• Real Name: Edward Jerome Vedder
  
• Birth Name: Edward Louis Seversen III
  
• Birthdate: December 23, 1964
  
• Birthplace: Evanston, Illinois
  
• Occupation: Singer, songwriter, lyricist, rhythm guitarist, artist.
  
• Bands: Surf and Destroy, the Butts, Indian Style, Bad Radio, Temple of the dog, Pearl jam and The What?
  
• Education: High school
  
• Favorite Band: The Who
  
• Favorite Basketball Team: Chicago Bulls
  
• Favorite Baseball Team: Chicago Cubs

Eddie Vedder was born in Evanston, Illionis, in 1964. His birth name is Edward Louis Seversen III. His parents divorced in 1965 but his mother got married again with Peter Muller and Eddie's name was changed to Edward Mueller.

He grew up believing that Muller was his biological father; but it was not until after the divorce that Vedder learned the truth: Peter Muller was his stepfather. By the time he learned the truth his biological father, Edward Servensen Jr., died of scleorosis.


In 1984, Eddie moved with his girlfriend, Beth, to San Diego where he started working as a night attendant at a gas station and as a security guard at a hotel. He also joined his first funk band called 'Bad Radio' in 1988 which became highly famous in Southern California because of their live appearances. However they didn't release any record an a major label. During that time, Vedder wrote many amazing songs based on his mother bad relationship with Muller when they where together and the sad endless of his biological father. This songs were Better man, Alive, Footsteps and Once. His last concert with Bad Radio was on 1990.



BAD RADIO- LIVE 1990
























In 1990, after hearing some Vedder's tapes, Stone Gossard and Jaff Amnet invited Eddie to audition in Settle for their new band. They were impressed with his unique voice.
Meanwhile, Eddie contributed with them with their musical band project, Temple of the dog. Mike McCready, Matt Cameron (Soundgarden's drummer), and Chris Cornell (Soundgarden's singer) were also part of the project. The Temple of the Dog's song 'Hunger Strike' became a duet between Cornell and Vedder and a hit.

Eddie and Chris


Temple of the Dog - Hunger Strike - 1991




Pearl Jam was formed in 1990 by Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, McCready, Vedder and Dave Krusen, who lately was replaced for Dave Abbruzzese.






They signed with Epic Records in 1991 and recorded their first album Ten which became one of the best selling alternative, grunge( 90s genre) and representative albums of the 90s. The band got a sudden and lot of popularity. Alive, Even flow , Jeremy and Oceans were the Ten's singles released by Pearl Jam.




Pearl Jam -Oceans Unplugged -1992


Pearl Jam- Porch -Live 1992- Pinkpop Fest



After their first successful album Ten, Pearl Jam recorded VS in 1993 and Vitalogy in 1994. The two of them had been certified several times platinum in the United States because of their success. Each albums occupied the number one on the 'Billboard 200' for many weeks. In 'VS', Eddie's voice is more aggressive and in 'Vitalogy', his voice sounds rather sweet and there are more ballads.

Pearl Jam-Go 1993


Pearl Jam- Corduroy - Live Washington 1995



Up to day , Pearl Jam has released more than ten official Cd's. By the years, Vedder had confirmed and confirms his a showman and the leader of Pearl Jam. His voice is unique and he interacts with the crowd during the Pearl Jam's concerts. Eddie sings from Rock and roll to soft ballads changing his tone. That's why, their shows and songs(such as 'World wide suicide', 'I am mine', 'Do the Evolution', 'Hail, Hail', 'Daughter, 'Last Kiss' or 'Yellow Led better') are unmistakable to recognise.

Vedder's Lyrical Topics

His songs cover from love/personal songs( Alive, Daughter,Yellow Led-better) to social and politic concerns( Even flow, Dissident,Do the Evolution, World Wide suicide, Jeremy). Eddie invoked storytelling to narrate individualism, sympathy for troubled persons, physiological problems, ego- alter-ego and superego, etc.



He is a Golden Baritone and his voice was described as a Jim Morrison-like vocal growl. His influences are Neil Young, REM, The Ramones, The who , Led Zeppelin. He not also sings , writes songs and plays the guitar; he plays the harmonica, the ukelele and the electric sitar in many performances.

Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
1993
474000-2
Notes: Eddie and Mike McCready perform an awesome acoustic version of Bob Dylan's "Masters Of War"

Bad Religion Recipe For Hate
1993
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Notes: Ed adds background vocals on "American Jesus" and "Watch It Die"

Mike Watt Ball-Hog or Tugboat?
1995
Sony 478375-2
Notes: Ed sings lead vocals and guitar on "Against The 70s" and backup vocals and guitar for "Big Train"

Crowded House Everything Is Good For You
Australia 1995
Notes: Australia-only 4 track cd. Eddie sings on "History Never Repeats"

Dead Man Walking Original Soundtrack and The Score
1996
Columbia 483534-2 and Columbia CK 67637
Notes: Two albums, same movie. Eddie Vedder appears with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on "The Face Of Love" and "The Long Road." The Score includes longer versions of both songs.

Fastbacks New Mansions In Sound
1996
Sub Pop SPCD 357
Notes: Eddie sings background on "Girl’s Eyes"

Gary Heffern Painful Days
Notes: Ed appears under the pseudonym Wes C. Adle. He sings with Victoria Williams on "Passin' Thru"

Kerouac kicks joy darkness (Jack Kerouac Tribute)
1997
Rykodisc RCD 10329
Notes: Eddie performs spoken word with Hovercraft (Campbell 2000 and Sadie 7) contributing the music on "Hymn"

Tibetan Freedom Concert
1997
Notes: CD of the 1997 Tibetan Freedom Concert. Includes Ed & Mike McCready playing "Yellow Ledbetter"

Pete Townshend Pete Townshend Live
1999
Notes: Ed sings on "Tattoo" and "Heart to Hang Onto."

Cradle Will Rock:Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack
1999
BMG/RCA Victor; ASIN: B00003A9F7
Notes: Ed sings a duet with actress Susan Sarandon on "Croon Spoon."

Into the wild 2007
Paramount Vantage
Notes: Ed covers artists such as Indio and Jerry Hannan.

Eddie Vedder won a 2008 Golden Globe for his song Guarantee from the film Into the Wild, directed by Sean Penn.

Eddie Vedder -Guarantee- 2007


Eddie Vedder is playing many gigs during 2008 on the United States West Cost and Canada.








On 1994 ,Eddie Vedder married his longtime girlfriend Beth Liebling in Rome. After six years, the couple divorced in 2000.
Now days, Eddie is in a relationship with the model Jill McCormick. He and Jill had a daughter in 2004 called Olivia and they are waiting for their second child.

Eddie Vedder has light blue eyes and healthy long brown curly hair since he was a teenager. He is 1.70 metres tall and he's a rather thin.


Vedder is an attractive and handsome man who had made many girls to fall in love with him.






My Conclusion








I feel Eddie is an interesting and inspiring individual. I really respect him. He's a man who transmits a lot of
energy.

I don't know him, and I've never met him, but I know, he had said many important things. It's very valuable for me to read his words and decide for myself. Although many of his stories are fictitious, he treats themes with sense; and that's very important for me. I appreciate that too much.
First I listen, then I read his words(his lyrics). Later I make my own conclusions , and finally, I decide how to apply them to my life.












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