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,

The drummer did not give a reason for his departure after nearly 30 years from the Grammy Award-winning rock group.

Drummer Matt Cameron announced on social media Monday (July 7) he was leaving Pearl Jam after 27 years with the legendary rock band. “After 27 fantastic years, I have taken my final steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam,” he said in a statement posted on the band’s Instagram.