The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 830: 9 great alt-rock cover songs
October 12th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
There’s something fun and satisfying about learning to play one of your favourite songs for yourself: learning the lyrics, figuring
Browsing the "Eddie Vedder" Tag
Some Pearl Jam fans will have trouble with this Eddie Vedder solo gig. They shouldn’t.
September 30th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
For the first decade of Pearl Jam’s life, the group was powered by idealism. Fight Ticketmaster! We won’t do music
The Trump baby blimp showed up at a Pearl Jam show this week
July 20th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
After being flown above London during Donald Trump’s visit last week, you might well ask what’s become of the baby
Jack Jam – Jack White meets Pearl Jam
July 16th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
[Another report from correspondent Gilles LeBlanc. – AC] Forget backpacking across Europe – When I was younger, all I wanted
Random music news for Wednesday, June 20, 2018
June 20th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
The church down the street from me is already advertising August vacation bible school. Too soon, people. Too soon. It’s
Eddie Vedder tells the story of his most famous stage dive–and one that almost killed him.
June 18th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Back in the early days of Pearl Jam, Eddie Vedder was fearless–foolishly so, in fact. He’d climb scaffolding and speaker
Eddie Vedder’s new single will go to people who buy tickets to see his beloved Chicago Cubs
June 13th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
The Chicago Cubs have no greater friend and fan than Eddie Vedder. Not only does he often show up to
The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 823: Before they were famous
May 18th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
No one is born a rock star. Well, maybe in terms of attitude, but not if we’re talking about an
Watch Eddie Vedder, Chad Smith and Will Ferrell cover Depeche Mode
February 15th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
At a cancer charity event in Seattle, Eddie Vedder, Chad Smith of the Chili Peppers and his (fake) mortal enemy,
Family Guy Cutaway: “Vedder Call Saul”
October 16th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
What if Eddie Vedder got in trouble had needed a shady lawyer? Would he call Saul? Maybe–at least according to
Now Musicians Like Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters and Prophets of Rage are Taking a Knee
September 26th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
What began as a one-man protest by Colin Kaepernick has mushroomed into an NFL-wide demonstration of solidarity. Some of the
Eddie Vedder Went Busking Outside of a Chicago Cubs Game. Twice.
September 18th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Pearl Jam may be from Seattle, but Eddie Vedder’s baseball heart will always belong to his beloved Chicago Cubs. He’ll
Eddie Vedder Joins Roger Waters (Again) to Perform “Comfortably Numb”
July 26th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Eddie Vedder has joined Rogers Waters onstage to sing Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb” maybe half a dozen times. The latest
Random Music News for Monday, July 24, 2017
July 24th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Is it just me or is the amount of paper on toilet paper rolls shrinking? Just askin’. While you ponder that,
Random Music News for Tuesday, June 20, 2017
June 20th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
The concept of the summer blockbuster was born on this day in 1975 when Jaws opened. Since then, Hollywood has
Random Music News for Thursday, June 15, 2017
June 15th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Back in 1970 on this day, Charles Manson went on trial for the Tate murders. He’s still in jail, of
Random Music News for Wednesday, June 14, 2017
June 14th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
It was on this day in 1994 that Vancouver lost its mind and engaged in the Stanley Cup riot. And
Eddie Vedder Made This Emotional Onstage Speech About Chris Cornell
June 7th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Eddie hadn’t publically said anything about the death of longtime friend Chris Cornell. There were a few indirect mentions during
Watch Eddie Vedder’s Tribute to Chris Cornell in Amsterdam
May 30th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Eddie Vedder and Chris Cornell were buddies and collaborators for more than a quarter-century, so Chris’ death hit Eddie hard.
I’m Trying to Imagine Eddie Vedder’s Headspace Right Now.
May 21st, 2017 | by Alan Cross
First, it was Kurt, dead of a shotgun blast to the head. Then it was Layne Staley, who turned into
The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 789: 10 Unusual (Or at Least Lesser Known) Things About Pearl Jam
May 19th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Pearl Jam is one of the most-documented bands of the last 30 years. Even before the Internet came along, fans
Eddie Vedder Gets a Cameo in a Chicago Cubs TV Spot
April 3rd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
With the 2017 MLB season about to start, plenty of teams are rolling out commercials. The Chicago Cubs (World Series
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