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Eddie Vedder Reveals The True Story Behind Even Flow #pearljam #seattle #eddievedder #grunge

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Did you know Pearl Jam’s classic song Even Flow was inspired by a real person? In this clip, Eddie Vedder shares the emotional backstory behind the track during a 2018 fundraiser for homelessness at Seattle’s Safeco Field. The song tells the story of an unhoused Vietnam War veteran named Eddie, whom Vedder befriended while recording the album, Ten. Sadly, Eddie never got to hear the song that was partly inspired by his struggles.

About Eddie Vedder

Eddie Jerome Vedder (born Edward Louis Severson III, December 23, 1964) is an American singer, musician, and songwriter. He is the lead vocalist, primary lyricist, and one of three guitarists for the rock band Pearl Jam. He was previously a guest vocalist for supergroup Temple of the Dog, a tribute band dedicated to singer Andrew Wood. In 2007, Vedder released his first solo album as a soundtrack for the film Into the Wild (2007). His second album, Ukulele Songs, and a live DVD titled Water on t...

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