Eddie Vedder Quotes

A collection of quotes by Eddie Vedder.

Eddie Vedder is an American musician, singer, and songwriter who gained worldwide fame as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the rock band Pearl Jam. He was born on December 23, 1964, in Evanston, Illinois. Vedder had a challenging upbringing and struggled with personal issues growing up, but found solace and passion in music.

In 1990, Vedder became a pivotal figure in the grunge movement when he joined Pearl Jam, originally known as Mookie Blaylock. The band's debut album, "Ten," released in 1991, propelled them to international success. Vedder's powerful, emotive vocals and introspective lyrics became defining features of Pearl Jam's sound.

Beyond his work with Pearl Jam, Vedder has established himself as a solo artist and has contributed to various film soundtracks. He released his first solo album, "Into the Wild," in 2007, which earned critical acclaim and a Grammy nomination. Vedder's distinctive voice and ability to convey deep emotions through his music have garnered him a dedicated fan base and immense respect within the industry.

Throughout his career, Vedder has used his platform to advocate for various causes, such as environmentalism, social justice, and support for veterans. Known for his charismatic stage presence and genuine connection with his audience, Eddie Vedder has become an influential and iconic figure in rock music.

The love received is the love that is saved.

The love received is the love that is saved.

Love

If he can't sleep, how will he ever dream?

If he can't sleep, how will he ever dream?

Music Inspirational Lyrics

I'm trying to break any chain of negative parenting that I m

I'm trying to break any chain of negative parenting that I might have survived.

Parenting

Music was your real passion, this thing you held dear even a

Music was your real passion, this thing you held dear even above family. It was this relationship that never betrayed you. Once it became your job - this thing that was highly visible, this thing that became about commerce - that's when you were holding onto music like it was a palm tree in a hurricane.

Family

I think the hardest thing about making music now is being a

I think the hardest thing about making music now is being a great dad at the same time. There's an insanity that goes with writing - a mad scientist thing that you have to go through - and sacrificing a kid's upbringing to do that is not an option.

Dad

You know, rock stardom... I have a hard time discussing that

You know, rock stardom... I have a hard time discussing that because I don't really accept it. It's not really that tangible. What's really bizarre is how it's used as a thing - you know, 'He's the rock star of politics,' 'He's the rock star of quarterbacks' - like it's the greatest thing in the world.

Politics

Life moves fast. As much as you can learn from your history,

Life moves fast. As much as you can learn from your history, you have to move forward.

History

It's an art to live with pain... mix the light into gray.

It's an art to live with pain... mix the light into gray.

Art

I was living on the wrong side of the tracks in Evanston, Il

I was living on the wrong side of the tracks in Evanston, Illinois, in a home for boys. We had these Jackson 5 records. I really related to their voices - they were about my age, but they were doing it.

Age

I think that if your approach is one where you don't want to

I think that if your approach is one where you don't want to alienate anybody, you're going to have to soften the viewpoint or the information that you're offering to such an extent that it doesn't have the power to make any difference. You have to take that risk.

Power

Pretty much at all times music motivates me. How can I say t

Pretty much at all times music motivates me. How can I say this without sounding in any way proud of myself? Obviously I've always written songs that are critical of our government, and talk about our times. Hopefully you attempt to be timeless while doing it.

Government

No matter how good you are, at some point your kids are gonn

No matter how good you are, at some point your kids are gonna have to create their own independence and think that Mom and Dad aren't cool, just to establish themselves. That's what adolescence is about. They're gonna go through that no matter what.

Cool

People on death row, the treatment of animals, women's right

People on death row, the treatment of animals, women's right to choose. So much in America is based on religious fundamentalist Christianity. Grow up! This is the modern world!

Death

I'd like people to be educated on the voting machines, makin

I'd like people to be educated on the voting machines, making sure that our democracy isn't being hijacked by computer technology. There's no reason there can't be a paper trail on those machines.

Technology

The best revenge is to live on and prove yourself.

The best revenge is to live on and prove yourself.

Best

I think music is the greatest art form that exists, and I th

I think music is the greatest art form that exists, and I think people listen to music for different reasons, and it serves different purposes. Some of it is background music, and some of it is things that might affect a person's day, if not their life, or change an attitude. The best songs are the ones that make you feel something.

Art

Do you force your kids to pay attention to what's going on,

Do you force your kids to pay attention to what's going on, or do you let them live their lives outside of it? My hope is that my child is a strong activist. That would make me most proud.

Hope