Matt Cameron News

THEBIBLEISTEN said:

Gern Blansten said:

THEBIBLEISTEN said:

Gern Blansten said:

I think it's more likely (as others have previously mentioned) that it was a "let's finish this tour and then give us your decision" type of thing.

Clearly there have been changes the last few years. Josh adding vocals, shorter set lists, short tours, less variety in the setlists (which means they aren't practicing)...my guess is that Matt just wants more family time and he doesn't like getting uprooted for albums, practice, tours, etc.

They’re not practicing? What are you talking about? Every opinion doesn’t need to be shared in some cases guy. 

I don't think they do (together that is)...it requires travel, they don't all live in the same city you know?

I think sound checks are the only time they work out the rare songs they play. 

Dude, stop assuming. I dont think a band goes to Wrigley or MSG and doesn’t practice. Just a foolish comment imo. 

I am talking about practicing routinely when they aren't touring. Of course they practice before a tour.

This is in no way meant to minimize Matt's talent or work, but if Iron Maiden can survive the loss of Nicko McBrain touring with them, then the same will be true for Pearl Jam.

AfghanTwilight said:

This is in no way meant to minimize Matt's talent or work, but if Iron Maiden can survive the loss of Nicko McBrain touring with them, then the same will be true for Pearl Jam.

yeah it will all be fine....the unknown is what is driving some of us nuts

I've always been amazed at Matt's writing contributions. Both with SG and PJ

Well, Hollywood #1 2025 was just my 3rd PJ show. I know, stupid. I saw them in Brasil in 2005 and 2011 in big stadiums, from the floor. But I was so amazed by this PIT experience. I love the D Matter cd. I really want to see them again. And relax PJ fans, Springsteen is 75 and playing for 2:40 - 3:00 hours, 27 song setlist (altough he may reduce it a little after 2023-2025 tour). I think bands like E Street Band (who lost sax and organ players already), U2, PJ, Stones and a few others really can't go on without the vocals (a little obvious) because they are so unique. So, after Hollywod show I said to myself: PJ is the band to follow after Bruce retires (well, he will probably tour solo and maybe with other small bands, and maybe even one more tour with E Street Band). So, I think Vedder and the guys are still young. Really really need to see them a few more times. Can't stop listening to the Nugs cd of this 2025 show. 

Wilco87 said:

Pap said:

Thank you so much for being the glue of this band when they most needed it, MFC! Thank you for being the engine of this plane for 27 consecutive years! Take it easy, and enjoy your time with your loved ones! Even if you're feeling that you don't have much to say these days, we'll always cherish your musics (Skin Yard, Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, Pearl Jam, Harrybu McCage, Hater, Tone Dogs, Matt Cameron, 3rd Secret, Ten Commandos, Wellwater Conspiracy, Drumgasm, Nighttime Boogie Association)

I think we have a winner for the Visual Matt Cameron Tribute Contest.

Thanks! Photo by Geoff Whitman

Poncier said:

Merkin Baller said:

Gern Blansten said:

THEBIBLEISTEN said:

Gern Blansten said:

I think it's more likely (as others have previously mentioned) that it was a "let's finish this tour and then give us your decision" type of thing.

Clearly there have been changes the last few years. Josh adding vocals, shorter set lists, short tours, less variety in the setlists (which means they aren't practicing)...my guess is that Matt just wants more family time and he doesn't like getting uprooted for albums, practice, tours, etc.

They’re not practicing? What are you talking about? Every opinion doesn’t need to be shared in some cases guy. 

I don't think they do (together that is)...it requires travel, they don't all live in the same city you know?

I think sound checks are the only time they work out the rare songs they play. 

I would be very surprised if they don't schedule some time in advance of a tour to get together & practice. 

It's called tour rehearsal, and every band does it before hitting the road.

Yes. For example, in 2024, they rehearsed at Climate Pledge Arena before heading up to Vancouver to start the tour. Ed talked about it on stage.

My sense is that they don't practice much, aside from soundcheck, outside of the pre-tour prep.

Loujoe said:

josevolution said:

The only complaint I have about how this went down is, they should have in my honest opinion let the fans know that the 2025 spring shows would be his last! I bet some folks would have done anything to have seen him one last time! After the MSG show in September I thought ok I’ll get another shot at seeing them again. 

Maybe they didn't know

That’s a big maybe or more like a bombshell 

josevolution said:

Loujoe said:

josevolution said:

The only complaint I have about how this went down is, they should have in my honest opinion let the fans know that the 2025 spring shows would be his last! I bet some folks would have done anything to have seen him one last time! After the MSG show in September I thought ok I’ll get another shot at seeing them again. 

Maybe they didn't know

That’s a big maybe or more like a bombshell 

True. My friend planted that seed of speculation. Hits me as odd. Why not ride it out all the way? I guess I forget being a rock star is a job.
Definitely deserves a proper send off and yes disappointing way to end a relationship with all of us.

Gern Blansten said:

I remember thinking that the 2025 dates were odd....why just tour for a month?

probably overthinking it, lol

They did the same thing in 2023.  Not too far out of the norm.  But was a little odd after the big 2024 year they had.  Maybe they wanted his last run to be in the States.  

bootlegger10 said:

Gern Blansten said:

I remember thinking that the 2025 dates were odd....why just tour for a month?

probably overthinking it, lol

They did the same thing in 2023.  Not too far out of the norm.  But was a little odd after the big 2024 year they had.  Maybe they wanted his last run to be in the States.  

2023 & 2025 make sense when compared to say, the 2014 US leg, but the 2 nights in ea city with a night off in between was a new thing. I always assumed that scheduling was to accommodate Ed's voice more than anything else, but for all we know, that could have been to accommodate Matt specifically.. not to mention the shortened setlists we've been getting post covid. 

Matt was also said in at least one interview earlier this year that he doesn't know how much touring he had left in him (paraphrased)... that was in public. For all we know, he could have been saying this in private to the band for the last 2 or 3 years. 

I wouldn't be at all surprised if they knew before DM was released hat it would be their last go around w/ Matt.