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“Our influences are who we are. It's rare that anything is an absolutely pure vision; even Daniel Johnston sounds like the Beatles. And that's the problem with the bands I'm always asked about, the ones derivative of the early Seattle sound. They don't dilute their influences enough.”

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Eddie Vedder, born on December 23, 1964, is a renowned American musician. He is best known as the lead singer of the rock band Pearl Jam, whose unique voice and heartfelt lyrics have won him a dedicated fan base. more

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