In the summer of 1990, Eddie Vedder left the surf and sun in San Diego to join a group of friends working to put a new band together in the Seattle underground. Within months, they were anything but underground; they’d found their lead singer, and Vedder went on to lead Pearl Jam on a global takeover of ‘90s culture. In this latest edition of Audible’s Words + Music series, Vedder dives deep, reflecting on a life at the intersection of art, sensitivity, and masculinity.

One of the best-selling artists of all time, Vedder is characteristically honest about the challenges of remaining authentic in the face of staggering success. He delivers a raw, emotional story on the perils and joys of fame and friendship, passing on the option of dishing out tales of rock and roll hijinks. Now you can hear his take on the power of accountability and what it takes to keep the creative flame burning as a father.

Vedder's highly anticipated new album Earthling will be available on February 11 via Seattle Surf/Republic Records.