Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron is leaving the band after 27 years
The band announced Monday that drummer Matt Cameron is leaving the group.
'After 27 fantastic years, I have taken my final steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam,' Cameron, 62, said in a social media statement.
8 Matt Cameron performing at the Ohana Festival in Sept. 2024.
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Cameron, who was Pearl Jam's longest-tenured drummer, thanked his now-former bandmates Eddie Vedder, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready and Jeff Ament 'for inviting me into the band in 1998 and for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, filled with friendships, artistry, challenges and laughter.'
8 Matt Cameron and Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam at the 32nd Annual Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony in 2017.
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8 Matt Cameron on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' in 2016.
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'I am forever grateful to the crew, staff and fans the world over,' the musician continued. 'It's been an incredible journey. More to follow. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.'
Cameron did not share his reason for leaving Pearl Jam.
8 Pearl Jam announces Matt Cameron is leaving the band.
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The remaining band members shared their own statement about Cameron's exit.
'From being one of our first musical heroes in the bands Skinyard and the mighty Soundgarden, to playing on our first demos in 1990, Matt Cameron has been a singular and true powerhouse of a musician and drummer,' Pearl Jam wrote.
8 Matt Cameron performs with Pearl Jam in 2000.
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'He has propelled the last 27 years of Pearl Jam live shows and studio recordings. It was a deeply important chapter for our group and we wish him well always,' the statement added. 'He will be deeply missed and is forever our friend in art and music. We love you Matt.'
Fans reacted to Cameron's exit from the band with supportive comments on social media.
'27 unforgettable years thank you for the rhythm, heart, and legacy, Matt,' one fan wrote on X.
8 Pearl Jam performs on 'Saturday Night Live' in 1992.
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'End of an era! Much love to Matt!' another fan said.
'This is shocking. 'Chapter'.. this has been 30 years! Thank you Matt,' a third account tweeted.
8 Matt Cameron performs during BottleRock at Napa Valley Expo on May 25, 2024.
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Someone else wrote, 'Thanks Matt. You've been a part of something extraordinary. Happy retirement.'
Two months before Cameron announced his exit, Pearl Jam wrapped up their Dark Matter World Tour.
Cameron joined Pearl Jam in 1998 after the band rotated through several drummers including Dave Krusen, Matt Chamberlain, Dave Abbruzzese and Jack Irons.
8 Matt Cameron performs on stage at Fenway Park on August 5, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Pearl Jam's first album with Cameron was 2000's 'Binaural,' their sixth studio album in total. The band has since released six more albums, the most recent being 2024's 'Dark Matter.'
Cameron was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 for his work with Pearl Jam. He will be inducted again later this year as a member of his former group Soundgarden.
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