Matt Cameron is leaving Pearl Jam, the drummer and his now-former bandmates announced at present on social media. Cameron thanked frontman Eddie Vedder, guitarists Stone Gossard and Mike McCready, and bassist Jeff Ament for welcoming him into the group in 1998, however he didn’t disclose the rationale for his departure. The remaining Pearl Jam members additionally didn’t say why Cameron is leaving. See their statements beneath.
Pearl Jam cycled by way of drummers earlier than discovering a gentle presence in Matt Cameron. The group’s first drummer, Dave Krusen, left in 1991, and was changed by Matt Chamberlain, who was within the band for a matter of weeks. Dave Abbruzzese took over in 1991, however he was changed in 1994 by Jack Irons, the band’s final drummer earlier than Cameron.
By the point Cameron joined Pearl Jam, the group had already recorded 5 studio albums—1991’s Ten, 1993’s Vs., 1994, Vitalogy, 1996’s No Code, and 1998’s Yield. His first album with Pearl Jam, Binaural, got here out in 2000, and he performed on the entire band’s ensuing studio albums, the newest of which, Dark Matter, got here out in 2024.
Previous to becoming a member of Pearl Jam, Matt Cameron spent over a decade with Soundgarden, enjoying on classics like Badmotorfinger and Superunknown. He additionally performed with Chris Cornell and his eventual Pearl Jam bandmates within the supergroup Temple of the Dog.
Outdoors of Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, Cameron collaborated with Zach Hill and Janet Weiss on a 2013 album referred to as Drumgasm. Later, in 2017, he launched his first correct solo album, Cavedweller, by way of Pearl Jam’s Monkeywrench Information. And, extra just lately, he teamed up with Krist Novoselic, Kim Thayil, and others to launch an album titled 3rd Secret.
Cameron was inducted into the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame in 2017 as a member of Pearl Jam. He’ll be formally inducted as a member of Soundgarden later this yr.
Matt Cameron:
After 27 improbable years, I’ve taken my ultimate steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam. A lot love and respect to Jeff, Ed, Mike and Stone for inviting me into the band in 1998 and for giving me the chance of a lifetime, stuffed with friendships, artistry, challenges and laughter. I’m without end grateful to the crew, workers and followers the world over. It’s been an unimaginable journey. Extra to observe. I thanks all from the underside of my coronary heart.
Peace and Love,
Matt Cameron
Pearl Jam:
From being one among our first musical heroes within the bands Skinyard and the mighty Soundgarden, to enjoying on our first demos in 1990, Matt Cameron has been a singular and true powerhouse of a musician and drummer.
He has propelled the final 27 years of Pearl Jam reside reveals and studio recordings. It was a deeply necessary chapter for our group and we want him properly at all times. He can be deeply missed and is without end our pal in artwork and music.
We love you Matt.
