Biography
Eddie Vedder, born Edward Louis Severson III on December 23, 1964, in Evanston, Illinois, embarked on his musical journey at a young age. Following his parents' divorce, Vedder moved to San Diego and developed a passion for music that was heavily influenced by the sounds of classic rock artists such as The Who and The Rolling Stones. He began playing guitar in his teens, crafting his unique sound that would later earn him worldwide recognition. Vedder's early career was marked by his involvement in local bands, but it was the formation of Pearl Jam in 1990 that would catapult him to fame. The band's debut album, "Ten," released in 1991, became a monumental success, establishing Vedder as a powerful vocalist with profound lyrical depth.
Roles
Vocalist, Songwriter, Guitarist
Band History
Pearl Jam, Citizen Dick, Hovercraft, Bad Radio, Eddie Vedder and the Earthlings, Temple of the Dog
Signature Gear
Guitars: Gibson J-200
Amps: Mesa/Boogie
Bandmates & Collaborators
Jeff Ament, Matt Cameron, Chad Smith, Mike McCready, Stone Gossard, Josh Klinghoffer, Chris Chaney, Glen Hansard