So glad I got to see them before Matt retired, never thought he was the best fit for the band but admire his longevity. I hope they don't do the session drummer thing and get someone from their era willing to be a member of the band and just do less touring. Jack is still a beast on the drums but I don't think they'd ask him.
I believe Dave Krusen, since Matt's announcement, has said he would be open to if they asked and I also saw an interview in May last year where he said he thinks there is 'unfinished business' and he wished that things could go 'full circle'. I mean, if they still have a good relationship I don't see what is stopping this from happening. I can live with Even Flow being 20BPM slower again and getting it's GROOVE back.
How do we all say thank you to the band and the crew for all the time we've spent together in rooms filled with incredible music? We say thank you, Matt Cameron for keeping time, keeping the band together, and keeping SoundGarden in our ears and hearts. Matt, you kept time with thunderous precision, soul, and love and stability. It's incredibly sad to see you leave, you will be missed so much. SG and PJ are linked forever, and Matt helped ensure that both bands thrived. Thank you, Matt.
I do hope Matt, Kim, and Ben can finish those songs they started with CC - they deserve to be heard.
Reading Matt's post and knowing how painful repetitive stress injuries can be, along with thinking of the years of music and miles he's put on his body, one knows that the decision to hang it up was not an easy one. I don't think he would have made this decision unless he was putting himself at risk physically. These guys are athletes - we never see the training, workouts, and lifestyle choices they make to perform at such levels, kudos to the guys for rocking as much and as well as they have into their 60s. I know, right? Where did the time go?
Matt Cameron was the first drummer. Then Dave K. Then Matt Chamberlain. Then Dave A. Then Jack. Then Matt Cameron again. Seems like it's Dave K's turn again next...
I do hope Matt, Kim, and Ben can finish those songs they started with CC - they deserve to be heard.
I think this has a lot to do with his decision. The legal situation that prohibited that, has been somewhat resolved, I believe. (As much as its likely going to be.) I would not be surprised to see Matt devoting time to a project with Kim and Ben that shares a little more Chris/SG with the world, whatever form that takes. I have NO info, just my belief. Its been their heart's desire.
** and yes, I agree. In a way, Matt was PJ's 1st drummer.
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I believe Dave Krusen, since Matt's announcement, has said he would be open to if they asked and I also saw an interview in May last year where he said he thinks there is 'unfinished business' and he wished that things could go 'full circle'. I mean, if they still have a good relationship I don't see what is stopping this from happening. I can live with Even Flow being 20BPM slower again and getting it's GROOVE back.
I do hope Matt, Kim, and Ben can finish those songs they started with CC - they deserve to be heard.
The legal situation that prohibited that, has been somewhat resolved, I believe. (As much as its likely going to be.)
I would not be surprised to see Matt devoting time to a project with Kim and Ben that shares a little more Chris/SG with the world, whatever form that takes.
I have NO info, just my belief. Its been their heart's desire.
** and yes, I agree. In a way, Matt was PJ's 1st drummer.