Eddie Vedder sings.
Eddie Vedder ( born Edward Louis Severson ; December 23 , 1964 ) is an American musician , singer and songwriter best known as a member of the rock band Pearl Jam , with whom he performs lead vocals and is one of three guitarists . Into the Wild is the debut solo studio album by Pearl Jam vocalist Eddie Vedder , and is based on his contributions to the soundtrack for the film Into the Wild ( 2007 ) . Pearl Jam . Since its inception , the band 's line-up has comprised Eddie Vedder ( lead vocals ) , Mike McCready ( lead guitar ) , Stone Gossard ( rhythm guitar ) and Jeff Ament ( bass ) .