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 has consisted of Jeff Ament, Eddie Vedder, Mike McCready, Stone Gossard and Matt Cameron since 1998, but the rock band's line-up is now undergoing a change

"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, filled with friendships, artistry, challenges and laughter," Cameron said.