Matt Cameron has stop Pearl Jam after 27 years.
Matt Cameron has left Pearl Jam
The 62-year-old drummer – who joined the Jeremy grunge rock band in 1998 after Jack Irons left mid-tour after the discharge of Yield – has confirmed his departure after “an extremely journey”.
In a press release on Instagram, he stated: “After 27 incredible years, I’ve taken my remaining steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam.
“A lot love and respect to Jeff [Ament], Ed[die Vedder], Mike [McCready] and Stone [Gossard] for inviting me into the band in 1998 and for giving me the chance of a lifetime, one full of friendships, artistry, challenges and laughter.
“I’m endlessly grateful to the crew, employees and followers the world over. It has been an unbelievable journey.
“Extra to observe. Thanks all from the underside of my coronary heart.”
Matt – who has additionally been a member of Soundgarden since 1986 – is but to disclose the rationale for his departure, or his future plans.
Nevertheless, the remaining members of Pearl Jam insisted he “will probably be deeply missed”.
In their very own assertion, they added: “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 essential chapter for our group and we want him properly all the time.
“He will probably be deeply missed and is endlessly our buddy in artwork and music. We love you Matt.”
In 2023, Matt was among the many musicians rumoured to be becoming a member of Foo Fighters after the loss of life of Taylor Hawkins the earlier yr.
He and Atom Willard – who previously performed for the likes of Aginst Me!, Angels and Airwaves, and The Offspring – had been each reported to be in talks to hitch the Better of You rockers.
Nevertheless, Atom went onto be part of Alkaline Trio, and Matt wrote on Instagram on the time: “FYI the web rumours are false, I have never joined the Foos.”
