Matt Cameron Announces Leaving Pearl Hours After 27 Years

Matt Cameron leaves Pearl Jam (Instagram @alekluftphotography)

JAKARTA - Matt Cameron, through an official statement on Instagram, announced his resignation from Pearl Jam. He chose to leave after 27 years since 1998 to be a drummer for the Seattle band, USA.

"After a fantastic 27 years, I have taken my final step on the drum stage for a great Pearl Jam," Matt Cameron wrote in a statement, Monday, July 7.

The drummer who debuted with Soundgarden in 1988 also expressed his respect for other Pearl Jam personnel "Eddie Vedder (vocals), Stone Gossard (guitar), Mike McCready (guitar), and Jeff Ament (bass).

"A lot of love and respect for Jeff, Ed, Mike, and Stone for inviting me to the band in 1998 and giving me a lifelong opportunity, which is full of friendship, art, challenges, and laughter," said Cameron. "I am forever grateful to the crew, staff and fans around the world."

Cameron closed his statement, "This is an extraordinary journey. There will be more. Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart."

At the same time, Pearl Jam also made a statement on the official Instagram account, saying the drummer had played a role in forming an important chapter in the band's journey.

From being one of our first music heroes in the great band Skinyard and Soundgarden, to playing in our first demo in 1990, Matt Cameron has been an amazing and extraordinary musician and drummer. He has spurred live performances and recordings of Pearl Jam studios over the past 27 years. It was a very important chapter for our group and we always wish him all the best." Pearl Jam wrote.

"He will be missed a lot and will always be our friend in art and music. We love you Matt."

During his time as Pearl Jam drummer, Matt Cameron was involved in seven studio albums, ranging from 'Binaural' in 2000 to 'Dark Matter' which was released in April 2024.