Eddie Vedder and Steven Wilson Jr. release stunning version of Temple Of The Dog’s Hunger Strike
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder and singer-songwriter Steven Wilson Jr. have released a live version of Temple Of The Dog’s “Hunger Strike”. The collaboration brings Vedder back to a song closely associated with the late Chris Cornell and the Seattle grunge scene.
The performance was recorded during Wilson Jr.’s show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, where Vedder joined him on stage. “Hunger Strike” was originally released by Temple Of The Dog in 1991, with Cornell and Vedder sharing lead vocals; the article describes the new rendition as a striking take on the classic.
In short
- Eddie Vedder joined Steven Wilson Jr. for “Hunger Strike”.
- The live performance was recorded at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.
- The song first appeared on Temple Of The Dog’s 1991 album.
Explained simply
Temple Of The Dog was a Seattle band formed in the early 1990s as a tribute to singer Andrew Wood, who died in 1990. Its members included Chris Cornell, then of Soundgarden, and Eddie Vedder, who later became Pearl Jam’s frontman.
“Hunger Strike” appeared on the band’s 1991 album and is known for Cornell and Vedder sharing the vocals. Its ties to Cornell and the Seattle music scene help explain why later performances of the song draw attention.