Matt Cameron

Matthew David Cameron (born November 28, 1962 in San Diego, California) is an American drummer best known as the drummer in Soundgarden and Pearl Jam.

Matt Cameron
Matt Cameron drumming with Pearl Jam in Bologna, Italy on September 14, 2006
Background information
Birth name	Matthew David Cameron
Also known as	Foo Cameron Ted Dameron[1]
Born	(1962-11-28) November 28, 1962 (age 62) San Diego, California, U.S.
Genres	Alternative rock, grunge, hard rock
Occupation(s)	Musician, Songwriter
Instruments	Drums, vocals
Years active	1975–present
Labels	J, Monkey Wrench, Cruz, Sub Pop, SST, A&M, C/Z, Third Gear, Epic, Time Bomb, TVT, Megaforce

In September 1986, Matt Cameron had become so popular in the local Seattle music scene that he was chosen to play for Soundgarden. He replaced drummer Scott Sundquist. Cornell said, "When I first met Matt, he was already the best drummer in town...He just seemed very confident and well-adjusted."^[2]

He also worked briefly with The Smashing Pumpkins. In 1998, he played drums for Pearl Jam's Yield Tour. Later he joined the band as a permanent member.