Early Life and Education of Eddie Vedder: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Eddie Vedder. A timeline of key moments.

Eddie Vedder is an influential American musician, best known as the lead vocalist, lyricist, and guitarist for the iconic rock band Pearl Jam. Beyond his contributions to Pearl Jam's groundbreaking music, he was also involved in Temple of the Dog, a tribute to Andrew Wood. Vedder's impact extends beyond music, as he is also known for his activism.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

November 1993: Arrest in New Orleans

In November 1993, Eddie Vedder and White Sox pitcher Jack McDowell were involved in a barroom brawl in New Orleans, Louisiana, which led to Vedder's arrest for public drunkenness and disturbing the peace.

March 25, 1995: Rescue While Surfing in New Zealand

On March 25, 1995, Eddie Vedder was carried 250 feet off the coast while surfing with Tim Finn in New Zealand and had to be rescued by lifeguards.

1998: National Anthem Performance at NBA Finals

In 1998, Eddie Vedder sang the national anthem before the third game of the NBA Finals in Chicago.

2000: Start dating Jill McCormick

In 2000, Eddie Vedder started dating Jill McCormick, who would become his wife in 2010.

2004: Birth of daughter Olivia

In 2004, Eddie Vedder's first daughter, Olivia, was born.

2005: Near-Loss at Sea

In 2005, Eddie Vedder was nearly lost at sea while trying to paddle from Molokaʻi to Oʻahu.

2007: First Pitch at Wrigley Field

In 2007, a few days before performing with Pearl Jam in Chicago for Lollapalooza, Eddie Vedder threw out the first pitch at Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Cubs.

2008: Birth of daughter Harper

In 2008, Eddie Vedder's second daughter, Harper, was born.

September 18, 2010: Marriage to Jill McCormick

On September 18, 2010, Eddie Vedder married his longtime girlfriend, model Jill McCormick, whom he had been dating since 2000.

2014: Co-founding EB Research Partnership

In 2014, Eddie Vedder and Jill McCormick co-founded the EB Research Partnership, a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for the genetic skin disorder epidermolysis bullosa.

2016: Cubs Win World Series with Vedder's Song

In 2016, Eddie Vedder sang "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" at Game 5 of the World Series. The day after the Cubs won the 2016 World Series, the Cubs' official Twitter account posted a montage video backed by Vedder's song "All the Way" in a tribute to Cubs fans.

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June 6, 2017: Vedder's tribute to Cornell in London

During his solo concert in London on June 6, 2017, Eddie Vedder spoke publicly for the first time about Chris Cornell's death on May 18, 2017, expressing deep affection and admiration for Cornell.