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Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron says he's leaving the band after nearly 30 years


Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron said Monday that he's leaving the band after nearly 30 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, filled with friendships, artistry, challenges and laughter." It was a deeply important chapter for our group and we wish him well always," Pearl Jam members said in a statement posted to the band's social media accounts. "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.

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