Matt Cameron
Matt Cameron
Matthew David "Matt" Cameronis an American musician who serves as the drummer for the American rock bands Pearl Jam and Soundgarden. After getting his start with the Seattle, Washington-based bands Bam Bam and Skin Yard, he first gained fame as the drummer for the band Soundgarden, which he joined in 1986 and remained in until the band's break-up in 1997, triggered by creative friction. In 1998, Cameron was invited to play on Pearl Jam's U.S. Yield Tour. He soon became...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionDrummer
Date of Birth28 November 1962
CitySan Diego, CA
CountryUnited States of America
Maybe we learned something from this one. He's the best athlete we have.
I ain't 27 anymore, and boy, does my body let me know it occasionally, but it is something I have been able to manage over time.
Sometimes when you hear recordings of live shows it just doesn't even capture what you're experiencing. So, I think that's more for the fans.
Most of the time we've had some interesting opening bands, like Cheap Trick opened for us a few times and that was a total thrill.
In five years I've never had to bring a short stick back here to get the ball. It was a desperation move.
Many drummers who get into that style of playing and writing often end up being known for only their technique and not their feel.
Many drummers who get into that style of playing and writing often end up being known for only their technique and not their feel.
I would never want to live in L.A., and I made that decision years ago, so I never chose that path for myself, although I have much respect for those that do it at a high level.
No matter how much success you're having, you can't continue working together if you can't communicate.
I think every band is a little cautious when the drummer starts to write tunes.
The fact that Eddie Vedder likes to play 3 hour plus shows a night, I have to be ready for that.
I always loose a little weight on the road, so I constantly have to be on top of my nutrition and hydration.
A lot of times, when a band finds success with a certain style or sound, they have a really hard time breaking away from that to grow as artists.
I've talked to some drummers who seem to have a very hard time staying in shape on the road, including some drummers touring with high-profile acts that don't have to live on fast food every night.