Glen Hansard, Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Ringo Starr are among the names who will feature on Eddie Vedder's upcoming new album Earthling.
The Pearl Jam frontman’s new solo record is out on February 11 and will also see Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and former Chilis guitarist (and current Pearl Jam touring member) Josh Klinghoffer making guest appearances.
Vedder has released the track Brother The Cloud from the album and will take Earthling on a US tour later this year with a band called The Earthlings, which will include Hansard on guitar and backing vocals, Smith on drums and Klinghoffer on guitar, as well as Jane’s Addiction bassist Chris Chaney and producer Andrew Wyatt.
The newly formed group gave their live debut at Vedder’s own Ohana Festival last September, covering songs by R.E.M. and Prince.
In December, Vedder took part in Elton John’s star-studded Zoom call with all of the collaborators on John’s recent The Lockdown Sessions album.
