Overview

• Matt Cameron officially announced his departure from Pearl Jam on July 7, ending a nearly 27-year tenure as the band’s drummer.
• He described his time with the group as “incredible” and thanked his bandmates for offering him a chance of a lifetime.
• Cameron provided no explanation for his decision or specifics on upcoming projects, noting only that there would be “more soon.”
• Fellow Pearl Jam members posted tributes on Instagram, saying Cameron will be “deeply missed.”
• The band has not yet named a successor or shared plans for appointing a new drummer.