Matt Cameron News

pjl44 · August 18

My lord could you imagine

HughFreakingDillon · August 18

Spartanacus said:

FrankY59 said:

I recall Eddie saying he thought the band had "1 or 2 albums" still left in them just after the release of Dark Matter. Now THAT put the fear of God in me that this band actually has an expiration date. I also recall Eddie saying in PJ20 that the drummer was the most vital member of a band that replacing them is like a "heart transplant." With Matt leaving, who knows what that could do with the song writing process going forward. Just enjoy everything they have given us so far and the future will always be icing on the cake.

If you look at the history of rock and roll and all the drummer movement...Ed is wrong on this one. The drummer is easily the most replaceable member of any band.

I would imagine that Ed knows the heartbeat of his own band (and was speaking specifically about PJ). But maybe that's just me.

goldrush · August 18

After reading Barrett Martin and Thurston Moore’s autobiographies, and recently starting Steve Turner’s, I would love to see Matt release one in the future. He’s been a part of the scene for so long I’m sure he’d have some great stories to tell. Between Soundgarden, TOTD, PJ, and all of his other projects he could probably fill a couple of volumes!

josevolution · August 18

pjl44 said:

My lord could you imagine

That would be insanely cool

nicknyr15 · August 18

HughFreakingDillon said:

Spartanacus said:

FrankY59 said:

I recall Eddie saying he thought the band had "1 or 2 albums" still left in them just after the release of Dark Matter. Now THAT put the fear of God in me that this band actually has an expiration date. I also recall Eddie saying in PJ20 that the drummer was the most vital member of a band that replacing them is like a "heart transplant." With Matt leaving, who knows what that could do with the song writing process going forward. Just enjoy everything they have given us so far and the future will always be icing on the cake.

If you look at the history of rock and roll and all the drummer movement...Ed is wrong on this one. The drummer is easily the most replaceable member of any band.

I would imagine that Ed knows the heartbeat of his own band (and was speaking specifically about PJ). But maybe that's just me.

Exactly.

Lerxst1992 · August 20

josevolution said:

pjl44 said:

My lord could you imagine

That would be insanely cool

The irony of the “drummer is replaceable in any band” is quite something considering this pic.

HughFreakingDillon · August 21

most people said the drummer is the MOST replaceable in bands, which is debatably a true statement. Did anyone say it absolutely? 100% of drummers in 100% of bands?

themysteriousx · September 14

It depends on who the person is. In Zeppelin, Bonham was irreplaceable. PJ has had so many drummers in the past that we can imagine a new drummer and a slightly different sound. That being said, Matt was simply unbelievable every show, every album.

Jimmydean55 · September 16

More clues as to why Matt left from a new Billboard article. Just sounds like he was burnt out.

Relevant quotes -

The Soundgarden album is just one of the endeavors Cameron’s been up to since, and before, announcing his departure from Pearl Jam — which he says was amicable. “I definitely gave them a lot of notice,” he notes. “I’ve spoken with Jeff (Ament) and Stone (Gossard) a little bit…It’s been fine. Hopefully we’ll get back together at some point and have a beer or something.”

He maintains, as he did in his original announcement, that “I’m at a point in my life where I want to redirect my time and energy in a way that is a little bit based on what I want to pursue as an artist at this point.”

“I was having some issues with (Pearl Jam’s) three-hour shows and constant touring and stuff,” Cameron adds. “That’s definitely an art form unto itself, to be able to do those types of shows…I’m at a point now where I want to do a face-melting 70-minute set, and that’s kind of what I’m focusing on right now.”

Entire article -

https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/soundgarden-final-album-after-rock-hall-induction-1236067155/

verceman · September 16

Wow, the "constant touring" was getting to him!?!

Can we all dare to dream that somehow the new drummer unlocks a world where Pearl Jam starts playing with a much greater frequency?

Gern Blansten · September 16

Interesting....I like the idea of a face melting set. It's been awhile since they did 3 hour sets so they clearly tried to adapt for him with shorter sets and fewer stops

Kind of what we expected I guess

Loujoe · September 16

verceman said:

Wow, the "constant touring" was getting to him!?!

Can we all dare to dream that somehow the new drummer unlocks a world where Pearl Jam starts playing with a much greater frequency?

ally12 · September 17

So are we expecting 3 hour sets + more dates and legs on upcoming tours.. he could of spinned it better, he’s making himself sound like he was the “dead weight”

pjl44 · September 17

ally12 said:

So are we expecting 3 hour sets + more dates and legs on upcoming tours.. he could of spinned it better, he’s making himself sound like he was the “dead weight”

You'd have to get everyone else on record with how they feel about 3 hour shows

josevolution · September 17

Even with new drummer those 3 hr shows are thing of the past! With or without Matt.

Gern Blansten · September 17

I'm surprised he mentioned the three hour show when they haven't done that for years.

The band was clearly trying to make things work for him but I get it. Really looking forward to the SG album

T-Bone 82 · September 17

Interesting comments from MC, for sure. They really don't play a lot of shows anymore. It's not like they go out for 70+ dates per year like the old days. It's more like 3 week legs at a time and very sporadic compared to years passed. Sure, it's still a commitment but it's not like it eats up a year at a time. More like a few months.

And 3 hour shows? They've been at 2:15 - 2:30 on the last couple of tours. I'm sure that's no cakewalk but it's not the consistent 3 hour+ shows of the past.

Anyway, I still love MC and wish him the absolute best, but it's unfortunate to hear that he really didn't seem stoked to be in the band anymore.

I vote for the reinstatement of Dave Krusen!!!!!!

We All Believe · September 17

T-Bone 82 said:

Anyway, I still love MC and wish him the absolute best, but it's unfortunate to hear that he really didn't seem stoked to be in the band anymore.

This.

We All Believe · September 17

Still really bummed that he left, and that the shortening of shows and the decrease in touring wasn't enough, or was enough until it wasn't. Sounds like it's something he raised to them a while ago. I'm glad they scaled back to keep him around, even if it wasn't forever.

Even more of a bummer considering that this happened somewhat on the heels of what is generally considered to be the band's best record in a very long time. DM had & has me super-excited for the next record and the next chapter of the band. Now the band has to start over, in a sense. But since Matt didn't have a whole lot of creative input in general when it comes to their records, maybe it won't be as bad as I'm fearing. Not that it would be bad, but you get the idea. I don't know. It just sucks. He's such a bad ass, and was the perfect fit at the perfect time.

I wonder if DM has the band so jazzed that they wanted to get back into the record/touring cycle quicker than normal, and Matt wasn't interested, so he bowed out, rather than have them put their plans on the shelf because of him.

D-Day · September 18

We All Believe said:

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I wonder if DM has the band so jazzed that they wanted to get back into the record/touring cycle quicker than normal, and Matt wasn't interested, so he bowed out, rather than have them put their plans on the shelf because of him.

Sounds plausible.
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No need for a new drummer as long as there’s no album in the making or a live show announced.
How about that: If a live show will happen before a recording session… Why not try to keep the new drummer’s name top secret to add a bit of one-time live suspense.💡

edit: 🤣
To keep the name secret as long as the new drummer isn’t on stage could be a thought too utopian.

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