Matt Cameron has departed from Pearl Jam. In a social media statement, the drummer announced he would be leaving the band after 27 years. “Much love and respect to Jeff, Ed, Mike and Stone for inviting me into the band in 1998 and for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime,

Pearl Jam and drummer Matt Cameron have announced Cameron is leaving the massively popular band he has been a part of since 1998.

After jamming with 'the mighty Pearl Jam' for 27 years, Matt Cameron announced his exit from the band on Monday: 'I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.'