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Eddie Vedder

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About Eddie Vedder

Eddie Vedder is an American musician, singer-songwriter, actor and multi-instrumentalist best known as the lead vocalist of Pearl Jam.

List of Eddie Vedder's featurings

Christina Aguilera, Neil Young, Chris Cornell & Mike McCready

Eddie Vedder's age

Eddie Vedder is currently 60 years old.

Eddie Vedder's country of origin

Eddie Vedder is from United States.

Eddie Vedder's real name

Eddie Vedder's real name is Edward Louis Severson.

The Success Story of Eddie Vedder

Biography

Edward Louis Severson, better known as Eddie Vedder, is an American musician, singer-songwriter, actor and multi-instrumentalist best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Pearl Jam. Born in Evanston, Illinois on December 23rd 1964, he was raised in San Diego by his mother. He attended San Dieguito High School and later moved to Chicago, Illinois where he worked as a security guard at the LaSalle Bank Music Theater.

Career

Vedder's career began when he was asked to be the vocalist for the Seattle-based rock band Pearl Jam in 1990. His powerful vocals and lyrics quickly made him a fan favorite and he went on to perform with the band for over three decades. As a solo artist, Vedder released two studio albums: Into the Wild (2007) and Ukulele Songs (2011). He has also collaborated with numerous other artists such as Christina Aguilera, Neil Young, Chris Cornell and Mike McCready. In addition to music, Vedder has also acted in some films such as Dead Man Walking (1995) and Eat Pray Love (2010).

Awards

Vedder's work has been recognized with various awards throughout his career. He has won multiple Grammys and MTV Video Music Awards. He was also inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 as a member of Pearl Jam.

Personal Life

Vedder married his wife Jill in 1994 and they have two daughters together. They currently live in Seattle.