Happy birthday! Eddie Vedder turns 61 today

The iconic and legendary singer turns 61 on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025.

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Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder is celebrating his 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter-musician Eddie Vedder has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Vedder, a cultural icon

Born Edward Louis Severson III in Evanston on December 23, 1964, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Vedder's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Eddie hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Eddie Vedder as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 61.

Happy Birthday, Eddie, you're the best!

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