(L-R) Bassist Jeff Ament (facing backwards), drummer Matt Cameron, lead singer, songwriter and guitarist Eddie Vedder and guitarist and songwriter Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam perform live on stage at Moody Center on September 19, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jim Bennett/Getty Images)

Matt Cameron, the longtime drummer for rock band Pearl Jam, has officially announced his departure after nearly three decades with the group. The 62-year-old musician shared the news through a heartfelt social media post on Monday,

SEATTLE — Pearl Jam’s drummer is stepping down after nearly three decades.