The Brief
- Matt Cameron will leave Pearl Jam after 27 years with the band.
- Cameron has been behind the drums for the Seattle-based band since 1998.
- Pearl Jam finished their most recent tour in May, and has not announced a new drummer.
SEATTLE – Matt Cameron will leave Pearl Jam after 27 years behind the drum kit.
The drummer has been with the Seattle-based band since 1998, and announced Monday morning over social media that he would be leaving the band.
“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 said in a statement. “I am forever grateful to the crew, staff and fans the world over. It’s been an incredible journey.”
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