Matt Cameron

“My approach is to serve the song. That's my main goal.”

“The music business is tough. You've got to have a thick skin.”

“For me, being in a band is all about the chemistry.”

“I've never been a technical drummer. I'm a rock drummer. I really thrive on the moment.”

“I try to play what the song needs. I'm not a flashy drummer.”

“The drummers I admire are the guys that are really listening to the music and playing what the music needs.”

“With Soundgarden, we were always really experimental.”

“Playing with Pearl Jam is just a total joy.”

“I just try to be a part of the song and make it feel as good as possible.”

“When you're in a band, you're a team.”

“I was always a self-taught drummer. I never had any lessons.”

“I think my drumming is pretty straightforward. I'm not trying to reinvent the wheel.”

“You can't really control what people are going to think about your music. You just have to make the music that you want to make.”

“I think that's one of the things about music is that it's a great uniter. It's a great thing to bring people together.”