10 Greatest Rock Frontmen Of All Time
6. Eddie Vedder - Pearl Jam
When it comes to the alternative rock boom of the early 90's, captivating frontmen were a rare breed. There were certainly people with magnetic personalities like Kurt Cobain, but the live show would always be straightforward punk rock thrashabouts. Once Eddie Vedder joined Pearl Jam, the wild stage antics were brought to the forefront yet again.
In the early days of the band's existence, Vedder would use the band's instrumental sections as an opportunity for daring theatrics. As the played underneath him, Vedder would climb the scaffolding of the stage with zero regard for his self preservation. This would culminate in fantastic vocal performances once he resurfaced to the microphone. Even stage dives at these shows were not uncommon.
Look no further than early Pearl Jam videos, which feature Vedder climbing the length of the venue only to dive into a sea of fans. As the band has gone on, the antics have dwindled, with Vedder keeping the crowd captivated with his messages regarding everything from politics to our own humanity. While the performances have gotten less death-defying over the years, Eddie Vedder still possesses what it takes to stir up emotion in every crowd he encounters.