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Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron says he’s leaving the band after nearly 30 years
SEATTLE, JUL 7 – Matt Cameron, inducted twice into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, ends his 27-year tenure with Pearl Jam, leaving the band to face a major transition without their longtime drummer.
- Matt Cameron, longtime drummer for Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, announced on July 7, 2025, that he is leaving Pearl Jam after 27 years.
- Cameron became a member of Pearl Jam in 1998, stepping in for Jack Irons, who departed the band because of health-related reasons, after being invited by Jeff Ament, Eddie Vedder, Mike McCready, and Stone Gossard.
- Cameron described his time with Pearl Jam as a journey filled with friendships, artistry, challenges, and laughter, and he expressed deep gratitude to fans, crew, and staff worldwide.
- In his announcement, Cameron expressed that after 27 incredible years, he has concluded his time performing with Pearl Jam, while the band described his contribution as a profoundly significant period and extended their best wishes for his future.
- Pearl Jam has not announced a replacement, and Cameron did not reveal plans after departure, marking the end of an era for one of grunge's biggest bands still touring their Grammy-nominated 2024 album Dark Matter.
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Matt Cameron has officially bowed out of Pearl Jam after 27 years behind the kit. He announced his departure via a heartfelt message on Instagram. Cameron noted that his time with the band was 'an incredible journey,' expressing love and respect for his bandmates. This includes frontman Eddie Vedder, guitarists Mike McCready and Stone Gossard, and bassist Jeff Ament, who welcomed him into the group in 1998. Pearl Jam went through four drummers p…
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