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Watch Eddie Vedder Perform With Queens of the Stone Age

Michael Gallucci — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:00:18 +0000

A week after Queens of the Stone Age premiered a brand-new song at Lollapalooza Brazil, the band took the stage at Lollapalooza Chile and brought along a friend to help out on a song. Eddie Vedder joined Josh Homme and crew during 'Little Sister.'

Early Eddie Vedder Demos Surface Online

Chad Childers — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:35:42 +0000

Before he was 'Alive' with Pearl Jam, Eddie Vedder was a struggling singer just hoping to catch a break. But, as with most success stories, there's always a link to the pre-fame days. In this case, Vedder's pre-Pearl Jam demos have been uncovered and posted online by Antiquiet.

Eddie Vedder Pre-Pearl Jam 1989 Demos Surface Online

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 04:00:21 +0000

Collectors and diehards that love anything "new but old" from Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder are about to start drooling -- incessantly. Tapes from the singer's '88-'89 pre-PJ demo period have surfaced, but that's not all. Through the miracle of technology, they have been digitized and posted online for your listening pleasure.

Exclusive: Eddie Vedder Discusses 'West of Memphis' Soundtrack Contribution

Kenneth Partridge — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 11:00:17 +0000

Among the many musicians who fought on behalf of the West Memphis Three -- a trio of Arkansas men convicted as teenagers in 1993 for a series of child murders they did not commit -- was Eddie Vedder. The Pearl Jam frontman was instrumental in raising money and awareness, and thanks in part to his efforts, Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley Jr. and Jason Baldwin were freed in August 2011 after spending more than 18 years in prison.

In an exclusive video (below), Vedder talks about writing the ukulele ballad 'Satellite,' his contribution to the soundtrack for 'West of Memphis,' a new documentary about the case.

Eddie Vedder Says Pearl Jam Are 'Halfway' Toward Finishing New Album

Chad Childers — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 21:45:25 +0000

Pearl Jam are taking their time finishing their next album, but singer Eddie Vedder is confident that it will come together in due time and will be as much of a “band” record as they’ve done. The frontman tells Rolling Stone, “[We're] maybe halfway there. We’re taking our time. I was talking to Jeff [Ament] [...]

Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder Playing With Roger Waters At 12-12-12 Sandy Benefit

Joe Robinson — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:46:04 +0000

Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder will join Roger Waters to perform the Pink Floyd classic 'Comfortably Numb' at the 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy relief concert set to take place tonight Madison Square Garden in New York City, Waters revealed during an appearance last night on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.' Vedder, Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl and Coldplay's Chris Martin were added to the concert's lineup late last month, joining a star-studded bill that also includes everybody from Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen to Kanye West and the Who.

Eddie Vedder + Dave Grohl Join 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Relief Show at Madison Square Garden

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 02:12:28 +0000

Rockers are getting into the giving spirit and generously donating their time to victims of October's devastating Superstorm Sandy. Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder and Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, as well as Bon Jovi, have been added to the lineup for the 12-12-12 concert, which will benefit the Robin Hood Relief Fund's efforts for victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Eddie Vedder Leaves a Note for Johnny Ramone at Ramones Museum

Chad Childers — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 18:23:45 +0000

Pearl Jam‘s Eddie Vedder has always had a special place in his heart for the Ramones, and the musician continued to honor that fondness by visiting the Ramones Museum in Berlin this past week.

A New Song from Eddie Vedder Called 'Skipping' Surfaces [AUDIO]

WQBK — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:56:21 +0000

Pearl Jam front man, Eddie Vedder has released a new song called "Skipping'. The song is on a compilation album called 'Every Mother Counts'. The compilation album is available at Starbucks now thru May 29th to celebrate Mothers Day. The project features songs from U2, David Bowie, Dave Matthews and others. 13 of the 19 songs on the album have been unreleased. Hear the song now.

Eddie Vedder Postpones Solo Tour

WQBK — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:32:25 +0000

The frontman of Pearl Jam has to postpone the start of his U.S. Tour which is bad news for fans of Eddie Vedder. The reason? Earlier this year he had a back injury and is now suffering from temporary nerve damage in his right arm. He’s expected to make a full recovery.Pearl Jam management released [...]

Jeremy Lin Spoofed By Jimmy Fallon Channeling Eddie Vedder

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:34:43 +0000

Yesterday we brought you the inevitable Jeremy Lin/’Teen Wolf’ mash-up ‘Lin In The End.’ But really what everybody has been waiting for on the Jeremy Lin song parody front is for someone to step up and remake the Pearl Jam classic ‘Jeremy’ into an ode to the New York Knicks sensation.

Jimmy Fallon, who doesn’t generally need much of an excuse to channel a rock legend like Eddie Vedder, is now that someone.

Perfect Eddie Vedder Imatation From Chilean Talent Show

JMrozek — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:45:46 +0000

Earlier today BJ posted an awesome replica of some guy mimicking the late great Freddy Mercury. And then this one of Eddie Vedder popped up. His name is Javier Diaz, and if you close your eyes you will swear it's Eddie Vedder.

Pearl Jam to Release New Album in 2012

WQBK — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:13:59 +0000

Pearl Jam is celebrating their 20th anniversary all month with a documentary called Pearl Jam Twenty directed by Cameron Crowe, the release of a double CD soundtrack from the film, and a coffee table book. They can't wait to get back into the studio to finish some new music and plan to release a new album in 2012.

Win Tickets to Pearl Jam 'Twenty' Screening [VIDEO]

WQBK — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:03:33 +0000

Pearl Jam 'Twenty', a documentary telling the untold story of Pearl Jam from the last 20 years and is directed by Cameron Crowe. The film will be in theaters for one day only - Tuesday September 20th. Listen to Q103 today to win exclusive screening passes to see Pearl Jam Twenty at the Spectrum Theatre. Cameron Crowe happened to be on 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' discussing the release. If you missed it, watch the video now.

Jimmy Fallon & Eddie Vedder Sing 'Balls in Your Mouth'

BJ Ragone — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:06:56 +0000

Pearl Jam was on Jimmy Fallon last night for the first of their two night set with the late night genius. Eddie Vedder even came out to join Fallon in singing the classic Fallon tune, "Balls in Your Mouth". They even debuted a brand new song last night as well.

Pearl Jam's 'Twenty' Soundtrack Will Include Second Disc of Rarities

Chris M. Junior — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:40:09 +0000

Pearl Jam opened its extensive video vaults for ‘Pearl Jam Twenty,’ and the band has done the same with its audio collection for the documentary’s soundtrack.

Not only will it contain 14 concert, TV and radio performances that are connected with the forthcoming film, the ‘Pearl Jam Twenty’ soundtrack also comes with a second disc of demos and other live recordings that covers PJ’s two decade history.

New Pearl Jam Song Streaming Live

WQBK — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:06:09 +0000

Pearl Jam has a new song -sort of. It’s a cover and was performed 10 years ago. It’s called Crown of Thorns,” and its the the first track to be released from the upcoming Pearl Jam Twenty soundtrack. The song was recorded live at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on 10/22/2000. [...]

Eddie Vedder Brings His Ukulele To Letterman [VIDEO]

JMrozek — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:10:34 +0000

And he played that thing pretty damn good! Watch Vedder play ‘Without You’ from his new ‘Ukulele Songs’ cd. It’s a great little song that sounds perfect with just that little tiny guitar. If you look closely you’ll see that Eddie has ‘Clarence’ written on his ukulele in honor of the recent passing of Clarence Clemens.

Eddie Vedder Releases Ukulele Songs Today [VIDEO]

JMrozek — Tue, 31 May 2011 18:50:13 +0000

I guess the big question is… how much do you love Pearl Jam or Eddie Vedder? Knowing in advance that this effort from Eddie will certainly be little outside the box, is it something that you’re dying to have? If it was Chris Cornell, I’d want even if it was clarinet songs. Not that I don’t enjoy [...]

Pearl Jam Announces Fall Festival Date

WQBK — Tue, 17 May 2011 17:31:47 +0000

There have been rumors of a Pearl Jam festival this summer at a centralized location in the United States to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of the band. Pearl Jam has made it official, they will host and headline a festival on Labor Day weekend. The show also coincides with the release of their documentary.