Drummer Matt Cameron announced on social media Monday (July 7) he was leaving Pearl Jam after 27 years with the legendary rock band. “After 27 fantastic years, I have taken my final steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam,” he said in a statement posted on the band’s Instagram.

Drummer Matt Cameron has left Pearl Jam after 27 years. He is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, also being inducted with Soundgarden this year.

Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron said Monday that he’s leaving the band after nearly 30 years. The 62-year-old Cameron announced his departure in a social media post.