When the PJ frontman rocks the bleachers instead of a stage.
Saturday, September 13th, 2025, Wrigley Field wasn’t just hosting another Cubs game—it was hosting an Eddie Vedder mini-show. Alongside him, Cindy Crawford, fashion legend, and Anthony Rizzo, retired Cubs captain, led fans in singing Take Me Out to the Ballgame. For Pearl Jam fans, this wasn’t just baseball—it was Eddie bringing the same raw energy and authenticity you’d get at a PJ show, straight to the stands.
Eddie admitted he was “terrified” to sing in front of Cubs fans and even accidentally dropped an F-bomb during an interview, apologizing immediately. But the magic was there: Eddie’s voice, Cindy’s star power, and Rizzo’s connection to the fans created a true community moment. It’s exactly the vibe you get at a Pearl Jam concert, where every fan matters and every note counts.
The final score? Totally secondary. Cubs lost 5-4 to the Tampa Bay Rays, but for those in the stands, singing with Eddie Vedder was a real win. A night where baseball met rock, and Eddie reminded everyone why he’s not just a Cubs fan, but a genuine ambassador of passion for music and sport.
Born in Reggio Emilia in 1980. He created pearljamonline.it in 2001 and wrote the first edition of “Pearl Jam Evolution” in 2009 along with his wife Daria. Since 2022, he is behind 2 podcasts: “Pearl Jam dalla A alla Z” and “Fuori Orario Not Another Podcast”. He has collaborated with Barracuda Style, HvsR, Rolling Stone, Rockol and Il Fatto Quotidiano. He continues relentlessly to try to find “beautiful melodies that say terrible things”.
Favorite song: Present Tense
Favorite album: No Code
Favorite bands/artists other than PJ: Tom Waits, Soundgarden, Ramones, Bruce Springsteen, IDLES, Fontaines D.C., Mark Lanegan, R.E.M., Radiohead, Cat Power, Dead Kennedys