Eddie Vedder

Eddie Vedder

Eddie Vedder is an American singer and guitarist best known for his work with Pearl Jam and Temple of the Dog. His voice, guitar work, and acoustic leanings have made him a central figure in alternative rock.

Quick Facts

Canonical Name Eddie Vedder
Born December 23, 1964
Birthplace Evanston, Illinois, United States
Country United States
Occupations singer-songwriter, guitarist, singer
Instruments guitar, ukulele, voice
Gender male
Genres acoustic rock, film soundtrack, folk rock, rock, rock music, alternative rock, indie folk
Associated Acts Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog
Active Years Active since 1979

Identity and Aliases

Name Type Source
Eddie Vedder Canonical Name System
Eddie Jerome Vedder Alias Wikidata
Edward Louis Severson III Alias Wikidata
Ed Vedder Alias Wikidata
Edward Mueller Alias Wikidata
Ed Vedder Alias MusicBrainz
Eddie Jerome Vedder Alias MusicBrainz
Edward Louis Seversen III Legal name MusicBrainz
Edward Vedder Alias MusicBrainz

Biography

Eddie Vedder is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist whose career is closely associated with Pearl Jam and Temple of the Dog. Born in Evanston, Illinois, he has been active since 1979 and is known for a musical approach that spans rock, alternative rock, indie folk, acoustic rock, and folk rock.

Vedder performs on guitar, ukulele, and voice, and his catalogue reflects both band work and a range of solo-related projects. MusicBrainz-listed releases connected to Eddie Vedder include albums such as Ukulele Songs, Earthling, and Into the Wild: Music for the Motion Picture, alongside live releases, singles, and soundtrack work.

His associations also extend beyond his two best-known bands to names such as Bad Radio, Citizen Dick, Hovercraft, and Eddie Vedder and the Earthlings. The range of recordings connected to him shows an artist moving comfortably between full-band rock settings, acoustic material, and soundtrack-oriented work.

Career Timeline

Year / Period Event Detail Source
1964 Born Evanston, Illinois, United States Wikidata
1979 Career Start Active period begins Wikidata
1990–present Member of Pearl Jam Wikidata
Date not specified Member of Eddie Vedder and the Earthlings MusicBrainz
Date not specified Member of Hovercraft MusicBrainz
Date not specified Member of Citizen Dick MusicBrainz
Date not specified Member of Bad Radio MusicBrainz
Date not specified Member of Temple of the Dog Wikidata

Musical Roles

Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and singer with a strong vocal identity and acoustic side.

Role Source
singer-songwriter Wikidata
guitarist Wikidata
singer Wikidata

Bands and Projects

Band / Project Relationship Source
Pearl Jam Member of Wikidata
Temple of the Dog Member of Wikidata

Releases and Appearances

MusicBrainz lists several release entries connected to Eddie Vedder. These entries may include solo releases, guest appearances, live recordings, and catalogued metadata records.

MusicBrainz-listed Releases and Appearances

Title Year Type Classification Source
Earthling 2022 Album metadata_listed MusicBrainz
Earthling Expansion: The Adventurous Cuts 2022 Album metadata_listed MusicBrainz
Earthling Expansion: The Calm Cuts 2022 Album metadata_listed MusicBrainz
Earthling Expansion: The Rock Cuts 2022 Album metadata_listed MusicBrainz
Flag Day: Original Soundtrack 2021 Album metadata_listed MusicBrainz
Matter of Time 2020 EP metadata_listed MusicBrainz
I Believe in Miracles 2020 Single metadata_listed MusicBrainz
2015 Fanclub Single 2016 Single metadata_listed MusicBrainz
She Asked Me 2016 Single metadata_listed MusicBrainz
Imagine 2014 Single metadata_listed MusicBrainz
Golden State (live) 2012 Single metadata_listed MusicBrainz
Ukulele Songs 2011 Album metadata_listed MusicBrainz
2011-03-16: Civic Theatre, Newcastle, Australia 2011 Album metadata_listed MusicBrainz
Water on the Road 2011 Album metadata_listed MusicBrainz
Longing to Belong 2011 Single metadata_listed MusicBrainz

Recorded Performances & Appearances

MusicBrainz-listed recording entries connected to Eddie Vedder include:

Song Title Artist / Group Relationship Source
(Brain Damage) Eddie Vedder Performer MusicBrainz
(What’s So Funny ’Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding Eddie Vedder Performer MusicBrainz
[banter] Eddie Vedder Performer MusicBrainz
[George Bush intro] / Masters of War Eddie Vedder Performer MusicBrainz
[I Won’t Hold On] Eddie Vedder Performer MusicBrainz
[intro] Eddie Vedder Performer MusicBrainz
[My Morning Jacket Introduction] Eddie Vedder Performer MusicBrainz
[untitled] Eddie Vedder Performer MusicBrainz
4th of July Eddie Vedder Performer MusicBrainz
Act Together Eddie Vedder Performer MusicBrainz

Musical Style and Instruments

Vedder's music is associated with rock, alternative rock, indie folk, acoustic rock, folk rock, and film soundtrack work. His use of guitar and ukulele points to a style that can move from forceful band material to more stripped-back acoustic settings.

Genres

acoustic rock film soundtrack folk rock rock rock music alternative rock indie folk

Instruments

guitar ukulele voice

Collaborations and Guest Relationships

Artist Relationship Source
Jerome Turner Is person MusicBrainz
Beth Liebling Married MusicBrainz
Olivia Vedder Parent MusicBrainz
Harper Vedder Parent MusicBrainz

External Identifiers & Authority Control

Eddie Vedder is represented across major music and reference profiles, including MusicBrainz, Discogs, Spotify, IMDb, VIAF, ISNI, the GND, and the Library of Congress.

Platform Identifier Purpose Source Confidence Link
MusicBrainz 1a60d6dd-9d3e-40fc-a66d-3184f9ee0d61 Music metadata Wikidata High View Profile
Discogs 262214 Discography database Wikidata High View Profile
Spotify 0mXTJETA4XUa12MmmXxZJh Streaming profile Wikidata High View Profile
IMDb nm0891641 Film/media profile Wikidata High View Profile
VIAF 39579347 Authority control Wikidata High View Profile
ISNI 0000000114710124 Authority control Wikidata High View Profile
GND 131993321 Authority control Wikidata High View Profile
Library of Congress no00043843 Authority control Wikidata High View Profile

Semantic Graph Data (Knowledge Graph)

Subject Predicate Object Source Confidence
Eddie Vedder citizenship United States Wikidata high
Eddie Vedder date_of_birth December 23, 1964 Wikidata high
Eddie Vedder family_name Vedder Wikidata high
Eddie Vedder gender male Wikidata high
Eddie Vedder given_name Eddie Wikidata high
Eddie Vedder place_of_birth Evanston, Illinois, United States Wikidata high
Eddie Vedder member_of Pearl Jam Wikidata high
Eddie Vedder member_of Temple of the Dog Wikidata high
Eddie Vedder instrument guitar Wikidata high
Eddie Vedder instrument ukulele Wikidata high
Eddie Vedder instrument voice Wikidata high
Eddie Vedder occupation singer-songwriter Wikidata high
Eddie Vedder occupation guitarist Wikidata high
Eddie Vedder occupation singer Wikidata high
Eddie Vedder genre acoustic rock MusicBrainz medium
Eddie Vedder genre film soundtrack MusicBrainz medium
Eddie Vedder genre folk rock MusicBrainz medium
Eddie Vedder genre rock MusicBrainz medium
Eddie Vedder genre rock music Wikidata high
Eddie Vedder genre alternative rock Wikidata high
Eddie Vedder genre indie folk Wikidata high
Eddie Vedder member of band Pearl Jam MusicBrainz high
Eddie Vedder member of band Bad Radio MusicBrainz high
Eddie Vedder member of band Temple of the Dog MusicBrainz high
Eddie Vedder member of band Citizen Dick MusicBrainz high
Eddie Vedder member of band Hovercraft MusicBrainz high
Eddie Vedder member of band Eddie Vedder and the Earthlings MusicBrainz high
Eddie Vedder sameAs MusicBrainz Artist ID: 1a60d6dd-9d3e-40fc-a66d-3184f9ee0d61 Wikidata High
Eddie Vedder sameAs Discogs Artist ID: 262214 Wikidata High
Eddie Vedder sameAs Spotify Artist ID: 0mXTJETA4XUa12MmmXxZJh Wikidata High
Eddie Vedder sameAs IMDb Artist ID: nm0891641 Wikidata High
Eddie Vedder sameAs VIAF Artist ID: 39579347 Wikidata High
Eddie Vedder sameAs ISNI Artist ID: 0000000114710124 Wikidata High
Eddie Vedder sameAs GND Artist ID: 131993321 Wikidata High
Eddie Vedder sameAs Library of Congress Artist ID: no00043843 Wikidata High

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Eddie Vedder best known for working with?

A: He is best known for his work with Pearl Jam and Temple of the Dog.

Q: What is Eddie Vedder's profession?

A: He is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and singer.

Q: Where was Eddie Vedder born?

A: He was born in Evanston, Illinois, United States.

Q: What instruments is Eddie Vedder associated with?

A: He is associated with guitar, ukulele, and voice.

Q: What musical styles is Eddie Vedder linked to?

A: He is linked to rock music, alternative rock, indie folk, acoustic rock, folk rock, and film soundtrack work.

Q: Which other bands has Eddie Vedder been associated with?

A: He has also been associated with Bad Radio, Citizen Dick, Hovercraft, and Eddie Vedder and the Earthlings.

Q: When did Eddie Vedder's career begin?

A: His work period is listed as beginning in 1979.

Q: What are some releases associated with Eddie Vedder?

A: Associated releases include Ukulele Songs, Earthling, Into the Wild: Music for the Motion Picture, and Flag Day: Original Soundtrack.

Data Quality and Sources

Quality Score
96/100
Last Updated
May 27, 2026
Entity Stats
33 Facts
8 Identifiers
26 Relationships
Primary Sources
Wikidata, MusicBrainz, Discogs, GuitarRank Editorial