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,

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.'

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