sure if Kerry Wood was really there, but @ChickPhilA was accused of looking for him and Andre Dawson.

Bonus of Pearl Jam rain delay - I got to touch the #ivy in the outfield at #wrigley!!!! @ Wrigley Field http://t.co/K2UZ0oOEfo
— Casey Landman (@ChickPhilA) July 20, 2013

Weather delay @pearljam show. @chickphila is looking for Andre Dawson. Kerry Wood standing by as well… http://t.co/9tveaNMd1j
— Jon Landman (@JonLandman) July 20, 2013

Then there still was the true Cubs fan thinking about the possible Matt Garza trade.

Shortly before 11 p.m. CT, Pearl Jam's official Twitter account said they were waiting for a second cell of rain and that they intended to provide fans with a full show.

We have been advised to wait until a second weather cell passes. We intend to provide you w/ a full show tonight. #PJWrigley
— Pearl Jam (@PearlJam) July 20, 2013

Bigger disappoint, the #Cubs at Wrigley Field for decades or @PearlJam at Wrigley Field for one night? #pearljam2013 #PearlJam
— MLB On The Bump (@mlbonthebump) July 20, 2013

The delay was a long one, but we're guessing it sure beat watching the Cubs?

Pearl Jam concert at Wrigley Field! 3 hour delay for a summer storm. Starting up now!! @cmadsen8 #PEARLJAMwrigley pic.twitter.com/HUf390aDUl
— John Kelly (@John_J_Kelly) July 20, 2013

When Pearl Jam did restart, they brought out a special guest.

This tweeter posted a great idea for when the band returned to the stage.

Why go home... Why go home... Why go home.... If they don't come out of rain delay with that song, then I am Chester Copperpot!!! @pearlJam
— Kevin Cochran (@thekevincochran) July 20, 2013

Before the concert, there was this tweet from this famous someone.

Kind of excited to see Pearl Jam. pic.twitter.com/5CgjHM3kcA
— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) July 20, 2013

Here's a picture of the famous film director and producer Apatow with Banks and Vedder.

I woke up and realized this did actually happen. Ernie Banks is the coolest man alive. @PearlJam pic.twitter.com/eecM2iP8cR
— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) July 20, 2013

And of course Vedder performed the song he wrote about the Cubs, titled "All the Way."