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Eddie Vedder Taking Part in Tribute Show Honoring Leslie Jordan

Eddie Vedder is taking part in an all-star tribute show next month honoring late actor Leslie Jordan. “Reportin’ For Duty: A Tribute to Leslie Jordan” is set for February 19…

Eddie Vedder and Leslie Jordan
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Eddie Vedder is taking part in an all-star tribute show next month honoring late actor Leslie Jordan.

"Reportin' For Duty: A Tribute to Leslie Jordan" is set for February 19 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Tickets for the event go on sale on January 13 at 10 AM at AXS.com.

In addition to Vedder, a number of country music's biggest names are booked for the tribute show. Among them are Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne, Ashley McBryde, Lukas Nelson and more. Many actors will also be making appearances at the event. So far, the list of actors includes Mayim Bialik, Max Greenfield, Margaret Cho, Paul Reubens and many more.

Vedder may seem like an unusual booking for this tribute to Jordan. However, the Pearl Jam frontman appeared on Jordan's 2021 gospel/country album Company's Comin'. The two dueted on the song "The One Who Hideth Me," which can be heard below.

Jordan died in October at age 67 after suffering injuries from a car accident in Los Angeles. He was best known for his roles in Will & Grace, the American Horror Story franchise and Call Me Kat.

Eddie Vedder hasn't been as prolific with side-projects as his Pearl Jam bandmates: Stone Gossard used to have a band called Brad (R.I.P. Shawn Smith) and currently is a band called Painted Shield; he's also done solo records. Jeff Ament has been part of Three Fish, Tres Mtns. and RNDM, and has put out a bunch of solo songs. Matt Cameron's discography includes a number of projects including Hater, Wellwater Conspiracy, Harrybu McCage and Ten Commandos. Mike McCready, meanwhile, has been a member of Mad Season and the Rockfords.

Vedder, meanwhile, has just three solo albums to his name, so far: but it turns out that he has a pretty impressive discography outside of the band. He's frequently contributed songs to various artist compilations, done one-off singles, and collaborated with other artists. Here are some of our favorite Vedder moments outside of Pearl Jam.

28. Eddie Vedder - “Matter Of Time” from the ‘Matter of Time’ EP (2020)

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27. Elton John and Eddie Vedder - 'E-Ticket'

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26. Supersuckers with Eddie Vedder - “Poor Girl” from ‘Free The West Memphis Three’ (2000)

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25. Neil Finn - “Stuff and Nonsense (live)” from ‘7 Worlds Collide’ (2001)

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24. Eddie Vedder - “All The Way” (single-only release, 2008)

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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 12: Musician Eddie Vedder watches batting practice prior to game three of the National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on October 12, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)


23. Neil Young - “Peace and Love” from ‘Mirror Ball’ (1995)

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22. Eddie Vedder - “Setting Forth” from ‘Into The Wild’ (2007)

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21. Eddie Vedder - “My City Of Ruins (live)”

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20. Eddie Vedder and Zeke - “I Believe In Miracles” from ‘We’re A Happy Family: A Tribute To Ramones’ (2003)

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19. Eddie Vedder - “Sleeping By Myself” from ‘Ukulele Songs’ (2011)

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18. Pete Townshend and Eddie Vedder - “Heart To Hang Onto” from ‘A Benefit For Maryville Academy’ (1999)

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17. Eddie Vedder - “Rise” from ‘Into The Wild’ (2007)

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16. Tom Morello with Bruce Springsteen and Eddie Vedder - “Highway To Hell’ from ‘The Atlas Underground Fire’ (2021)

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15. The Who with Eddie Vedder - “I’m One (live)” from ‘Live At The Royal Albert Hall’ (2003)

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14. Eddie Vedder - “Longing To Belong” from ‘Ukulele Songs’ (2011)

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13. Eddie Vedder - “Far Behind” from ‘Into The Wild’ (2007)

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12. Eddie Vedder - “You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away” from ‘I Am Sam’ (2002)

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11. Eddie Vedder and Chris Martin - “Don’t Dream It’s Over (live)” from the Global Citizen Festival (2016)

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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 24: Musicians Eddie Vedder (L) and Chris Martin perform onstage during the 2016 Global Citizen Festival In Central Park To End Extreme Poverty By 2030 at Central Park on September 24, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Global Citizen)


10. Eddie Vedder - “Hard Sun” from ‘Into The Wild’ (2007)

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9. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan with Eddie Vedder - “The Face Of Love” from ‘Dead Man Walking’ (1995)

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8. Mike Watt with Eddie Vedder and Dave Grohl - “Against The ‘70s” from ‘Ball-Hog Or Tugboat?’ (1995)

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7. Eddie Vedder - “Society” from ‘Into The Wild’ (2007)

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6. Eddie Vedder and Ben Harper - “No More (live)” from ‘Body of War: Songs that Inspired an Iraq War Veteran’ (2008)

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5. Eddie Vedder - “Long Way” from ‘Earthling’ (2022)

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4. Eddie Vedder - “Guaranteed” from “Into The Wild” (2007)

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3. Eddie Vedder - “Brother The Cloud’ from ‘Earthling’ (2022)

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2. Eddie Vedder and Mike McCready - “Masters of War” from ‘Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Celebration” (1992)

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1. Temple of the Dog - “Hunger Strike” from ‘Temple of the Dog’ (1991)

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Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights