Pearl Jam’s Longest-Serving Drummer Calls It Quits After 27 Years

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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.

01:42The—

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