Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron has, out of the blue, announced his decision to leave the grunge veterans 'after 27 fantastic years'.
Cameron is a godfather of grunge drumming, having joined Pearl Jam in 1998, and also done percussive honours for fellow Seattle superstars Soundgarden in two stints, once from 1986 to 1997 when they initially split, and then from 2010 when the band reformed until 2017, when Chris Cornell died.
In a statement on socials he wrote, "After 27 fantastic years, I have taken my final steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam. Much love and respect to Ed, Mike and Stone for inviting me into the band in 1998 and for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, one filled with friendships, artistry, challenges and laughter.
