Pearl Jam and drummer Matt Cameron have parted methods after 27 years. Matt Cameron‘s historical past with Pearl Jam started in 1998, at an important second for the band. At the moment, Pearl Jam was making ready for a world tour to assist their fifth studio album, Yield, however their drummer, Jack Irons, had simply left resulting from well being and private points.
Cameron, who had just lately discovered himself with out a band following the breakup of Soundgarden in 1997, was requested to step in as a short lived substitute. He agreed to assist out for the tour, and his first present with the band came about on March 20, 1998, in Maui, Hawaii.
Cameron‘s first studio album with Pearl Jam was Binaural, launched in 2000. Since then, he has performed on each subsequent Pearl Jam album, together with Riot Act in 2002, Pearl Jam in 2006, Backspacer in 2009, Lightning Bolt in 2013, Gigaton in 2020, and Darkish Matter in 2024.
In 2010, Cameron resumed his function in Soundgarden when the band reunited, balancing duties between two of essentially the most influential rock teams to come back out of Seattle’s grunge scene. He remained energetic in each till Soundgarden‘s future was placed on indefinite maintain following the demise of frontman Chris Cornell in 2017.
Pearl Jam has not but named a substitute for Cameron. The next are statements from each Pearl Jam and Cameron.
Messages from Matt and the band: “After 27 improbable years, I’ve taken my closing steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam. A lot love and respect to Jeff, Ed, Mike and Stone for inviting me into the band in 1998 and for giving me the chance of a lifetime, stuffed with friendships, artistry, challenges and laughter. I’m eternally grateful to the crew, workers and followers the world over. It’s been an unbelievable journey. Extra to comply with. I thanks all from the underside of my coronary heart. Peace and Love, Matt Cameron.
Pearl Jam additional acknowledged: “From being considered one of 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 exhibits and studio recordings. It was a deeply necessary chapter for our group and we want him nicely all the time. He might be deeply missed and is eternally our pal in artwork and music. We love you Matt.”
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