# Pearl Jam Finds Drummer Replacement After 27 Years

> Pearl Jam delays new drummer search after Matt Cameron's 27-year departure.
- Title: Pearl Jam Finds Drummer Replacement After 27 Years · VICE
- Summary: Pearl Jam delays new drummer search after Matt Cameron's 27-year departure. Pearl Jam plans 2027 live shows but delays drummer replacement after Matt…
- Keywords: pearl jam, matt cameron, drummer, 2027, soundgarden, chris cornell, VICE
- Source: VICE — https://vice.com/en/article/pearl-jam-reveals-where-things-stand-following-drummers-departure-after-27-years
- Author: Lauren Boisvert
- Published: 2026-11-05T19:12:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pearl jam, matt cameron, drummer, 2027, soundgarden, chris cornell, news, culture
## Drummer Departure
Pearl Jam has been without a drummer since July 2025 after Matt Cameron retired after 27 years with the band.
## Band's Drummer Search
Bassist Jeff Ament admitted they’re not in any massive rush to find a new drummer but hope for 2027 live shows.
## Cameron's Retirement Plan
Matt Cameron planned to retire after 27 years but was affected by Chris Cornell’s death in 2017.
## Cameron's Current Plans
Cameron has other itches to scratch but wants to slow down after years of touring with Pearl Jam.
## Key takeaway

Pearl Jam plans 2027 live shows but delays drummer replacement after Matt Cameron's 27-year departure.