The Truth About Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder

[@GrungeHQ]

Who is your favorite band from the 90s?

[@Poketrainer92]

Stone temple pilots

[@wazzup233]

Nirvana & Red Hot Chilli Peppers

[@Rori36650]

@@Poketrainer92 Alice in Chains, Layne Staley

[@JennyPennyLaane]

Alice In Chains ⛓

[@zakrowe1301]

Pearl jam by far.

[@siddhanthbhattacharyya4206]

Layne, Kurt, Chris, Scott all dead, Eddie still going strong. We need to preserve this guy as the last living evidence of grunge

[@moocyfarus8549]

Comments like this are so stupid and so annoying the Seattle grunge scene was an hour away from the Vancouver Grinch scene the only reason there was a Seattle grunge alternative thing at all is because it was right next to Canada notice how it didn't grow anywhere else in the country yeah the next time you're thinking about the great alternative bands of the 90s you may want to include moist and a few others that are so often overlooked but were leading factor to douchebags like Eddie Vedder even becoming famous,,

[@siddhanthbhattacharyya4206]

So? who cares? Blues inspired rock and roll, yet no one gives a damn about blues, when was the last time you saw a guy listening to Led Zeppelin and immediately switching to Muddy Waters?

[@jazeapokergoda219]

Please...Vedder road those legends' coattails.

[@siddhanthbhattacharyya4206]

@@jazeapokergoda219 did you not read my comment? I said the *last living evidence of grunge*

[@musicloverforever8475]

I've thought exactly that since Chris and Chester were murdered. I listen daily still

[@fortherecord1569]

"The TRUTH about Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder. We dug down DEEP to find the secrets, lies AND dirt behind Eddie Vedder and what we FOUND was... nothing. The guy is genuinely an amazing dude!"

[@sleepygirl3022]

👏

[@ilikenachosify]

A man of integrity, honour and principles. Almost a pity he is so gifted ; we could get him to run for President : turn this ship right around !

[@michael7v6]

@@ilikenachosify yep open borders, welfare for everyone, lame.

[@Madanth0ny]

I respect Eddie but he’s a sellout care …another corrupt shill ..

[@danadelaplante6797]

Absolutely. ✨✨✨

[@itsthorsday]

Not all heroes wear capes. They wear flannel around the waist.

[@youtubeslayer9675]

No they hold NRA memberships you wussy!

[@itsthorsday]

@@youtubeslayer9675 Ok..kk...

[@allgunsblazed9106]

@@youtubeslayer9675 can't argue with that logic

[@itsthorsday]

Frank Filthyfinger why the hate?

[@itsthorsday]

mark james you’re trash

[@shonuff4323]

I met Eddie a few years ago. I was nervous to meet him because I was worried he might not be nice. I have always been a big fan of his, and I didn't want to be disappointed. Well, he was as nice as can be. I told him how much his music meant to me, he grabbed me and hugged me. He is very grateful for his fans. He is great!

[@heyitsme6067]

Oh man how I would love to meet him!!!

[@BanthaPoodoo99]

You never met him

[@princessdollface]

So sweet ❤happy for you !

[@kathyestes6577]

Eddie met with us after a concert. We had just lost our son to cancer and our son was a huge PearJam fan. Eddie was very sweet and gave us big bear hugs in sympathy for our loss. He really does kind things when there are no cameras around.

[@shellos8]

I love that man and I'm so happy he's still with us. He's a good man. Long live Eddie Vedder!

[@shinigami146]

Long live Eddie Vedder and his support for many causes that are often overlooked.

[@amyconway9923]

✌😎

[@iloveanimals6361]

Yep..I was just thinking the same, he’s amazing 😉

[@ninieh5336]

The only man that never disapointed me.

[@Wargsy]

@mark james You seem pretty pathetic. It's quite fun seeing you waste your time by going to several comments shittalking him. If you dont like him thats fine, but you seem to be dedicated to going around spreading hate. If you dont like him no need to listen to his music or watch videos with him in them.

[@musicloverforever8475]

So very true

[@musicloverforever8475]

Mark he is absolutely brilliant at his Art, the best I would say, get your free hearing check, God Bless

[@petefaders]

@JRD Wow really. A white man? Jeez, that's some racist shit right there.

[@karanwe]

@Ambivalent did he comment on that? Why would he do that to that to his drummer....I hope he had some solid reasons, otherwise I would be very disappointed at Vedder ...:(

[@laurelwood791]

This artist is soo under rated. He is a one of a kind. Theres only One Eddie Vedder. Thank you for the music, your energy, your talent, your gift to the world of rock and roll and its listeners! Life changing human being. Rest in Peace Chris, Andy, Kurt. Chester. Long live the Grunge. Thank you Mr. Vedder.

[@Aseyona]

There is only one of you and me but eddie vedder is more powerful and more effective than us. That doesnt mean we are worse and he is better, no. Everyone is special on their own and we create such different things as art,meal,technology etc.

[@natasharomanoff959]

Underrated my ass. I'm a child of 80s and 90s and he's literally one of the best musicians I've ever heard. Vedder has several movie soundtracks under his belt. That's not underrated.

[@shanghunter7697]

Using the word underrated IS way to OVERRATED here in youtube land, YOU see others saying it all the time, so YOU find it easy to say. NEVER be a follower, be a leader !! Be your TRUE self, NEVER follow others, following others IS a weakness. Truth !

[@nukchuu1]

@on my way was thinking the same thing lol

[@nukchuu1]

Pearl Jam is in the hall of fame.. how can he be under rated?

[@trainier]

In other words, the man overcame his difficult upbringing against all odds. He proceeded to channel his personal experiences and became a legendary artist. He used his platform to speak out for valient political topics. Humanitarian. Activist. He deserves so much respect and admiration. One of the greatest talents we will ever know.

[@mywingedwords]

I love this guy - his voice of course, his leadership as a loving human being, and all the caring support he offers. Now seeing him as a husband and father, wow. He even comes to our local high school across the street to support the arts in Encinitas CA. Just a spectacularly beautiful man, within and without.....

[@shannobailey2917]

Great choice 👌

[@jamescorbett8504]

9 Jo hi

[@bradbalsley9052]

He has a soft spot for Encinitas. We played a spontaneous show there once for the people of Encinitas, his family and friends.

[@CourtneyTunbridge79]

I'm soooooooo jealous, but yes how amazing is he, never let fame go to his head, not many celebrities can say that and it ACTUALLY be truth.

[@nataliewilson7044]

A legend wise before his time. Some of his songs are so spiritually advanced, once I had my own awakening, many of his songs were understood on a whole new level. He was always a hero in my eyes.

[@bydeboracris]

YES, exactly!

[@themillenial28]

This guy saved my life so many times. His music pulled me out of black hole of sadness every time. I’m out of words to describe by admiration for him.

He is my hero. Nobody can be that kind and nice, and also be a hyper talent.

[@bradbalsley9052]

He's also generous, grounded and authentic. he is truly a decent guy.

[@aDudesNerdery]

Pearl jam has been the soundtrack to my life since 91, so grateful for this band 🤘🤘

[@pennybenstead4737]

I’m 70 and I love Eddie Vedder talent , his voice is outstanding. He puts his heart and soul into his singing. My eldest son who passed away 27 years ago who got me listening to Pearl Jam he also played musical instruments and wanted to be in a band. Eddie Vedder reminds me of my son, both with great character and work ethic and kind to everyone he meant. Every time I hear Eddie Vedder sing it reminds me of my son. Similar in looks as well. I will listen sometimes to Pearl Jam for hours. I feel they are the best from that era still great.

[@aaronsalmon1376]

Eddie is an absolutely amazing, thoughtful, wonderful human being.

[@sandraa.5271]

Not to forget his amazing music in the movie “Into the Wild”! That movie is one of my favorites! Amazing collaboration of Sean Penn, Eddie, Emile, Kristen, Catherine....

[@theoriginalpeace]

Yeah man beautiful album and movie. The song Society x

[@IndieRockerHippy]

Yes! That movie is magic in every way. And the soundtrack is so incredibly perfect amd beautiful

[@flavy1000]

Mine too!

[@easttowest5984]

Such a good movie and story. Big hard sun is a great song from that movie.

[@paulaball8725]

@Phil McCrevice typical right negativity & hate. It must suck to be one of you. Who is your hero, trump, alex jones, steve bannon? Despicable sub humans.

[@brandall101]

"I'd fall asleep in class". - True story, I had Eddie's government teacher in '92, about a decade after he was sitting in that very class @ San Dieguito High in Encinitas. The teacher mentioned how Eddie would sit in the back of class and basically be silent and disconnected. Which was surreal to hear about as Jeremy was on an hourly blast on MTV at the time.

[@ArunPlaysPiano]

Lovely anecdote!

[@clearlycaribbeanreb2895]

Liar! 🤥

[@SPRPhilly]

Love it. Great story.

[@surfgal77]

Their music saved me as a teenager and he is a very very special human being 💜

[@psytron939]

YOu know you're pretty wild when the Red Hot Chili Peppers call you Wild Eddie

[@bendermer3068]

Git R Dun!!!!!!!!!

[@crabbtrixexp]

yeah, the nice thing is unlike rhcp he doesn't have to use drugs to be wild, why do rock stars crave authenticity, but need to get high constantly, if you truly want to be authentic and carve your own path, be sober imo.

[@mathew66]

Called him crazy Eddie

[@jeannemarie3704]

Truth

[@robmaxam6527]

"Crazy Eddie"

[@Rojo731]

His speaking voice still melts me.

[@langtryvlogme]

Can't be the only one binge watching rock and roll-related videos during quarantine

[@andr00NZ]

Got to know a saint in the rock world tonight, Eddie Vedder. My music was the Stones and the Beatles mainly, but Pearl Jam arrived much later. I never really listened to their stuff until tonight, but hey, my tastebuds are tinglin' from Jam tonight, and I am stunned by how much Eddie V. cares for his fellow man. A big thank you foer thinking about others, Eddie!

[@MileHighInTheSky]

We need to protect this man at all costs. He is the last of a legendary group of grunge gods.

[@davidreid0803]

10.7.23.1.30am Monday

[@davidreid0803]

Yeah I've said this a number of times after Chris Cornell left us..

[@CourtneyTunbridge79]

I have the lyrics to Rearview Mirror tattooed on my shoulder, when Pearl Jam came on the since in Australia in 1992/1993 I was 12/13 and living in a foster home, although I always loved music even back then being a huge fan of Gun's n Roses and Metallica and the likes, Pearl Jam just went that 1 step further for me, 30 years on I am now 43 and my love of the band and their music has never wavered and their music is the back drop/ theme song to so many memories in my life, good and bad, I feel lucky to have been at that prime age where music is so influential when Pearl Jam hit the big time, it's one thing to hear the music now and love it but it's another thing to grow up with it and I feel blessed I had that. Rearview Mirror is the song I will have played at my funeral but until that day I will continue to enjoy and appreciate the talent that is Pearl Jam.

[@StBrigidsTempleHEALING]

That makes me wana check out that song now. Hope it's a looooooong time between now and that day, my friend. 🙏🏼♥️🎵

[@jwilliams5273]

...And he's still drop-dead gorgeous! OMG. The PERFECT MAN.

[@bradbalsley9052]

As someone who was a close friend of Eddies for a short time I can tell you he is a really nice guy. He's got a huge heart, he means well and wants the best for everyone. He's caring, generous, grounded, and very authentic. There aren't many people I know who quite compare to EV.

[@dontdrinkthekoolaid.]

Unless your name is Dave Abbruzzese

[@prestonhicks9752]

​@Don't Drink The Kool Aid. Or Rick Weinman AKA Ricky Ramone.

[@wonderousearth8225]

Perfectly Stated ❤

[@tennillegordon2247]

I’m still in love with this man,

[@tinydancer36]

Me too...at 69, I feel silly for saying that but I've been with them from the beginning. MTV was on at our house from sun up to sun down. 💜

[@Wiltac]

Eddie Vedder is a very intense performer. You cannot take your eyes off of him. One could easily put Vedder at the top of the list of all singers from the early 90's, as well as Staley, Weiland & Cobain. So different yet equally gifted. 4 of my favorites. 🤘

[@malenaharrison6616]

So handsome and such a great voice.i could listen to him talking 24/7

[@onedayyoumay95]

I’m happy he’s one of the very few who wasn’t a victim of depression and drug addiction. God bless the ones who are and still fighting🙏🏼

[@dianekennedy2767]

Discovering Eddie brought me out of depression and then listening to the band's music didn't arrest they have been my favorite ever since. And Eddie Vedder is a wonderful guy

[@pokeyinla]

Love Eddie. Love Pearl Jam. Their music makes me happy.

[@mirandajeralds8484]

Not only is eddie thee most amazing rock star because of his music, but hes a class act. I love this dude.

[@lexzbuddy]

Ya, he's a cool guy.

[@mightress]

Met eddie after a show. Real nice guy. Nice to talk to instead of being a holes like some other singers.

[@crabbtrixexp]

in a way i can understand why rock stars get fed up with fans, it's unnatural to be idolised so much, and everyone wants to be you're best friend for superficial reasons. But the fact that eddy is not like others famous musicians speaks volumes about him as a human being, it's really quite impressive.

[@Egoblivion]

@@crabbtrixexp Or even if the reasons aren't superficial, everybody wanting to be your best friend in itself would be too much...

[@crabbtrixexp]

Mitchell S. exactly, and he tried to embrace it and really reach out to so many individual fans, that takes a lot of empathy, even though it’s likely to be impossible, it was very brave to try

[@TristadiGenova]

What a lovely human being and I was not surprised to find out he is a student of world music and Tibetan chants. I have a Macedonian friend whose voice is also incredibly beautiful like this he is an expert in folk music in his homeland and was the ambassador at one time to china!

[@jeffstewart1182]

Nothing but respect for this man

[@ericacarr6345]

I was a terrible opiate addict, I was gonna end up dead or in jail, for longer than I'd already been, so I decided to lock myself in my room out on my grandparents farm, and listen to PJ for about 13 days...worked better than any rehab, I have 7 years clean this month..he saved my life

[@6madhatter9]

good job dude

[@StBrigidsTempleHEALING]

Wow. MORE POWER TO YOU. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@glenfranco5383]

Eddie landed in San Diego long before 1984. He was in my 6th grade class in 1976. He lived about 15 minutes from me. He was always kind and soft spoken. Really a cool guy.

[@DorotaGabal]

I like how Grunge's Truth About isn't necessarily drama, and shade, just insight. It's refreshing.

[@SPRPhilly]

Worked at a gas station in 1993. Carved "Eddie Vedder is God" on the desk that held the credit card reader. I'm 55 years old now and that seems kinda silly. But Goddammit Ed, you're still an absolute freak of nature. Thanks dude.

[@aliraelei3313]

My hero and inspiration. His music makes me happy and smile 😃 I listen to him mostly all day everyday. Thank you for encouragement and music.🤟 I love you ♥🥰

[@VelcroKittie]

Ah good old Eddie. A wonderful soul. We need more Eddies in the world.

[@16voyeur]

Musically, I'm more of a Soundgarden fan, but I've always liked Eddie. Nice video! Thank you!

[@miked51]

Chris is one of the finest of musicians vocally(rip) but, Eddie explores new projects and his depth is uncanny.

[@jonasalden29201]

Me too, but Pearl Jam isn't far behind.

[@patriciawright8786]

Much respect to Eddie Vedder! This was a very interesting Bio, & I really think this Rock Star deserves every single cent he gets. He is honestly a wonderful person who has never forgotten what it's like to struggle. STAY HEALTHY, in August 2020, everyone, & VOTE in November 2020! It will go down in history as 1 of the most important times to VOTE.

[@fayetaylor4305]

Eddie Vedder is such a beautiful soul and his singing is phenomenal.

[@pdsme1]

No day passes as i am listening to PJ's music. Every day, probably till i die....

[@ritawells6426]

Eddie Vedder is the man with the most amazing voice. I love his shy ways. "Black" is the first song that I heard of his & I knew I had to find out who sung it. I have been following his songs ever since. I love this man.

[@shanghunter7697]

YOU must be TONE DEAF !!

[@gotch7126]

This band is unreal and they just don’t talk the talk... I’m proud to have been a fan from day 1 ... keep it going fellas... we all love what you stand for!

[@rorschach3920]

The music of Pearl Jam was always on my side throughout my life bringing back lots of memories Thank you for the experience

[@Sentient_Rationality]

What an amazing, phenomenal human being. Wish there were more like him.

[@crysylis5093]

Neglected to tell how Chris Cornell asked Eddie to sing on Temple of the Dog and helped facilitate Pearl Jam?

[@jasminasm9182]

If I may give you my view on that , Chris Cornell was exceptional in all the ways possible and to be able to help friend was his natural response and I am sure he never ever thought of it the way you are now. Eddie is successful in what he does because of his own gifts and abilities and his own hard work not fair to say he wouldn’t be where he is now if it wasn’t for Chris. RIP Chris you left us way to early. Love and light🌸

[@lucasneuhaus6570]

A mutual friend suggested Eddie to Chris. They told Chris to check him out and got him a tape. Chris was living in Seattle and Eddie was living in California. Once Chris heard the tape of Eddie singing he wanted to bring him in for “Hunger Strike”. Eddie and the guys from Temple hit it off.

[@casey7130]

@fvck ïtœl Chris could hit all the notes, he was just having trouble going back and forth. Vedder was watching, and decided to jump in and help. It worked, Chris dug it, and that's how they did it.

[@turdherders9749]

Thanks Einstein. Chris used to play guitar before becoming a vocalist. Life is crazy.

[@dontmesswitexas3421]

Hunger strike....great song

[@Skithuvid2355]

He's a true survivor. The fact that he successfully avoided the band killer (Heroine) is just amazing. All the other grunge frontmen of his era has passed away. Mostly due to suicide and drugs but he's I, ao he's still alive

[@detectiveandy6323]

what he did for the west memphis 3, i mean, can i really say anything? the action speaks for itself, what a stand-up man. God Bless u Eddie

[@kerrinjameson6965]

Actor Johnny Depp was also involved in that. He and Damien Echols are close. He's on Johnny's Instagram page. Johnny and Damien share matching tattoos. I love watching Eddie and Johnny perform the song Society.

[@benmac6740]

Eddie V. You are truly an amazing human (🏄 surfer) being. I can remember a long long time ago when my life was aimless boring and senseless .I was a security guard on a construction site in Victorville California . With wood framed up walls a little drywall and no windows and I walked and danced and ran around inside the Halls of that unfinished building with my Sony Walkman headphones on for almost a year with nothing but Pearl Jam lodged inside the music machine that's all I could do that's all I wanted to do that's all I still want to do is listen in to your soothing sounds. Pearl Jam changed my life and I'm a very successful person to this day . Live- love - & - listen to your people Eddie.

[@pattyboggs5632]

I like his sincerity... seems like an down to earth person and he definitely can sing. How he has helped people shows his compassionate heart. Thank you 😊

[@tonyt8805]

Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, & Soundgarden..... still listen to those bands daily as I sit in commute traffic for 2 hours coming home for work!

[@tomislavb5760]

Great to see someone who is extremely talented, fortunate and at the same time very humble!

[@musicloverforever8475]

Pearl Jam has always been my all time favorite, I like a lot of music. God Bless, Eddie Vedder, a true life saver and an Extraordinarily beautiful human being, thanks for sharing your God given talent with us, and using it so awesomely. I listen daily. Thanks

[@rikudouray]

Man I wish him all the best! I really love him as a human being. His songs will live in my heart forever.

[@jasminasm9182]

Eddie you are one of a kind!! I first heard your music way back when I was stuck in a war thorn country with bunch of my friends listening to “Ten” late into the night over and over again. It was 1993 and yes “Ten “ was released few years earlier and since my country was in turmoil we were lagging after the rest of the world for a few years. I was 18 and wouldn’t change a thing about anything I have lived trough as well as hearing you guys few years later than rest of the world. Universe brought it into my life at most perfect moment. Life was something of a survival mode mixed with lots of intoxication to bare trough those morbid days filled with innocent people being killed on a daily basis hunger, fear and getting trough it by killing precious memory cells was an perfect option. Life could have been easily lost but since that was our only reality we had no choice but make best out of it and come out “Alive” Thank you Eddie for trying to change the world and make it better place, for letting your true purpose shine trough and in that offer an eye opener to those in need. Your clairvoyant fan who still get goosebumps when listening to “Ten”Love and light !!🌸 888 comments 8 my life # and 6 my chosen#

[@jcdova29]

Eddie by far my favorite musician. I love what he stands for and the message that n his songs. God bless him and hopefully he continues to share his music with us.

[@johnbaugh2437]

They’ve always been one of my favorite bands. All the guys seem cool and normal

[@carlossimpson]

Eddie Vedder Always a perfect inspiration as a person and artist.

[@jenniferjackson7364]

Thankyou EddieVedder for being you. You are a rare and wonderful person. The love of my life. Your passion for music, your fans, family and friends and people in general is what I love about you. Stay as you are and keep making this world a safe and better place through your music, hard work and your love of life 💗💗💗💗

[@eddievedder1443]

Thank you Jennifer for your love and support. How long have you been listening to my songs?

[@the_10thman]

eddie is one of the persons who influenced my life so much that i still listen to their music till today!! songs from ten, vitalogy and vs, always always in my playlist!!

[@zbk3411]

But yield ,i can't forget

[@clairewheeler2937]

His voice is amazing, he is in my eyes, the sexiest man that ever lived and he has a heart of gold. I seriously love Eddie vedder.

[@heyitsme6067]

Me too! My pretend husband lol

[@danielholm3420]

My pretend husband too and im not gay! ​@@heyitsme6067

[@bannercodex293]

Perhaps ONCE listened to, ONE of the most influential bands I have ever heard, Pearl Jam reminds me of a time when I was in late teens, great before college finals and higher further education, always follow your heart, otherwise you are wasting any gifts you have. Musik a great career, ART also is creative. Thankyou for some good times through listening to your MUSIC

[@pumpkinpuna4087]

I LOVE HIS DEEP VOICE. HAD NO IDEA.

[@kpizzleforizzle5541]

yall came through seattle for the home tour.. thank you so much. i've been off/on the streets on the west coast for 15 years. it's been fun, life changing, and hard. your music has been so relative in it's many ways; and not to mention the donations i know ya'll make to services that have fed, bathed, and clothed me while helping me figure out what it means to be a human being around here. much appreciated.

[@kai236]

eddie vedder is definitely one of the best men in this world. and pj is absolutely my favorite band.

[@DollyKauionalani]

Why did they name their first album Ten? Because that was Mookie Blaylock's number! Eddie does a lot for the environment. He loves the ocean and ocean life. He and his wife do so much more for kids in hospitals and for the community that isn't listed because they don't do it for the cameras! He's truly one of the good guys.

[@calpurniabruchi5742]

@@lincolnjudge5230 well recording was 3 weeks. Many songs were written stone years earlier. The lyrics were written over a period of about 8 months from when they met eddie until they recorded for the 3 weeks. So 10 days, no

[@ylccowhie5577]

and ten hands on the album cover is a nice touch

[@davidmendenhall5888]

Eddie saved my life....PJ rocks!

[@sheribradford1147]

Being overwhelmed by a need to not let anyone down...I SO get this. It is exhausting...

[@AbeerAldebs]

Can't get Eddie Vedder than this! All love and respect for Eddie 💜💜

[@celesteblack4341]

Eddie Vedder was my first love when I was 10 years old. I got the Ten album on my 10th birthday and the rest is history. I've always kept up with him and love him more than any musician.

[@stephenbrown4211]

I visited Taos Pueblo years ago and was i was invited into one of the elders houses. There was a picture of Eddie on a table. Someone asked why there was a photo of him and the elderly man said it was his grandson.................

[@stephenbrown4211]

@@grungestoryteller Oh poor you. Better keep off the meth

[@joeverywhere6927]

I've met him once, super nice guy. Stopped to chat and even gave me his personal guitar pic. Keep rocking on EV 🤟

[@vanessajohnson6660]

I love that he is so real and true to being an altruistic person and he has integrity and humility and he stands up for what's right and always has! I still remember those crazy Rock the vote commercials back in 92 I mean he was just hitting the scene and already helping make a very important message hopefully get across to the youth. I mean he was so young it's just adorable and then you look at him now and honestly he just looks so distinguished! He doesn't look old he doesn't look over aged from booze and drugs he just looks distinguished and full of character which we know he is. One of my favorite people on the planet for sure. I just love that we still have him. I mean so many around him have fallen I'm just really grateful that we at least still have Eddie Vedder and what a great guy he is.

[@shimmypolkaroo]

Love Pearl Jam and Eddie Vedder. Their music makes my life whole🥰

[@PRCutie101]

I know that feeling of having bills at 16, I was forced to choose between work and school by my vice principal when he showed up at the place I was resting when I ran away from my step-mother's house. That broke my heart to know he also knows the pain of living an adult life while your peers were still living teenage lives. I don't know many people that have experienced this 😢💔 I have a deeper respect and admiration for him and his art now.

[@stephanherbert1803]

Idk how true that is... every account of his life I’ve heard has said he was from an upper middle class family 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@EncinitasVibe]

@@stephanherbert1803 Yes, but then his mom and step father divorced and he left home at 15.

[@nemomeimpunelacessit3156]

I always enjoy hearing things about P.J. and Eddie and how other people came to find the band.e.g. someone told them, heard a song on the radio. I myself had just returned from Okinawa and the first Gulf War and was still pretty freaked about things. I recall driving up I-95 on a swoop home from Lejeune and getting around Baltimore listening to 98 ROCK when I heard my first PJ song. Being in Japan for 26 months I hadn't heard all the new realeases yet and really started catching them on the radio back in the states. I remember Nirvana Teen Spirit was really kicking ass, but than I heard Alive and I was hooked. I didn't understand Eddie's lyrics the first time, but could clearly hear the "I'm still alive". While I know now this is not the meaning of his song, it simply resonated with me about how glad I was to still be alive, even though I was unable to mentally quantify it at the time. Eddie pulled me up with one song, I've been a die-hard fan ever since. Saw my first show in San Diego in 93 freaking legendary.

[@nemomeimpunelacessit3156]

@mark james I do. I've never shot anyone? Do you always hate with your heart? If so, Vedder hates you, as I'm sure he understands the price of freedom.

[@kimmolaine8069]

We love you Eddie. Please keep on staying alive!

[@sandracarlson7986]

Thank you for sharing this. Didn't think I could love or appreciate Eddie anymore than I already do.

[@sandracarlson7986]

@mark james So you are angry. I don't understand your comment. Are you mad at Eddie or me for my comment. I don't agree with Eddie on everything he stands for but I admire that he does take a stand on what he believes in. This whole gun controversy will never come to a conclusion. I wish I knew more about what is bothering you. I hate to see anyone in pain.

[@sandracarlson7986]

@mark james You have lost me here. So Eddie is for gun rights and you lost your child to gun violence. I am very sorry you had to deal with that. I am very sorry for your loss. I am very pro life and Eddie is pro choice. The guy does a lot of positive things but I dont agree with him on everything. He stands up for his beliefs. He has not had an easy life. Maybe cut him a little slack. Hope I didn't upset you more.

[@sandracarlson7986]

@mark james Where are you getting this,? I must have missed an interview somewhere. I watched this one twice. Hating on kids?? As far as the security from the stalker, he made some mistakes along the way by getting too close to fans. That happens. Please reference what you mean about hating on kids. If I owe you an apology, I will apologize.

[@funnivids]

The truth is he's an amazing lyricist and songwriter.

[@Sniper2sword]

All the grunge icons have passed on I’m so glad Eddie survived he’s my favorite of them all.

[@robertamaceachen2449]

Hi 👋 I have always respected Mr. Vedder very much. He is a very sensitive real human being. Happy to know he is okay notwithstanding the hardships ...and yes depression is a tough reality but Mr. Vedder and the band is very much loved. Thank you Pearl Jam,! Great quality people...and I often listen to him and them here in an awful city he knows well...Roma...Italia...he would probably say...change your glasses roberta...and be wiser! Hugs

[@stephobindmo678]

He’s still my very favorite musician. This band ultimately saved my life on more than one occasion. #Grateful 💙

[@eddievedder1443]

Thank you Stepho for your love and support. How long have you been listening to my songs?

[@YouGuysAreAmazing]

I think an extremely important point as to why Pearl Jam still exists today is that fairly early on they allowed themselves to have side projects and solo careers. All members of Pearl Jam pursue other other interests, play for and with other bands, endorse their own charities and fellow musicians, create artwork, etc. The freedoms this gives individuals of the band allows them to not only bring new-found passions and ideas back into the band but removes tensions that come with the idea of placing a band above all else. Let us also not forget that though Eddie brought the final touch to Pearl Jam, the band’s Seattle Rock basis was Stone and Jeff, who had already partially fathered the genre. All Pearl Jam musicians, not forgetting Mike and Matt brought their own musical pasts to form a talent-symbiosis. This was then enhanced by not gluing the members permanently together but allowing each member to partake in the soup of music, art, family, activism and life.

[@cazsoulful9780]

Wow you sense his life journey through his story telling ! Good man! 🙌🏼❤️

[@juliedechurch6195]

This story makes me so happy. Pearl Jam and other grunge bands made music so much better for everyone.

[@SmallWonda]

I remember one of the first interviews they ever did, that I heard, was for a Chicago music station and Eddie was amazing, so honest, I could tell shy, but straight, even then it was about the music, being sincere, what his fans wanted - not about looking 'good' and sounding like a pretentious prima donna which is how the interviewer was trying to angle it... Always loved him, deserves all the success and good will possible... And he's a unique performer! 🙏👍✨😎

[@MobiusChains]

I've seen them 4 times in Brisbane, Australia and he's always been my hero. Honestly decent people and care about their fans. Thank you.

[@damarwarsani6891]

I didn't know he had a rough past, and music unites him with us

[@NottyGurlStyle]

I have been a fan of Pearl Jam for years!!! Chased seeing them for years and the greatest day I ever had was when they came to New York.. I told my husband use my card I don’t care about the price of the tickets l just want to see them live ..just once..it’s money well spent just to hear one of the greatest voices in rock history live and in person

[@susanzeaken2068]

Eddie is and always will be a great person in my heart, I feel his music and crave it...

[@eddievedder1443]

Thank you Susan for your love and support. How long have you been my fan?

[@robinbarrett5301]

Love this man, got to talk to him on internet yrs ago. He sang a couple songs. Very sweet man.