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

Cameron first joined in 1998 as a temporary replacement for Jack Irons, playing on a long tour before making his studio debut with the band on 2000's "Binaural."

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,