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00:00Pearl Jam's longest-serving drummer calls it quits after 27 years.
00:05After 27 years, drummer Matt Cameron has officially left Pearl Jam,
00:09closing the band's most stable lineup era.
00:12The 62-year-old, a two-time Rock Hall inductee,
00:15announced his departure on July 7, 2025 via Instagram,
00:19expressing gratitude for his time with the band.
00:22Cameron joined Pearl Jam in 1998 as their fifth drummer,
00:26stabilizing a position marked by frequent turnover.
00:28The band hailed him as a singular and true powerhouse,
00:32acknowledging his contribution to enhancing their live performances and studio recordings.
00:38His role, beginning during a pivotal era in rock history,
00:41signifies the end of Pearl Jam's longest drumming chapter.
00:45Matt Cameron's drumming featured in iconic grunge albums for Pearl Jam and Soundgarden,
00:49earning him double Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction,
00:52Pearl Jam in 2017, Soundgarden in 2025.
00:56His precision and creativity defined the 90s Seattle sound,
01:01enhancing his legacy post-kiss, cease and desist.
01:05Despite social media speculation about joining Foo Fighters,
01:08no evidence supports these rumors.
01:10Cameron's departure and official statements from Foo Fighters,
01:13Pearl Jam or their management teams omit future collaborations,
01:17confining speculation to fan forums.
01:18Cameron's last studio work with Pearl Jam, Dark Matter,
01:23released in April 2024, received critical acclaim and Grammy nominations.
01:28Their supporting tour ended in spring 2025,
01:31marking the end of Cameron's live performances.
01:34As Pearl Jam seeks a sixth drummer,
01:36fans process the end of their stable lineup era.
01:39No replacement or Cameron's future plans have been announced yet.
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