AP Leisure Author (AP) — Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron mentioned Monday that he’s leaving the band after practically 30 years.
The 62-year-old Cameron introduced his departure in a social media publish.
“After 27 fantastic years, I have taken my final steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam,” Cameron mentioned. “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, filled with friendships, artistry, challenges and laughter.”
Cameron did not give a purpose for his departure.
“Matt Cameron has been a singular and true powerhouse of a musician and drummer. 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,” Pearl Jam members mentioned in an announcement posted to the band’s social media accounts.
They made no point out of a substitute.
Cameron, who performed drums for Soundgarden for greater than a decade earlier than becoming a member of Pearl Jam, was not a founding member of the band and did not play drums for the early albums that made them rock superstars.
However he offered some much-needed stability on the drum equipment after the band had gone via 4 others since its inception. He first joined in 1998 as a short lived substitute for Jack Irons, taking part in on an extended tour earlier than making his studio debut with the group on 2000’s “Binaural.”
He simply completed a yearlong tour with the band in assist of its twelfth studio album, “Dark Matter.”
Cameron was born and raised in San Diego earlier than transferring to Seattle shortly earlier than its music scene grew to become a worldwide phenomenon. He performed in proto-grunge band Pores and skin Yard earlier than becoming a member of Soundgarden. He did double responsibility with Pearl Jam and a reunited Soundgarden from 2010 to 2017.
