Pearl Jam
Years Active: 1990–present
Members’ Current Ages (2025): Eddie Vedder: , Jeff Ament: , Stone Gossard: , Mike McCready: , Matt Cameron:
👤 Members & Bio
Eddie Vedder: Born December 23, 1964 – Vocals, Guitar
Jeff Ament: Born March 10, 1963 – Bass
Stone Gossard: Born July 20, 1966 – Rhythm Guitar
Mike McCready: Born April 5, 1966 – Lead Guitar
Matt Cameron: Born November 28, 1962 – Drums (joined 1998)
Origin: Seattle, Washington, USA
Genres: Grunge, Alternative Rock
Net Worth: Combined estimated $500M+ (2025)
Businesses: Pearl Jam catalog, Eddie Vedder’s solo work, activism & causes
Total Social Followers: 20M+ across platforms
Notable Works: “Alive”, “Jeremy”, “Even Flow”, “Last Kiss”, “Black”
Current Status: Active – still touring and recording
🎓 Early Days & Formation
- Formed in Seattle in 1990 after the breakup of Mother Love Bone.
- Eddie Vedder joined after sending demo tapes from California.
- Their debut album *Ten* (1991) became one of the best-selling rock records ever.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 1991: Released debut album *Ten*, featuring “Alive”, “Jeremy”, and “Even Flow”.
- 1994: Won Grammy for “Spin the Black Circle”.
- 1998: Matt Cameron of Soundgarden joined as drummer.
- 2000s: Known for activism, Ticketmaster battle, and global tours.
- 2020: Released *Gigaton*, critically acclaimed.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- 2 Grammy Awards from 15 nominations.
- American Music Award for Favorite Alternative Artist.
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2017).
- MTV Video Music Awards – Best Video for “Jeremy”.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Pearl Jam refused to make traditional music videos after “Jeremy”.
- They fought Ticketmaster in the 1990s to lower concert ticket fees.
- *Ten* has sold over 13 million copies in the US alone.
- Eddie Vedder is an avid surfer and ukulele player.
- The band is known for changing setlists every night on tour.
- They have a dedicated fan club called the “Ten Club”.
- Vedder contributed to the *Into the Wild* soundtrack (2007).
- Pearl Jam is considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 1990s.
- Matt Cameron also remains a member of Soundgarden.
- Their political activism includes environmental causes and social justice.
- Pearl Jam has sold over 85 million albums worldwide.
- They are among the longest-running bands from the Seattle grunge era still active.
- The band name was inspired by Eddie Vedder’s great-grandmother Pearl.
- They often release live bootlegs officially for fans.
- Pearl Jam headlined major festivals like Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Pearl Jam form?
They formed in 1990 in Seattle, Washington.
Who are the members?
Eddie Vedder, Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready, Matt Cameron.
How old is Eddie Vedder in 2025?
He is years old.
What is their net worth?
Estimated combined $500M+ (2025).
What are their biggest hits?
“Alive”, “Jeremy”, “Even Flow”, “Black”, “Last Kiss”.
When were they inducted into the Hall of Fame?
In 2017.
Where are they from?
Seattle, Washington, USA.