Hall of Fame Drummers in New Roles: Renewing Leaders in the Rock Industry
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In the summer of 2023, the drummers of major rock bands became prominent news figures. Following the firing of Zach Starkey (The Who) and Josh Freeze (Foo Fighters) - who was fired twice within a month - a new high-profile event was the departure of Matt Cameron, a key member of the legendary Soundgarden, following the death of Chris Cornell. Cameron also left Pearl Jam, where he has played since 1998. Cameron thanked Pearl Jam for the “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” and “27 fantastic years,” while Pearl Jam said it was a “very important chapter” for their band and Matt “will always be our friend.” The departure of experienced musicians such as Starkey, Freeze and Cameron is a rare occurrence given their status as Hall of Fame members.