Matt Cameron

Matthew David Cameron (born November 28, 1962) is an American drummer and songwriter from San Diego, California. He is most known for his work with the Seattle-based rock bands Soundgarden and Pearl Jam. Cameron joined Soundgarden in 1986 and appeared on each of the band's studio albums. He joined Pearl Jam in 1998 after Soundgarden's initial breakup the year prior and remained a member of the band until announcing his departure on July 7, 2025. Following Soundgarden's reunion in 2010, Cameron was simultaneously a member of Pearl Jam and Soundgarden. He remained with Soundgarden until its second breakup after the death of lead singer Chris Cornell in 2017. Additionally, Cameron was a member of Temple of the Dog (with fellow Soundgarden and Pearl Jam bandmates) and has served as the drummer for the side project bands Nighttime Boogie Association, Hater and Wellwater Conspiracy, also acting as the lead singer for the latter. Prior to joining Soundgarden, Cameron was a member of the Seattle rock bands Bam Bam and Skin Yard. In 2016, Rolling Stone ranked Cameron 52nd on its list of the "100 Greatest Drummers of All Time". Cameron is a two-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: he was inducted with Pearl Jam in 2017, and with Soundgarden in 2025. Cameron has won two Grammy Awards as a member of Soundgarden.

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