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  • TahoeJeffTahoeJeff Seattle Posts: 143
    edited July 7
    Thank you for your service, Matt! 


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  • TN49724TN49724 Posts: 105
    edited July 7
    Oh man this sucks. Thankful to have seen them several times over the last few tours. 
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  • Force Of NatureForce Of Nature York, England Posts: 1,129
    edited July 7
    rey said:
    is PJ done?
    Nah, the rest of the bands response doesnt sound like they are going anywhere any time soon
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  • Dr Emmett BrownDr Emmett Brown Posts: 617
    edited July 7
    RatherStarved said:
    Is this a deep fake?
    Doesn't seem to be
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  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 9,274
    edited July 7
    wow.
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  • nothinasitseemsnothinasitseems New Jersey Posts: 1,516
    edited July 7
    first time logging in here in a while to say... WTF
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    2015: Global Citizen Festival
    2016: Philly 1, Philly 2, MSG 1, MSG 2, Fenway 2
    2018: Fenway 1, Fenway 2
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  • RatherStarvedRatherStarved Posts: 5,727
    edited July 7
    Dr Emmett Brown said:
    RatherStarved said:
    Is this a deep fake?
    Doesn't seem to be
    Your avatar and name are priceless! 
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    Gutted:  London 2 2018, Sacramento 2022, Noblesville 2023
  • SilentBill4SilentBill4 Posts: 20
    edited July 7
    Wow... From the way this is written and the band's response, it definitely feels like there's more to the story. Regardless, I wish him the best—he’s clearly talented and shouldn't have any trouble finding new opportunities. Hoping the band finds a drummer who brings fresh energy to this next chapter!
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  • Merkin BallerMerkin Baller Posts: 12,622
    edited July 7
    Merkin Baller said:

    I'm legit stunned. 

    I wonder where they go from here. 
    Same drummer for the last 27 years after a rotating cast for the 1st 7 or so... yeah, I'm real curious where they go from here. It's not as if he was an original member, but at this point he may as well be.. starting from scratch w/ a new member after all this time & stability isn't going to be easy. 

    I'm very sad to hear this news. 
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  • Daron OshayDaron Oshay Middletown, NJ Posts: 2,587
    edited July 7
    This is terrible news. 
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  • Jimmydean55Jimmydean55 Posts: 1,531
    edited July 7
    I feel like this goes back to Taylor’s death. Matt took that very hard and then you saw the live shows go way down in time. And a lighter schedule as well. Maybe he just doesn’t want to do it anymore. I just hope the band continues on. Get Dave K or Jack back. Ugh, this sucks so bad. 
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  • alexross42alexross42 Posts: 377
    edited July 7
    Genuinely saddened by this but grateful for everything Matt has brought to the band, he's been such an influence and creative force. Intrigued for what's next.
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  • SM187650SM187650 Canada Posts: 824
    edited July 7
    I’m heartbroken to wake up to this news. Love you Matt! Thanks for all the great years. A true legend! 
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  • NWOntarioNWOntario Toronto Posts: 829
    edited July 7
    What. THE FUCK.
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  • HailHailVitalogyHailHailVitalogy Posts: 5,999
    edited July 7
    Jimmydean55 said:
    I feel like this goes back to Taylor’s death. Matt took that very hard and then you saw the live shows go way down in time. And a lighter schedule as well. Maybe he just doesn’t want to do it anymore. I just hope the band continues on. Get Dave K or Jack back. Ugh, this sucks so bad. 
    This.
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  • RatherStarvedRatherStarved Posts: 5,727
    edited July 7
    TN49724 said:
    Oh man this sucks. Thankful to have seen them several times over the last few tours. 
    +1
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    EV Solo: 2017 Louisville and Franklin, 2018 Ohana, 2019 Innings Fest, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Dublin and Ohana; 2021 Ohana Friday (from beach) and Saturday; 2022 Earthlings Newark; 2023 Innings Fest and Benoraya 1-2.

    Gutted:  London 2 2018, Sacramento 2022, Noblesville 2023
  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 21,919
    edited July 7
    Ugh....probably ready to retire from the road.

    A new chapter begins
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  • Shaindli1Shaindli1 MA Posts: 2,246
    edited July 7
    It will be now a long while before they tour or make new music. They will have to find a new drummer who will then have to do much catching up.
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  • mdaryamdarya The middle Posts: 74
    edited July 7
    Gutted. . . 

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  • drakeheuer14drakeheuer14 Posts: 4,613
    edited July 7
    Wow. Being the only drummer I have ever seen with them live, thank you for the memories Matt!
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  • dstrutts55dstrutts55 Posts: 5
    edited July 7
    Sooo anyone immediately think he’s going to the foo fighters?
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  • pjl44pjl44 Posts: 10,459
    edited July 7
    This sucks. I hope everyone is ok and am not sure what I'm even rooting for to happen next.
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  • KwienekeKwieneke Indiana Posts: 2,090
    edited July 7
    dstrutts55 said:
    Sooo anyone immediately think he’s going to the foo fighters?
    He says more to follow... 
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  • Force Of NatureForce Of Nature York, England Posts: 1,129
    edited July 7
    I assume retire from touring. Cant see him doing the Foos as some others have suggested, that wouldnt make sense.

    Always stuck in my head the moment from RnR HoF and wondered whether Krusen would ever come back...
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  • nothinasitseemsnothinasitseems New Jersey Posts: 1,516
    edited July 7
    absolutely stunned. thank you for the music matt. we'll miss you.
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    2015: Global Citizen Festival
    2016: Philly 1, Philly 2, MSG 1, MSG 2, Fenway 2
    2018: Fenway 1, Fenway 2
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  • koncretekitekoncretekite Posts: 18
    edited July 7
    Where can I apply?!!
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  • JeBurkhardtJeBurkhardt Posts: 5,298
    edited July 7
    My wife is the one who told me. She also pointed out to me that we were privileged to see the last show he played as a member of Pearl Jam. 
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  • RatherStarvedRatherStarved Posts: 5,727
    edited July 7
    Whatever the reason, I hope he is healthy.  
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    EV Solo: 2017 Louisville and Franklin, 2018 Ohana, 2019 Innings Fest, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Dublin and Ohana; 2021 Ohana Friday (from beach) and Saturday; 2022 Earthlings Newark; 2023 Innings Fest and Benoraya 1-2.

    Gutted:  London 2 2018, Sacramento 2022, Noblesville 2023
  • TahoeJeffTahoeJeff Seattle Posts: 143
    edited July 7
    A sad day. Thank you for your service, Matt.



    It will be interesting to see who PJ chooses to replace him. Do they keep it local by getting someone with Seattle ties? Do they take the best drummer free agent in the market with Josh Freese? So many possibilities. 
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  • tkepearljamntkepearljamn Posts: 582
    edited July 7
    Haven't posted in years, but stunned enough to login and say hello and WTAF.   
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