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Matt Cameron Exits Pearl Jam After 27-Year Run

His departure leaves the band without a drummer after a 27-year tenure that included contributions to seven studio albums

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FILE - Pearl Jam members, from left, Mike McCready, Matt Cameron, Eddie Vedder, Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard appear at a news conference in Mexico City, on July 17, 2003. (AP Photo/Jaime Puebla, File)
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Overview

  • Cameron and Pearl Jam announced his final exit on July 7 with heartfelt statements acknowledging his impact
  • He joined the band in 1998 and became its longest-serving drummer, performing on every album from Binaural (2000) through Dark Matter (2024)
  • Neither Cameron nor the remaining members offered a reason for his departure or named a successor
  • Cameron was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Pearl Jam in 2017 and is due for a second induction with Soundgarden later this year
  • In his farewell message, Cameron hinted at future updates, leaving fans to anticipate his next career move