Eddie Vedder

Pearl Jam Working on New "Different" Album

The good news keeps rolling in. Yesterday we wrote about Portishead planning a new album and today, Stone Gossard has confirmed that Pearl Jam is working their 10th studio release. The Pearl Jam guitarist spoke to Rolling Stone recently and gave out some juicy information.I think the main thing is...

Music Quiz: Name That Environmental Rock Star

Most musicians are easy to identify; their voices, their sound, and especially their faces, clue us in to their identity immediately. But what about their "before they were big" faces?Before they were rich and famous, these artists had to succomb to yearbook photos, family portraits, and the other moments that...

Dave Grohl, Eddie Vedder, Pat Smear & Mike Watt Jam Session

What do you get when you have Dave Grohl, Eddie Vedder, Pat Smear and Mike Watt in the same room? Well, if you were in Seattle this past Wednesday, you got to hear one hell of a jam session.Mike Watt was performing with his band the Missingmen when Eddie, Dave...

Pearl Jam Is Announced as 2011 Planet Defenders on Earth Day

Yesterday, on Earth Day, Rock The Earth announced this year's "Planet Defenders"--individuals or groups who fight to protect the environment. The honor was awarded to one artist, one community leader, and one grassroots activist. The artist: Pearl Jam.Pearl Jam is no stranger to environmental activism. Frontman Eddie Vedder has been...

Eddie Vedder Announces US Solo Tour

Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder has announced dates for his solo tour in support of his upcoming album, Ukulele Songs. Joining him on tour will be Glen Hansard from The Swell Season and The Frames. The tour kicks off in Providence, Rhode Island, on June 15, eventually ending in Seattle,...

The Early Careers of Grunge Musicians

Have you ever wondered what musicians’ jobs were before they made it big? Today, we start a new series to answer just that. "Before They Were Big" seeks to answer that burning question. This edition features some of the artists whose talents contributed to the grunge revolution.Kurt Cobain - NirvanaKurt...