Matt Cameron has cut up with Pearl Jam after 27 years. The drummer and the band every issued statements on the matter on social media. Cameron launched a brand new assertion at present saying he’s not retired and ‘nonetheless an lively musician.’
Cameron shared a publish on July seventh on his social media revealing that he and Pearl Jam have parted methods. The band shared his assertion on their Instagram with an extra message of their very own.
The drummer’s assertion reads:
“After 27 incredible 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, one stuffed with friendships, artistry, challenges and laughter. I’m endlessly grateful to the crew, employees and followers the world over. It’s been an unimaginable journey. Extra to comply with. Thanks all from the underside of my coronary heart.”
Pearl Jam added:
“From being one among 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 stay exhibits and studio recordings. It was a deeply vital chapter for our group and we want him properly all the time. He can be deeply missed and is endlessly our buddy in artwork and music.
We love you Matt.”
Cameron joined Pearl Jam a couple of 12 months after Soundgarden broke up in 1997. Finally, Cameron grew to become a full-time member of Pearl Jam. The primary document he performed on was 2000’s Binaural, and he’s performed on each one among their releases since then — even after Soundgarden reformed in 2010.
Soundgarden lately pulled out of Ozzy Osbourne’s final present ‘Again To The Starting’ with out clarification. It’s been advised that Jack Irons, Dave Abbruzeeze, or Dave Krusen may return to Pearl Jam. Abbruzeeze, who performed in Pearl Jam from 1991 to ’94 and appeared on the albums Vs. and Vitalogy, shared a publish on social media wishing Cameron one of the best.
Abbruzeeze return additionally seems bleak after his public disagreements with the band. The rocker was dismissed from Pearl Jam in ’94, and revealed in a 2024 interview that the one folks associated to the band he’s spoken to through the years are Cameron, unique drummer Dave Krusen and Irons.
Jack Irons give up in 1998 as he was burned out on touring, and he appears unlikely too. Barrett Martin, Stephen Perkins, and Brad Wilk have additionally been names followers have floated.
