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My Take
Matt Cameron is, to my ears, the beating heart of Seattle rock. A San Diego native who anchored both Soundgarden and Pearl Jam, he is that rare drummer who can navigate dizzying odd time signatures and still hit like a freight train when the song demands it. I never tire of the way he balances technical precision with raw power. People underestimate drummers, but Cameron understands the architecture of a band better than almost anyone, and the dense, muscular grunge sound owes its foundation to his playing. He is an unsung hero, and I love him for it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matt Cameron
- Name (Japanese)
- マット・キャメロン
- Reading
- まっと・きゃめろん
- Born
- November 28, 1962 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Tiger
- Origin
- San Diego, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- drummer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Bonita Vista High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Matt Cameron born?
Born November 28, 1962 (age 63).
Where is Matt Cameron from?
Matt Cameron is from San Diego, California, United States.
What does Matt Cameron do?
Matt Cameron works as drummer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.