Matt Cameron News

rey · July 7

OceanSoul71 said:

PJ_Soul said:

pearlhawk said:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-yP_4K5eyo&list=RDo-yP_4K5eyo&start_radio=1

The final toast.

Oh yeah, look at that. They totally knew.

that was historical

If they did know, I'm amazed that Eddie wasn't a lot more emotional than he was. I agree that the champagne seems unusual, but the way him and Jeff were spraying it around seemed almost celebratory. I honestly think that if Eddie knew for sure that was MFC's last show, he would have had a really hard time keeping it together and getting through the last song.

HughFreakingDillon · July 7

for sure, he probably gave them tons of notice.

Planet of Sound · July 7

Thank you Matt, it has been amazing for 27 years.

ReleaseMeAndTheHounds92 · July 7

Merkin Baller said:

StuffnJunk said:

I know how much I dislike things about modern Pearl Jam (Eddie’s onstage chit chat, Klinghoffer being there). It’s entirely possible a band member feels the same way, and quits.

Maybe, or maybe like so many other people in their 60s, the guy just wants to retire.

He would have said he was retiring. He did not.

JG242853 · July 7

Yea... my money is on the new Soundgarden material. If he was retiring this message would've been a retirement announcement. I guess its possible he could be the new Foo Fighters drummer... Seems like a weird fit but sure.

I would not prefer Josh K on drums... I think I would want someone who is mostly known for drums. Josh is more a jack of all trades.

Choska · July 7

If Soundgarden is reforming then that is really exciting. Would definitely change my mood about his departure.

ReleaseMeAndTheHounds92 · July 7

ochsner.t said:

I highly doubt this is "the end." If it was EV for sure, any of the others probably. I would love to see them bury the hatchet and bring back Abbruzzese!

Right!!!!

spk5512 · July 7

Thank you Matt!!! Wishing you all the best. I started going to PJ shows 27 years ago and have only seen Matt drum.

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JG242853 · July 7

ReleaseMeAndTheHounds92 said:

ochsner.t said:

I highly doubt this is "the end." If it was EV for sure, any of the others probably. I would love to see them bury the hatchet and bring back Abbruzzese!

Right!!!!

That would be incredible, and also feels so unlikely after all these years, but hell yea.

ReleaseMeAndTheHounds92 · July 7

aspoonfulweighsaton said:

Zero question the band continues because why would they go to the trouble to announce this and not the end of the band? I agree with whoever said this was probably in the works for a while. It’s sad for sure as I feel his imprint on the band is irreplaceable, but I am excited to see what direction they go in at the same time.

Why not celebrate his last gig on the last day of the tour? Why wait?

Get_Right · July 7

Gern Blansten said:

Get_Right said:

I am afraid this not just the end of Matt, but of the band's live shows. How do you replace Matt Cameron? Answer: you don't. Anything else will feel contrived. That's just me.

Everything will be just fine

They have replaced drummers before. This one seems harder than the others. We all know Jeff hates touring. And we all know Ed loves playing. I see solo shows, Earthlings and maybe some other mix, but I would be very surprised to see more Pearl Jam dates. I hope I am wrong.

hrd2imgn · July 7

Thank you MFC, best wishes to your future endeavors!

ReleaseMeAndTheHounds92 · July 7

JG242853 said:

ReleaseMeAndTheHounds92 said:

ochsner.t said:

I highly doubt this is "the end." If it was EV for sure, any of the others probably. I would love to see them bury the hatchet and bring back Abbruzzese!

Right!!!!

That would be incredible, and also feels so unlikely after all these years, but hell yea.

So many people would be ecstatic, but probably no f'ing way.

pmcgrath5 · July 7

Hope I’m wrong but part of me thinks this was more sudden/recent than most of the comments. If they knew in Pittsburgh why wait 2 months to announce? Wouldn’t they have wanted to honor and send him off on stage with the fans?

Merkin Baller · July 7

ReleaseMeAndTheHounds92 said:

Merkin Baller said:

StuffnJunk said:

I know how much I dislike things about modern Pearl Jam (Eddie’s onstage chit chat, Klinghoffer being there). It’s entirely possible a band member feels the same way, and quits.

Maybe, or maybe like so many other people in their 60s, the guy just wants to retire.

He would have said he was retiring. He did not.

Fair point... I should have said something more to the effect of 'spend less time on the road'.

Who knows, maybe he got sick of looking at Ed's fedora & football jersey combo, IDK.

rw160510 · July 7

Nothing but love for Matt and everything he brought to the band. Best wishes for whatever is next.

Kwieneke · July 7

pmcgrath5 said:

Hope I’m wrong but part of me thinks this was more sudden/recent than most of the comments. If they knew in Pittsburgh why wait 2 months to announce? Wouldn’t they have wanted to honor and send him off on stage with the fans?

i think they wanted to give him time to decide. also doesn't seem like the type of guy to be be the center of attention in something like that

Gern Blansten · July 7

pmcgrath5 said:

Hope I’m wrong but part of me thinks this was more sudden/recent than most of the comments. If they knew in Pittsburgh why wait 2 months to announce? Wouldn’t they have wanted to honor and send him off on stage with the fans?

No rush really....maybe it was a "give me a few months and I'll make a final decision" type of thing

MKSNYC · July 7

Will miss MFC! How about Chad Smith?

P34RL J4MM3R · July 7

Thank you Matt. I'll miss you. Soundtrack of my life.
Enjoy whatever comes next for you.
I'm happy for you, I'm sad for my friends and Jamily.
Love to all.

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