
Eddie Vedder
Nationaliteit: Verenigde Staten
Eddie Vedder, geboren als Edward Louis Severson III (Evanston (Illinois), 23 december 1964), is een Amerikaanse musicus en singer-songwriter. Hij is leadzanger en gitarist van de Amerikaanse grunge-band Pearl Jam. Vedder heeft een bariton-stem en wordt gezien als een icoon van de alternatieve rock.
Naast zijn activiteiten bij Pearl Jam is Vedder ook actief in andere muzikale projecten waaronder diverse soundtracks en bijdrages aan albums van andere artiesten. In 2007 bracht hij zijn eerste soloalbum uit dat diende als zeer succesvolle soundtrack voor de film Into the Wild. Daarvan kwam het nummer Hard Sun als single uit. Zijn tweede soloalbum Ukulele Songs verscheen op 31 mei 2011. In februari 2022 kwam Earthling uit.
Eddie Jerome Vedder (born Edward Louis Severson III; December 23, 1964) is an American singer, musician, and songwriter. He is the lead vocalist, primary lyricist, and one of three guitarists for the rock band Pearl Jam. He was previously a guest vocalist for supergroup Temple of the Dog, a tribute band dedicated to the late singer Andrew Wood.
Vedder, who is known for his baritone vocals, was ranked seventh on a list of "Best Lead Singers of All Time," based on a readers' poll compiled by Rolling Stone.
In 2007, Vedder released his first solo album as a soundtrack for the film Into the Wild (2007). His second album, Ukulele Songs, and a live DVD titled Water on the Road were released in 2011. His third solo album Earthling was released in 2022. In late June of 2024, Vedder released a single cover of The English Beat's "Save It For Later" for the TV series The Bear.
In 2017, Vedder was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Pearl Jam.