Eddie Vedder is an American musician and singer-songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and one of the three guitarists of the alternative rock band Pearl Jam. His baritone vocal style, often filled with raw emotion, has become one of the defining elements of the band's sound. Vedder's lyrics frequently address personal and social issues, contributing to Pearl Jam's reputation as a band with a conscience. Among his significant works, the album "Ten" stands out, having been certified thirteen times platinum in the US and influencing a generation of rock musicians.