Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder and More Take Part in the Who Jam Session

Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder and More Take Part in the Who Jam Session

2015-05-16

Story by Anne Erickson

Eddie Vedder and more famed rockers participated in a Who jam session for a good cause

Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder, Joe Walsh and Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen teamed up with legendary rockers the Who Thursday night (March 14). The concert, which took place at the Rosemont Theater in Chicago, raised funds to benefit the Who’s Teen Cancer America.

According to Rolling Stone, Pete Townshend performed two acoustic songs, after which the Who touring band strutted on the stage to perform. Singer Roger Daltrey was on vocal rest, saying to the crowd, “I can’t sing tonight.” Doctor’s orders. But we’ve got a whole bunch of fantastic guests lined up for you.”

A special moment happened when Vedder pulled out his ukelele to perform “Blue, Red and Grey,” off the Who’s “Who by Numbers.” Other highlights include Vedder’s performance or “Corrine, Corrine,” a Bob Dylan cover, with Pete Townshend, and an all-star finale of “My Generation” with Vedder, Pete Townshend and Nelsen.

Set List (via Rolling Stone):

“She Asked Me,” Simon Townshend and Eddie Vedder
“I’m the Answer,” Simon Townshend and Eddie Vedder
“Blue, Red and Grey,” Eddie Vedder
“Far Behind,” Eddie Vedder
“Corrine, Corrina,” (Bob Dylan cover) Eddie Vedder and Pete Townshend
“You Stand By Me,” Eddie Vedder and Pete Townshend
“Drowned,” Pete Townshend
“I’m the One,” Pete Townshend
“The Kids Are Alright,” Pete Townshend and Joe Walsh
“Eminence Front,” Pete Townshend and Joe Walsh
“Summertime Blues,” Pete Townshend, Joe Walsh and Joan Jett
“I Can’t Explain,” Pete Townshend
“Behind Blue Eyes,” Eddie Vedder and Pete Townshend
“Betterman,” Eddie Vedder and Pete Townshend
“Save It For Later,” Eddie Vedder and Pete Townshend
“Won’t Get Fooled Again,” Eddie Vedder, Pete Townshend, Joe Walsh and Rick Nielsen
“My Generation,” Eddie Vedder, Pete Townshend, Joe Walsh and Rick Nielsen

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