by Pearl Jam lead singer Eddie Vedder accidentally swore during a live television interview at a Chicago Cubs game. Jomboy Media reported the incident.
The incident occurred during Saturday’s Chicago Cubs vs Tampa Bay Rays game when Vedder was interviewed on the Cubs broadcast. The musician was discussing his experience celebrating the day with players and celebrities.
When asked what it was like to celebrate the day with Anthony Rizzo, Vedder responded positively about the experience.
“I’ve never gotten to sit with my favorite player in the bleachers,” Vedder said.
The conversation then turned to his experience singing with Rizzo and Cindy Crawford. This led to the unintended profanity.
“Oh, I was terrified. Cause I didn’t want them to f*ck up,” Vedder said during the live broadcast.
The moment was captured and shared on social media. It drew attention from baseball and music fans alike.
The incident highlights Vedder’s deep connection to the Chicago Cubs. This passion has defined much of his public persona beyond music. His appearance at Wrigley Field represents decades of unwavering loyalty to the team.
Audacy reported that Vedder’s Cubs fandom traces back to childhood visits to Wrigley Field with his grandfather. He described seeing the field for the first time as a “Wizard of Oz moment” that lit a lasting fire for the team. This early experience shaped his lifelong devotion to the Cubs through both triumphant and challenging seasons.
The Pearl Jam frontman has been particularly vocal about the emotional impact of the Cubs’ historic 2016 World Series victory. iHeartRadio noted that Vedder reflected on the character-building nature of supporting the team through decades of adversity. He described the intense relief felt during the victory’s final moments.
“The character that was built by rooting for this team through all the adversity, through all the close calls, through all the heartbreak,” Vedder said about the Cubs’ journey to their first championship in 108 years.
Vedder’s Cubs loyalty has become as much a part of his identity as his music career. His regular appearances at Wrigley Field and passionate support for the team have made him one of the most recognizable celebrity fans in baseball. Saturday’s unscripted moment was both surprising and endearing to fans who appreciate his authentic enthusiasm for the game.
