Drummer Matt Cameron has announced his departure from Pearl Jam after 27 years.
Cameron expressed his gratitude to the band, saying, “Much love and respect to Jeff, Ed, Mike and Stone for inviting me into the band in 1998 and for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime.”
Pearl Jam acknowledged Cameron’s significant contribution, stating, “Matt Cameron has been a singular and true powerhouse of a musician and drummer.”
Cameron joined Pearl Jam in 1998 after Soundgarden’s breakup and has played on every Pearl Jam album from 2000’s Binaural through their latest record, 2024’s Dark Matter.
The band expressed their fondness for Cameron, saying, “He will be deeply missed and is forever our friend in art and music.”
