Biography - A Short Wiki
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Matthew David Cameron, professionally known as Matt Cameron, is an accomplished American musician. He is widely known for his contribution as a drummer for Pearl Jam. He started with the Seattle, Skin Yard, and Bam Bam, and gained recognition as the drummer for Soundgarden.
Career Highlights
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In 1983, he moved to Seattle, Washington, and got a job at a Kinko’s. He’s got his first professional break with Bam Bam as a drummer. In 1985, Cameron joined the Skin Yard band and stayed for a year. During this time, he contributed two songs, one of them being a “Reptile” song.
Family and Personal Life
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Cameron got married to April Aceves. The couple has given birth to two children as Ray (son) and Josie (daughter). In addition to his interest in music, Cameron has been a passionate runner.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | April Acevez |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes (Josie Cameron, Ray Cameron) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Married |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Matt Cameron |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 60 years |
| Date of Birth | November 28, 1962 |
| Place of Birth | San Diego, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.78 m, 5 feet 10 inches |
| Weight | 80 kg, 176.5 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $80 Million |
| Occupation | Drummer, Musician, Singer, Songwriter |
Height, Weight, and Age
Matt Cameron's height is above average measuring 1.78 m. Matt Cameron weighs 80 kg. Being born on November 28, 1962, translates to an age of 60 years as of todays date (July 20, 2023).
Quotes
I think every band is a little cautious when the drummer starts to write tunes.
Matt Cameron
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.
Matt Cameron
Like I’m in San Diego today and this is my hometown so I’ve got a lot of my friends coming and I definitely want to put on the best show that I can.
Matt Cameron
I still felt we had some really good music on that record, but it’s a shame that we couldn’t make it better. And the tour was a total mess. We just had no life, no energy, and I felt we were going through the motions.
Matt Cameron
Joining another big time rock band was the last thing I was looking for, but as the tour went on, I really dug playing to a lot of people, the band sounded great, and just being out there again, got me over my depression and so I decided to hop on board.
Matt Cameron
