Matt Cameron was the drumming backbone of Pearl Jam, whom he joined back in 1988 after his former (great) band Soundgarden split up. Yet, with a surprise announcement on social media (July 7, 2025), Cameron,

The drummer did not give a reason for his departure after nearly 30 years from the Grammy Award-winning rock group.

Matt Cameron has departed from Pearl Jam. In a social media statement, the drummer announced he would be leaving the band after 27 years. “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,