The group has been through more drummers than Spinal Tap, from Dave Krusen to Matt Cameron, who just announced his shocking departure

Cameron, who was Pearl Jam’s longest-tenured drummer, thanked his now-former bandmates Eddie Vedder, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready and Jeff Ament “for inviting me into the band in 1998 and for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, filled with friendships, artistry, challenges and laughter.”

Matt Cameron announces departure from Pearl Jam after 27 years as drummer, with band members expressing gratitude for his contributions to live shows and studio recordings.