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'Matt Cameron' (born Matthew D. Cameron, November 28 1962, in San Diego, California) is an American musician renowned for being the drummer, back-up vocalist and occasional songwriter in the grunge rock bands Soundgarden (1986-1997) and Pearl Jam (1998-present).
| Contents |
| Early years |
| Career |
| Skin Yard (1985-1986) |
| Soundgarden (1986-1997) |
| Pearl Jam (1998-present) |
| Other projects (1990-present) |
| Gear |
| Personal life |
| Discography |
| References |
| External links |
Early years
Cameron began playing drums at an early age. At the age of 13, he and some friends played in a cover band called "Kiss" (with the word ''imitation'' written underneath the name, in small print). During this stint, he met Paul Stanley. However, after a letter from the management of the band KISS threatened the children with legal action if they did not cease their infringement, the band melted away.
In 1978, under the pseudonym "Foo Cameron", Cameron sang the song "Puberty Love" which was featured in the movie ''Attack of the Killer Tomatoes''. In the early 1980s he moved to Seattle and played in the local band feeDBack.
Career
Skin Yard (1985-1986)
After playing with Daniel House in Seattle instrumental band, feeDBack, Matt joined House in the newly formed Skin Yard which he stayed with for almost a year. As their drummer he recorded their first self-titled record and appears on the 2001-released odds-n-sods Skin Yard Collection, ''Start at the Top''. Matt wrote the song "Reptile" for the band which appears on their first record.
Soundgarden (1986-1997)
By September 1986, Cameron had gained so much notoriety in the local music scene that he was chosen to play for Soundgarden, replacing drummer Scott Sundquist. Cameron played with Soundgarden, considered one of the "big four" Seattle bands of the grunge era (along with Nirvana, Alice in Chains and Pearl Jam), from 1986 until the band's 1997 break-up. With Soundgarden, Matt recorded the albums ''Ultramega OK'', ''Louder Than Love'', ''Badmotorfinger'', ''Superunknown'', and ''Down on the Upside''. The band broke-up in 1997, due to internal strife over their creative direction.
While a member of Soundgarden, Matt wrote the following songs for the band:
★ "He Didn’t" (''Ultramega OK'') ''... Music''
★ "Jesus Christ Pose" (''Badmotorfinger'') ''... Music (Co-Written)''
★ "Room a Thousand Years Wide" (''Badmotorfinger'') ''... Music''
★ "Drawing Flies" (''Badmotorfinger'') ''... Music''
★ "New Damage" (''Badmotorfinger'') ''... Music (Co-Written)''
★ "Mailman" (''Superunknown'') ''... Music''
★ "Limo Wreck" (''Superunknown'') ''... Music (Co-Written)''
★ "Fresh Tendrils" (''Superunknown'') ''... Lyrics (Co-Written) and Music''
★ "Rhinosaur" (''Down on the Upside'') ''... Music''
★ "Applebite" (''Down on the Upside'') ''... Music''
Pearl Jam (1998-present)
Matt Cameron in 2006 playing with Pearl Jam at the Gorge Amphitheater.
Since joining Pearl Jam, Matt has written the following songs for the band:
★ "Evacuation" (''Binaural'') ''... Music''
★ "In The Moonlight" (''Lost Dogs''/''Binaural'' sessions) ''... Lyrics and Music''
★ "Save You" (''Riot Act'') ''... Music (Co-Written)''
★ "Cropduster" (''Riot Act'') ''... Music''
★ "You Are" (''Riot Act'') ''... Lyrics (Co-Written), Music, and played Rhythm Guitar''
★ "Get Right" (''Riot Act'') ''... Lyrics and Music''
★ "Unemployable" (''Pearl Jam'') ''... Music (Co-Written)''
While not as frequent as the other members' written contributions, Matt's are held in high regard by the band, as are his performances. In the liner notes of the ''Lost Dogs'' compilation, Pearl Jam vocalist Eddie Vedder says:
Other projects (1990-present)
Along with Chris Cornell, Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament, Mike McCready, and Eddie Vedder, Matt Cameron appeared on the ''Temple of the Dog'' album, which paid tribute to Mother Love Bone lead singer Andrew Wood, who died of a heroin overdose at age 21.
Despite a career in rock music, Cameron stated in a 1989 radio interview that growing up he "wasn't a big rock fan..." and that his musical tastes during his youth were "more into jazz." He played in a jazz-influenced side project called Tone Dogs in the early 1990s. Cameron also has a fondness for psychedelic garage rock, and his side project Wellwater Conspiracy reflects this.
Cameron also appears on the ''Gamma Ray'' EP which would become the first recorded material by Queens of the Stone Age.[1] Matt played drums at the band's first show on November 20, 1997, however he did not join the band as their drummer.
Cameron contributed his drumming on seven tracks considered for the album ''Adore'' by The Smashing Pumpkins, though only the epic and highly acclaimed "For Martha" appeared on the album. Rumours circuated in the beginning of 1998 that he was considered as a permanent drummer replacement for Jimmy Chamberlin, but Cameron denied this.
Other albums Cameron has played drums on include Geddy Lee's 2000 solo album ''My Favourite Headache'', former bandmate Chris Cornell's 1999 solo album ''Euphoria Morning'' on the track "Disappearing One", and on four tracks on Eleven's 1995 album ''Thunk''.
He along with fellow Pearl Jam bandmate Mike McCready have also contributed two songs to Peter Frampton's instrumental album, ''Fingerprints''. These include a cover of Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun" and "Blowin' Smoke".
Gear
Unlike his contemporaries Dave Abbruzzese (Pearl Jam), Sean Kinney (Alice in Chains) and Jimmy Chamberlin (Smashing Pumpkins), which have extensive cymbal setups, Cameron's setup is rather simple: Three matching crashes (19" Zildjian Z customs), a ride, and 15" hihats. Before 1996's ''Down on the Upside'', a China cymbal was used infrequently, most notably on ''Superunknown's closing track "Like Suicide". In a 1994 interview with ''Modern Drummer'' magazine, it was revealed that in order to emphasize the shift in dynamics, two kits were used, the latter consisting of larger diameter toms.
Matt has used California-based DW drums during his time with Soundgarden exempting 1996's ''Down on the Upside'' recording and tour, during which he was endorsed by the Canadian custom outfit Ayotte, of which cohort Jeremy Taggart (Our Lady Peace) is a long-time artist. Matt is pictured at his Ayotte kit at the beginning of this article.
Cameron's time with Pearl Jam is also notable for his shift away from maple-shelled drums, arguably the most popular drum material in the rock market for its low fundamental tone and strong projection, in favor of birch, which is higher-pitched than maple and has fewer overtones. During the Yield Tour he could be seen using his purple Ayotte kit, the very same employed on Soundgarden's SNL performances of "Pretty Noose" and "Burden in My Hand" (during which the bass drum read "Go Sonics!", a reference to the Seattle basketball team). Currently, Matt is endorsed by Yamaha, and can be seen playing Birch Custom Absolutes in Vintage Natural finish and all of his cymbals are now from the A series.
Personal life
Matt Cameron has enjoyed a friendship with fellow drummer Jeremy Taggart of Canadian rock group Our Lady Peace. When Taggart was sidelined with an ankle injury during the recording of that group's 2000 release ''Spiritual Machines'', Cameron played drums on songs such as "Right Behind You (Mafia)" and "Are You Sad?". Cameron has also contributed to the film soundtrack to 2002's ''Spider-Man'', playing on "Hero" with Chad Kroeger and Josey Scott. As Cameron was unable to attend the shoot, Jeremy Taggart returned the favor and is shown in Cameron's place in the video.
Matt currently resides near Seattle, Washington with his wife, April, son Ray and daughter Josie.
Discography
References
1. Discography entry for ''Gamma Ray''
External links
★ Pearl Jam's Ten Club
★ Official Website of Wellwater Conspiracy
★ Matt Cameron - DrummerWorld.com
★ Matt Cameron at All Music Guide
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★ Matt Cameron - Lukin.com
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