Pakistan, July 8 -- Matt Cameron, the longtime drummer for rock band Pearl Jam, has officially announced his departure after nearly three decades with the group. The 62-year-old musician shared the news through a heartfelt social media post on Monday, expressing gratitude for the "fantastic years" he spent with the band since joining in 1998.

Cameron didn't reveal the reason behind his exit but thanked bandmates Jeff Ament, Eddie Vedder, Mike McCready, and Stone Gossard for the journey. He described his time with Pearl Jam as filled with "friendships, artistry, challenges and laughter," and called it the opportunity of a lifetime. His announcement has left fans emotional across the globe.

In response, Pearl Jam released a statement hono...