Transcript from Chat Live! - Matt Cameron January 21st, 1998 WebMaster - Alright GANG...... HEEEEEER's MATT CAMERON!!!!! MattCameron - Hello! I'm here! Spawn - gos Q Matt is it true that Ringo star replaced you on 3 songs on your last alblum? MattCameron - Spawn...Yes that is true. gak - Matt: What's happening with Wellwater? MattCameron - gak...We have a show this Monday the 26th opening for Everclear and Our Lady Peace in Vancouver. dirtybird - Matt, what's your next move? MattCameron - dirtybird...Plan on working more with Wellwater and playing sessions. GUN - bonham rocks MattCameron - gun...Bonham is the king of rock. gak - Is there another Wellwater album in the works? MattCameron - gak...Yes, we've started on a new Wellwater record which should be out within a year. damfool - MATT: U PLAY ODD TIME SIGNATURES SO RELAXED..ANYTHING U DO TO PRACTICE THAT? MattCameron - @#$%fool...I practice odd time signatures with a metronome so as to keep the groove as relaxed and steady as possible. gak - what year is wellwater taking over the universe? MattCameron - ght now. ChrisCornelljr - Do you keep in touch with Chris Kim or Ben? Or Hiro? MattCameron - Chris...Yes, I do. I have not spoken with Hiro in a few years but I hear he just had a kid. Hater - Matt: is it easy kicking soooo much ass? MattCameron - Hater...Yes, because there is so much ass to kicked out there. jaba_thehutt - any chance of doing another Tone Dogs? MattCameron - Jaba...No. EuroGirl - When were you approached about drumming for the Pumpkins? MattCameron - Eurogirl...end of November DRUMSOLO - Matt, on flyingtraps, what set did you use to get that sound? MattCameron - drumsolo...Taz Bentley and myself used an old 8 track recorder to get the sounds. AOTEOROA - matt , do you agree bono is god MattCameron - aoteoroa...No. GUN - how did you earn the nickname 'foo'? MattCameron - gun...When my brother was little he couldn't say mattew so he said Ma Foo. jesuschristpose - MATT..TELL US ABOUT AYOTTE..... MattCameron - jesuschrist...Ayotte makes very nice Canadian drums Tobe - Hey Matt are u a member of NORML? MattCameron - tobe...No, I am not a member but support most of it's causes. sommz - MATT: Which prodigy song were your drums sampled? fuel my fire? MattCameron - sommz...I can't really tell which songs I play on because they cut and pasted my drum parts to where I can't recognize them. DeadEnd - MATT ARE YOU ALIEN MattCameron - DeadEnd..Yes. Christi - Oh...I almost forgot. Congrats on your marriage! MattCameron - Christi...Thank you! kane - STOP ASKING STUPID QUESTIONS! I WANN KNOW WHY SOUNDGARDEN BROKE UP! MattCameron - kane...It was time. Moonstar - Could you see yourself as a lead singer, you've got a nice voice MattCameron - Moonstar...No, but I do enjoy singing. ChrisCornelljr - Matt, did you ever take any drum lessons or are you self taught? MattCameron - Chris Cornell...yes, I took lessons when I was 17 for a year and studied mostly snare drum technique with John Szanto from the San Diego symphony. LoudLove53 - MATT--NO, I BEG TO DIFFER..IT WAS NOT TIME. YOU GUYS WERE IN YOUR PRIME. MattCameron - LL53...No we were not in our prime. AOTEOROA - keith moon, john bonham or larry mullen MattCameron - aorta...Jon Bonham. Quintboy - [[[[[[[[ Q ]]]]]]]]]] - What's your take on rudimental application on the trap set? MattCameron - quintboy...Paradiddles, baby, paradiddles. damfool - HOW DID U COME UP WITH THE DRUM LINE FOR "NEVER THE MACHINE FOREVER"? MattCameron - @#$%fool...I basically followed Kim's guitar part. SommoneSomewhere - any tips for young drummers MattCameron - sommone...Keep practicing and try to make it sound as musical as possible. Jade - MATT>>>>ARE YOU A FRIEND OF SEAN KINNEY MattCameron - Jade...Yes, not close friends but I am a fan from afar. metal - Matt Will You Ever Work With ExSoundgarden Members Again? MattCameron - metal...Possibly as long as they don't forget my phone # Troy - Matt= Will there be a Soundgarded B-Sides and will it feature anything new such as live stuff and unreleased tunes? MattCameron - troy...Kim is working on a B-side compilation record that will hopefully be out in a year. RustyCage - Matt, you are amazing, who are your idols, who made you want to make music MattCameron - rusty...My first musical influence was Jimmy Hendrix and that got the initial spark going to play music. Maria - Hey Matt! Would you ever be interested in making a solo drum album? MattCameron - maria...It might be kind of silly to do a solo drum record but I hope to release some type of record in the future. dan - please answer me and ill go away MATT HOW MANY HOURS A DAY DID YOU PRACTICE AS A KID? MattCameron - dan...In my early teens I practiced from anywhere to 2 to 5 hours a day. gak - Matt, are you finished working with the Pumpkins? MattCameron - gak...As far as I know, yes. metal - Matt do you like Prodigy? MattCameron - metal...Yes, I like Prodigy very much. DoubleNegative - Matt>> What are your future plans regarding music? MattCameron - doubleneg...I hope to continue and play as long as I can phsyically keep up if you know what I mean. Quintboy - WHAT TIME SIGNATURES ARE YOU FAVORITE???? MattCameron - quintboy...6/4 em - Hi Matt, just tell Al to bring home some milk. Thanks MattCameron - em...Al will bring some milk home. Christi - how do you like being called one of the best off-time drummers? MattCameron - Christi...thank you very much ChrisCornelljr - Matt, buddy, PLEASE don't tell me that you're joining the Pumpkins. Your talent needs a Chris Cornell or Kim Thayil with it. MattCameron - chrisjr...I have no intentions of joining the Smashing Pumpkins applebite - Saw you in New Orleans!! you kick ass MattCameron - applebit....Where and when in New Orleans? Tobe - Matt - What do you think of Jason Bonham? MattCameron - tobe...He's definatley not his father but he seems really good. dan - MATT I HEARD YOU TRIED TO KILL CHRISS CORNELL. IS THAT TRUE? MattCameron - dan...no of course not. Christi - Any plans for little cameron drummers? MattCameron - Christi...Hopefully in the future. metal - Matt did SG make grunge? MattCameron - metal...We helped create a scene that was later called Grunge so in that case I guess we had a hand in creating "it". Nothng2Say - Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento Was the greatest nigtht of my life. MattCameron - nothing...Thank you. did you get a chance to see Devo? DRUMSOLO - hey matt, i never caught the sticks by the way, some big dude pushed me away, but thanx dude MattCameron - drumsolo...yeah, no problem. Nothng2Say - I got a B instead of an A in English because I cut class to go see SG, can you write me a note Matt? MattCameron - nothing...You're on your own there body. But thanks for coming to the show gak - How many songs did you work on with the pumpkins? MattCameron - gak...I worked on 7 songs and I don't know if they'll make it on the final record Overfloater - MATT-HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED FRONTING YOUR OWN BAND? DONT YOU PLAY GUITAR? MattCameron - overfloater...No, I'm very comfortable behind the drums. SuBpOp84 - MATT~DO YOU THINK THAT IF YOU HADN'T JOINED SOUNDGARDEN, THAT YOU'D STILL BE WITH SKIN YARD? MattCameron - subop84...Hell no! I quit Skinyard before Soundgarden. Sandy - MATT>>> Any possibilities of WWC touring? MattCameron - Sandy...We would very much enjoy touring and hopefully it will happenb soon. Troy - Matt> You doing anything lately in the Boston area? MattCameron - Troy...No. Hater - Any clinics in LA? PLEEZ? MattCameron - Hater...Nothing planned - I'm not very comfortable doing clinics. dirtybird - If your music was a house, what kind of house would it be? MattCameron - dirtybird...A whore house. GUN - any plans in detroit? MattCameron - gun...The Wellwater Conspiracy record is on a label out of Detroit. sommz - gak asks if the 2nd Hater album will be released anytime soon? MattCameron - sommz...The 2nd Hater record has been recorded but there are no plans for its release. mindriot - Q--- Mattster, do you ever read SOMMS anymore??? MattCameron - mindriot...Yes. kaolly - Matt.please come to japan with wwc. MattCameron - kaolly...Yes, we hope to tour Japan sometime soon. Christi - What song have you always loved to drum to??? MattCameron - Christi...Rock N' Roll Hootchy Koo. Hater - SERIOUSLY, if I flew to Seattle, would you give me a drum lesson? MattCameron - Hater...No. applebite - ****Q***** Should I hold my breath for another "Temple" project? I really, really, really want to know. MattCameron - applebite...No, breath away there will not be a Temple Part 2 jesuschristpose - MATT**********WHERE WAS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO PLAY...YOU KNOW....VENUE..... MattCameron - jesuschrist...Favorite venue was probably St. Andrew's Hall in Detroit and CBGBs dirtybird - Matt, Do you listen to Howard Stern? MattCameron - dirtybird...No, because Seattle is too lame for Stern. MattCameron - dirtybird...But when I'm in a cool city I will listen to him religiously. Undertow - Matt, you look like Luke Skywalker. MattCameron - undertow...Gee, thanks. Overfloater - MATT-WHAT DO YOU THINK OF CHARLIE WATTS? MattCameron - Overfloater...One of the many kings of rock. prettynoose - what is your favorite Soundgarden song? MattCameron - prettynoose...Nothing to Say. GUN - STAR WARS OR TRECK? MattCameron - gun...Star Wars. gak - in what year is wellwater taking over the universe? MattCameron - gak...1999 TyCobb - HOW MUCH DO YOU GET PAID DOING THIS INTERNET CHAT THING, MATT? MattCameron - TyCobb...Al gave me chocolate and fish. metal - Matt which groups did you listen as a child? MattCameron - metal...Lots of Steely Dan. Tobe - Matt - how did you like touring with Blind Melon? MattCameron - Tobe...They were great to tour with, wonderful guys and it's a shame that Shannon's no longer with us. SuBpOp84 - Matt~ Boxers or briefs? MattCameron - subpop...boxers. Sandy - MATT>>>Have you heard Frank Zappa's 'Hot Rats'? MattCameron - Sandy...Yes, Zappa was one of my heroes. LoudLove53 - MATT-->> DID ANYONE EVER TELL U THAT U LOOK LIKE DAVID SPADE? LoudLove53 - MATT-->> DID ANYONE EVER TELL U THAT U LOOK LIKE DAVID SPADE? LoudLove53 - MATT-->> DID ANYONE EVER TELL U THAT U LOOK LIKE DAVID SPADE? MattCameron - LL53...Yes, 3 times you @#$%ing idiot prettynoose - do you snowboard? MattCameron - prettynoose...Haven't tried ityet but am getting there. Dena - MATT: Are you ever amazed that your music REACHED so many people? MattCameron - Dena...Yes! I'm very amazed our music reached so many people but am very glad as well. JOE - MATT!!!DID YOU PLAY ON CHRIS` SUNSHOWER? MattCameron - JOE...No, that was Greg Upchurch from the band Eleven. EuroGirl - What's CD would we find under your car seats these days ..??? MattCameron - Eurogirl...Nick Drake, Pink Moon. TyCobb - MATT, DO YOU LIKE NIRVANA? MattCameron - TyCobb...Of course I love Nirvana. Undertow - Congrats on your marriage, Matt MattCameron - Undertow...Thank you, I highly recommend it. ChrisCornelljr - Matt, did you know Scott Sundquist? MattCameron - Chrisjr...Yes I know Scott very well. Maria - Matt, How did you like working on Flyin' Traps? It was a very great album! MattCameron - Maria...Yes, it was very fun. TyCobb - MATT, DO YOU LIKE HANSON? MattCameron - TyCobb...No, we like Charles Manson. Sandy - MATT>>> Which of your albums did you most enjoy working on? MattCameron - Sandy...Superunknown Undertow - Congrats on your marriage, Matt MattCameron - Undertow...Thanks. ChrisCornelljr - Matt, I love you man. You're my idol!! MattCameron - chrisjr...Thank you very much. Hater - SUPERUNKNOWN: 20" Z Custom ride? MattCameron - Hater...21" medium ride. EuroGirl - Yeah, what's your take on the media declaring grundge is dead and pop (Spice Rack and sorts) are "in"? MattCameron - Eurogirl...Dead as a door nail. ExoticBirds - If you weren't a musician, what would you be doing right now? MattCameron - Exotic...Flipping burritos. Quintboy - How did you come about your strange hi-hat combination?? MattCameron - Quint...What strange hi-hat combination. I only have 1 so there can't be a combination. jesuschristpose - MATT**********DO YOU WEAR EARPLUGS IN CONCERT??? MattCameron - jesus...Yes, I wear them religiously so I guess you could say I am religious. Christi - Matt...did you guys go in together for a BMW Bike for Kasper??? MattCameron - Christi...Yes, we got him the R100. Mel - Hey Matt, if i paid you enough, would you come and do a private show at my house?!? MattCameron - Mel...How much? Hater - would you convert to Judaism? MattCameron - Hater...I'm afraid not. KidComa - WHAT IS CAVEDWELLER??? MattCameron - kidcoma...Right now Cavedweller is a studio project. Joey - I read on one of the UnOfficial SG sites that you race your motorcycle with Al... and that you could NEVER beat him... is that true? MattCameron - Joey...No it's not true. I kick his ass daily. Dave - Matt, how often do you read the SOMMS mailing list? MattCameron - Dave...Probably once a week. ExoticBirds - What were your fave toys when you were young? MattCameron - Exotic...HO Slot cars and the board game Operation and Mouse Trap. KidComa - HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE MEDIA RELEASING YOUR TRUE IDENTITY IN ALL OF THE WWC ARTICLE? MattCameron - KidComa...I wasn't letting on to identity with WWC when we released it for contractual reasons. Dena - Matt: What inspired you to become a drummer instead of a guitarist??? MattCameron - Dena...I had more of a natural ability on drums as opposed to guitar. RustyCage - Matt, how many cats do you have?? MattCameron - rusty...1 cat. MattCameron - Rusty...Named Ella. Joey - How do you feel about these Spacemuffins... ARE YOU DOING THIS CHAT BECAUSE YOU CAN'T BEAT AL ON A MOTORCYCLE? MattCameron - Joey...I kick his ass so much I felt sorry for him so I told him I'd do this on-line interview. Sandy - MATT>>>> How did you like Australia? Not planning to visit again by any chance??? MattCameron - Sandy...I love Australia and hope to be down there soon with or without a band GUN - we know kim read comics how about yuo? MattCameron - gun...Kim and I both enjoy comics. Right now we've been into 8 Ball by Dan Clowes. LoudLove53 - MATT---JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT SWITCH OPENS IS MY FAVE SG SONG AND IT IS MAINLY BECAUSE OF YOUR DTUM WORK..ITS AMAZING! MattCameron - LL53...Thanks, that's one of my favorite SG songs as well. Phender - MATT PLEASE ANSER!! ARE YOU STAYING WITH THE SMASHING PUMPKINS MattCameron - phender...No, I only recorded with the Pumpkins and had no intention of joining. damfool - WHY DONT YOU USE A DOUBLE BASS SET UP? MattCameron - @#$%fool...Because I ain't no good at it. metal - Matt are all of your friends musicians? MattCameron - metal...Yes, it seems like most of my friends are musicians. ExoticBirds - What do you think of the Spice Girls? Which is your favorite? MattCameron - Exotic...I like Diarrhea Spice. luvmusic - Matt at what age did you start banging the drums? MattCameron - luvmusic...9 years old. outshined - HOWARD STERN FAN? MattCameron - outshined...Yes, very much so. Heater - Can we look forward to any more of your vocals on your future projects? MattCameron - Heater...I will be singing a lot on the upcoming Wellwater Conspiracy records. Hater - Do you like FOO FIGHTERS? Do you hang with Dave? MattCameron - Hater...Yes, I think they're very cool and I've only gotten a chance to hang with Dave on a few occasions but seems like a very cool guy. jesuschristpose - MATT***********FAVORITE BEER?????? MattCameron - jesuschrist...Rolling Rock metal - matt do you have an e-mail adress? MattCameron - metal...Yeah, like I would give it to you. Quintboy - MATT > What inspires you the most when you set behind the kit??? MattCameron - Quint...the sound. Mel - MATT--- DO YOU LIKE BEAVIS AND BUTTHEAD??? MattCameron - Mel...I like them when they're dead. ThousandEyes - Matt, what do you think about drummer jokes?... MattCameron - thousand...Love drummer jokes. I myself am a joke of a drummer. Nothng2Say - I'm A drummer trying to get more input, like working on my own songs. How did you get your songs worked on by SG? Or were you blessed with responsive Bandmates? MattCameron - nothing...Yes, I was blessed with responsive bandmates that were always into hearing each memebers songs. Hater - Is touring exhausting? Please tell me! MattCameron - Hater...yes, touring can be very exhausting and a hell of a grind but it's also very rewarding. JelloBiafra - Would you ever work with Les Claypool? MattCameron - Jello...Anything is possible outshined - Any SG songs you really hated (playing/in general)? MattCameron - outshined...I hated Outshined. jesuschristpose - MATT***********DO YOU EVER KEEP IN CONTACT WITH DAVE ABBRUZZESE?? MattCameron - jesus...I am not in touch with Dave. luvmusic - Matt would you change anything about your career if you had to do it over MattCameron - luvmusic...No, not a thing. EuroGirl - Does it suck to be rich, famous, AND talented, what a question? MattCameron - Eurogirl...Of course not. GUN - EVER READ SIN CITY? MattCameron - GUN...Yes! Love Sin City. Christi - Matt...in your humble opinion..do you feel that Chris Cornell is one of the best singers/songwriters that you ever collaborated with? MattCameron - Christi...Yes, very much so. Overfloater - MATT-WHERE ARE YOU AT RIGHT NOW? MattCameron - overfloater...I am at Boom Theory HQ. ExoticBirds - How do you feel about Marilyn Manson? MattCameron - Exotic...Musically it doesn MattCameron - exotic...do much for me but they're very necessary in todays PC world. Nothng2Say - Who came up with that wierd-ass phrasing for Drawing Flies? MattCameron - nothing...Drawing flies was my song and I take full responsiblity. Maria - Matt, how's your hair lookin' these days MattCameron - Maria...Very thin. Hater - How big is your kick drum? MattCameron - Hater...Big enough. JelloBiafra - how do you feel about the concept of a giant drum solo? MattCameron - Jello...When done right it can be good but it's very hard to get a drum solo to sound musical. Christi - Matt...how did you end up singing in the movie Killer Tomatoes??? MattCameron - Christi...It was a movie that was put together by jpeople that were living in our neighborhood growing up as a kid and they used people in the neighborhood to be in the movie EuroGirl - What did you think about Moby's remix of "Dusty"? MattCameron - Euro...I could have done a better re-mix in my sleep. ExoticBirds - What does your family think of your career? MattCameron - Exotic...They are very happy with what I've done and they like all the free tickets. lincolnman - HEY MATT!! DO YOU EVER HAVE ANY PRIVACY? IN TERMS OF VACATIONS WHAT WITH ALL THE PAPARAZI MattCameron - lincoln...Pappa whozi? Overfloater - MATT-IS PUFFY GOING TO REMIX ONE OF YOUR SONGS? MattCameron - overfloater...Soon Puffy will be re-mixing every bands' songs. JOE - MATT HAVE HEARD THE NEW CHEAP TRICK ? WHAT DO YOU THINK? MattCameron - Joe...No have not what is it like? Christi - Matt...my three kids are here driving me nuts to tell you hi...Lindsay, Dylan & Devyn say HI TO MATT CAMERON!! MattCameron - Christi...Hello to Lindsay, Dylan & Devyn. KidComa - WHAT PLATFORM/SOFTWARE HAVE YOU BEEN USING FOR ELECTRONIC MUSIC? MattCameron - kidcoma...Mac based pro tools system. Spoonman - Matt: What did you think of Dave Grohl remixing with Puffy MattCameron - spoonman...Have not heard it. kickdrum - matt, any jazz projects in the near future? MattCameron - kick...No immediate plans but am always open to playing more jazz Phender - PLEASE TALK ABOUT YOUR SESSIONS WITH THE PUMPKINS MattCameron - Phender...Not much to report. Like I've stated I went down there strictly as a studio musician and recorded 7 songs with them for their new record. Sandy - MATT>>> What did you think of Cibo matto's cover of Black Hole Sun? MattCameron - Sandy...I think Cibo Matto rules and I love their cover. damfool - WHAT STICKS DO YOU USE? MattCameron - @#$%fool...Vic Firth 5B. Overfloater - MATT-YOU KNOW...PUFFY KNOWS HOW TO TAP DANCE...YOU KNOW HOW TO TAP DANCE? MattCameron - Overfloater...I can kind of fake it but I'd like to learn how. damfool - DO YOU RECOMMEND AL'S DRUMS? MattCameron - damfool...Yes, I do. Hater - Do people stalk you? MattCameron - Hater...Yes, just Al. KidComa - ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO TERRASTOCK? MattCameron - kidcoma...What is terra stalk? Cybele - Do you think that the group Days Of The New is any good ? much comparison to Corneel and their lead singer Travis Meeks... MattCameron - cybele...I've just heard the acoustic grunge. Dena - MATT: what do you think about 'the Experience' museum that it slated to open in 1999? MattCameron - Dena...I think it's kind of a waste of money but it will be cool to have a Frank Geary building in Seattle. Hater - Do you have a fan club? MattCameron - Hater...No. Sandy - MATT>>>Any chance of a tour in the near future? MattCameron - Sandy...Yes, with WWC. ThousandEyes - Matt, which music mag can we TRUST?... MattCameron - thousand...Mojo ExoticBirds - How do you feel about making MTV Videos? What are some of your favorites? MattCameron - Exotic...I hated making rock videos. MattCameron - have no favorite videos. KidComa - TERRASTOCK = THE PTOLEMAIC TERRASCOPE MUSIC FESTIVAL IN SAN FRANCISCO THAT WWC IS SCHEDULED TO PLAY... MattCameron - kidcoma...When is the festival? Christi - Matt...what do you think of Frank Zozik? MattCameron - Christi...Frank is a very talented artist. damfool - WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW? MattCameron - damfool... 60 Minutes. MattCameron - and the Simpsons. metal - Matt do you write lyrics? MattCameron - metal...Yes. I'm writing more lyrics now that I am a singer. Quintboy - MATT > Could you just say hi justin and I'll leave!!! Wouldn't that be great!!! MattCameron - quint...Hey, Justin. Phender - Matt Did you have fun Recording with Billy Corgan? MattCameron - Phender...I always have fun recording. ThousandEyes - Matt, what do you think of White Zombie's John Tempesta?... MattCameron - thousand...John rules. JelloBiafra - Ok more miserable crap, did Ben leave WWC? MattCameron - Jello...Ben is on semi-permanent hiatus from Wellwater. Sandy - MATT>>> What is your favourite WWC song? MattCameron - Sandy...The Ending. kickdrum - Matt, what's keplinger up to? MattCameron - kickdrum...Keplinger is touring with Our Lady Peace. Maria - Matt, what's blastin' through your stereo these days? MattCameron - Maria...Iggy and the Stooges gak - Will Ben be performing at Monday's show? MattCameron - gak...No. damfool - ARE YOU FRIENDS WITH MIKE BORDIN? MattCameron - damfool...Yes, Mike is one of my oldest and dearest friends. Cybele - How different would you imagine today;s music would be if music videos weren't so prevelant ? do you think the music would be a lot different ? MattCameron - Cybele...Yes, I think the music climate would be different if bands weren't expected to promote their music with music videos as opposed to playing live and touring Undertow - Why did SG change the words to "Into the Void"? MattCameron - undertow...We changed the words to Into the Void to fit a speech that Chief Sealth wrote that we felt would be intersting as lyrics for Into the Void. KidComa - WHO WILL BE DOING VOCALS ON MONDAY? MattCameron - kidcoma...Yes, I will be singing on Monday. sommz - will there be another 7" single from the latest Wellwater album? MattCameron - sommz...Yes, hopefull on Superelectro. ThousandEyes - Matt, what do you think about Barrett Martin?... MattCameron - thousand...Barrett Martin is a bad ass. Christi - Matt...why isen't there more books on Soundgarden? MattCameron - Christi...Because the first one sucked so bad. jesuschristpose - MATT***************HOW WAS JOHNNY CASH'S VERSION OF RUSTY CAGE????? MattCameron - jesus...Johnny Cash's version of Rusty Cage was great. Surveyor - What was your favorite show the last time on Lallapalloza? MattCameron - surveyor...didn't have too many good shows on that tour. Dave - Well Matt, I must go...congrats for all of your success and your marriage! MattCameron - Dave...Thank you. Maria - I know it was a hellof a while ago but happy belated birthday, Matt. Did you have fun? MattCameron - Maria...Thank you, yes, I had a very nice Birthday. Slave - Matt:What did you think of New Zealand when you Toured? MattCameron - Slave...I love New Zealand and hope to go back very soon. The crowds were great. kickdrum - ANy chance for that SG "christy" song to be released? MattCameron - kickdrum...As of right now Christy does not have a vocal track on it. I've been trying to convince Chris to finish it so it can be released. jesuschristpose - MATT*************SHOES OR BAREFOOT WHEN PLAYING YOUR DRUMS???????? MattCameron - jesus...Shoes. GUN - can i send you some of my music? MattCameron - GUN...Send it via Boom Theory. wyn - So what sorts of venues do you pefer to play in MattCameron - wyn...I prefer medium sized venues 600-1500 size range. Hater - Do you know Portnoy? MattCameron - Hater...No do not know Portnoy. XL - MATT ***********DO YOU ACTUALLY OWN AND PLAY SPACEMUFFINS?!!!**** TELL THE TRUTH..... ARE THEY WORTH IT?********** MattCameron - XL...Yes, I do. I have a set in my basement that I record with and they're definately worth it. LoudLove53 - MATT--->>>PLEASE MATT! I AM BEGGING YOU!! FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART..PLEASE PLEASE PLASE TAKE BACK CALLING ME AN IDIOT..HOW WOULD U FEEL IF YOUR GOD CALLED U AN IDIOT?? PLEASE...TAKE IT VBACK..I AM SOO SORRY ABOUT THE DAVID SPADE COMMENT..PLEASE!! MattCameron - LL53...I forgive you. lucky13 - matt ~ did ya love 'ave maria'? MattCameron - lucky13...I thought it was a stretch for Chris but he pulled it off nicely. Slave - Matt: do you do much jazz drumming? MattCameron - Slave...I do a little bit but would like to do more. ROBERTandKRIS - wellwater shows in seattle??????? MattCameron - Robert&Kris...Possibly in the beginning of February. gak - When is Wellwater coming to Winnipeg?? MattCameron - gak...When you show me the money. Christi - The song "Christi" seems out of touch from what Chris is used to writing...what is the story about that...(since my name IS Christi...I must know! MattCameron - Christi...No, Chris's vocals fit this song perfectly. I wish you could hear it. XL - MATT....*******CAN THIS AL ADINOLFI FROM BOOM THEORY ACTUALLY >>>>>PLAY<<<<<>>>ONE<<<< DRUM.... I'LL THROW IN MY GIRLFRIEND (STRIPPER) ALSO....!!!!<<<<< PLEASE???? CAN I HAVE A SPACEMUFFIN????<<<<******* MattCameron - XL...Make it 2 strippers. Hater - Matt, would you please construct a fan club?? MattCameron - Hater...Go for it man! RustyCage - Do you watch SNL often? MattCameron - rustycage...Even though the show is kind of lame I still watch it. MattCameron - Did you all see Portishead? dirtybird - IS BEN A BURDEN IN YOUR HAND? MattCameron - dirtybird...No. He's a burden in his own hand. JelloBiafra - Matt, I heard you were the most stable member of SG. Is that true? Is Kim really a flake? MattCameron - Jello...Let's put it this way, it's Kim's world and we all live in it but I love all my ex-bandmates to death. XL - Was AL and KEPLINGER at your Wedding? Didthey PLAY???******* MattCameron - XL...Yes, they were both there and Keplinger played at the reception. SGGIRL - IS IT TRUE THAT SUSAN SILVER GETS SPECIAL DISCOUNTS WHEN U GO ON TOUR BECAUSE SHE IS A SENIOR CITIZEN?? (MAY A REMIND YOU..I AM ONLY SPEAKING OUT OF PURE JELOUSY.) MattCameron - SGGIRL...Uncool. Hater - Are you a COPELAND fan? MattCameron - Hater...Yes, big Copeland fan. damfool - WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE LIVE BAND? MattCameron - damfool...Fishbone ThousandEyes - Matt, have you seen LA Confidential?... MattCameron - thousand...Yes, and it was excellent. Overfloater - MATT-WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THE LILITH FAIR? MattCameron - Overfloater...Did not attend but hopefully it'll be around this summer. Vamprcat - Matt- do you like NoMeansNo? MattCameron - Vampr...Yes very much. We got to open for them in the early days. Undertow - MATT: HAVE YOU BEEN TO CAFE SOUNDGARDEN IN AMSTERDAM? IT'S LAME. MattCameron - undertow...No, have not but heard about it. kickdrum - Was the Buddy rich tribute concert recorded. If so, is it released? MattCameron - kickdrum...To my knowledge it was not recorded but if anyone knows how to get a copy let Al from Boom Theory know. RustyCage - is Chris Cornell going to be on MTV live this friday? MattCameron - rustycage...I don't know is he? Maria - Matt, what do you think of Metallica? MattCameron - Maria...Bring back Cliff. ThousandEyes - Matt, what do you think of Lars Ulrich?... MattCameron - thousand...Lars is a good tennis player. Vamprcat - Soundgarden AND Nomeansno? That is a dreamshow. MattCameron - Vampr...Anything is possible. Undertow - Matt, have you ever met Bill Ward? MattCameron - undertow...No have not, but would love to. GUN - WHAT'S THE DEAL W/ MONKEYWRCH RADIO? MattCameron - GUN...Eddie Vedder's pet radio project. gak - Matt, will you be performing on Self Pollution Radio2?? MattCameron - gak...Have not been asked. Overfloater - YOU LIKE EDDIE? MattCameron - overfloater...Yes very much. kaolly - I went to see No Means No in tokyo but there were only 5 people... MattCameron - kaolly...Too bad. They're a great live band. JelloBiafra - Matt, how do you feel about M.I.R.V. MattCameron - Jello... What is MIRV? luka - MATT>>> do you like devo (favourite song???)? MattCameron - luka...big Devo fan. kickdrum - Any drumclinics planned, or is that not your bag? MattCameron - kickdrum...Not really my bag. Overfloater - DO YOU LIKE THE KNACK? MattCameron - overfloater...The who? Maria - Matt, what's the name of your pet(s)? MattCameron - Maria...Chuck and Ella. Surveyor - Tuba Tuba Tuba Tuba MattCameron - Surveyor...Are you obsessed with blowing things? Vamprcat - Jello: Ted is presumed innocent until a later date... MattCameron - Vampr...What's up with hanging yourself with your own underwear? ThousandEyes - Matt, which is a better name for a band, Mediocre Royalties or Holy Wood?.. MattCameron - thousand...Mediocre Royalties dirtybird - Are you nervous about Monday? MattCameron - dirtybird...Yes, I'm a little nervous. MCOFSG - What is in your c.d. player right now? MattCameron - MCOF...The new Walkabouts record. GUN - ANY SG MEMBERS SHOWING ON M.W. RADIO MattCameron - GUN...Possibly Chris. Surveyor - What is your favorite type of guitar??? MattCameron - Surveyor...G and L broadcaster. Hater - What did you want to be when you were a child? MattCameron - Hater...An ex-junkie. Outshined - Are you still friends with Hiro Yamamoto or Jason Everman? MattCameron - Outshined...Am friends with Hiro but have not spoken to Jason in a long time. metal - You`ve got us fans in Turkey too... how does it feel? MattCameron - metal...Did not know we had fans in Turkey but is very cool. Christi - Do you know if Chris is almost finished up with his solo thing? MattCameron - Christi...Only time will tell. Overfloater - MATT-I AM A DEPRIVED PERSON THAT HAS TO GET OFF THE COMPUTER...WILL YOU DO ME JUST ONE FAVOR...WILL YOU SAY 'BYE MYRA HAZA'? MattCameron - Overfloater...Bye Myra Haza'! Maria - @-----}-------- Matt, here's a rose for ya! I love ya sweetie! MattCameron - Maria...Back at ya'! Surveyor - Matt, I loved Fresh Tendrils on Superunknown, is that your voice on it????? MattCameron - Surveyor...No that was Chris singing. Undertow - Do you still have your SOMMS hat that Dena made for you? MattCameron - undertow...Yes, I still have the hat. RustyCage - Matt, when fans approach you does that really bother you? MattCameron - rustycage...No, I don't mind if they approach me as long as I'm not in the middle of eating dirtybird - Did you get drunk on New Years? MattCameron - dirtybird...I got hella' wasted and blacked out. BillyCorgan - What was it like Recording the New Smashing Pumpkins Album (any good drum riffs) MattCameron - Billy...What kind of car do you drive? JelloBiafra - Here comes a stupid question: Who was your favorite member of SG? MattCameron - Jello...Me. BillyCorgan - Ferrari MattCameron - Billy...What color? sommz - matt: matt did you listen to the CD of the 11/09/96 chicago SG show? MattCameron - sommz...Yes, the Cd is great. MCOFSG - What do you think of the crowds in the D.C area? MattCameron - MCO...Our crowds in DC were always great especially at the 930 club BillyCorgan - Red MattCameron - Billy...Wrong! BillyCorgan - I was Joking Black. MattCameron - Billy...Are you color blind? Christi - What is one of your favorite places to play when your in LA? MattCameron - Christi...Maurice's Snack and Chat. MaxT - I am the real Billy Corgan. The others are imposters. MattCameron - MaxT...What color is your Ferrari JelloBiafra - Hey, I've got a '72 Karmann Ghia MattCameron - Jello...Cool car. Dena - MATT: Are you coming back here to San Diego for Superbowl?? MattCameron - Dena...Hell no Cybele - Matt have you ever seen NYC's based The Blue Man Group show off broadway ? My neighbor is the head mixer and loves you guys... MattCameron - Cybele...No but I would love to see them. Surveyor - What do you think of the 'Unoffical SG webpage' by that Seth dude? MattCameron - Surveyor...I love the unofficial website and I think Seth's doing a great job. BillyCorgan - No my ferrai is Black MattCameron - billy...Wrong again AlatBoomTheory - Hi Matt... I'm in the next room... now tell the truth... you're piece of crap BMW can't come near my fire breathing ZR11 Surveyor - I think the page kicks ass too. Have you ever met Seth? I heard A&M flew him out to a show in Seattle. MattCameron - Surveyor...Yes, I had the pleasure of meeting Seth in Chicago a year ago. Maria - Matt, is alright if I lived in your basement? I won't bother you and April a whole lot MattCameron - Maria...I'm afraid that's not going to happen. MCOFSG - Did you ever play on Sabian cymbals? MattCameron - MCOF...Yes, I played them back when I was buying my own cymbals. dirtgil - hey matt--do you still talk to the rest of the SG guys frequently MattCameron - dirtgil...I speak with Kim the most. Surveyor - What has been the most fulfilling song you have ever worked on??? MattCameron - Surveyor...Christy. AlatBoomTheory - Come on Cameron admit it! The only thing you see when we're riding together is my ASS... confession is good for the SOUL! JelloBiafra - I love my Ghia, I'm going to paint lime green MattCameron - Jello...Good idea. kickdrum - matt, so long, thanks for answering my question. YOu got tons of fans in Minnesota. MattCameron - kickdrum...Thank you, Minnesota. dirtybird - Matt, kegger at my house in Scottsdale,AZ all this weekend. Are you coming? MattCameron - dirtybird...I'm there dude! AlatBoomTheory - Come on MATT, admit it... the only thing you see when we're out riding together is my ASS... confession is good for the SOUL! BillyCorgan - Matt are the Pumpkins and you opening for the Stones in Toronto MattCameron - Billy...they might be but I won't be there. Surveyor - No way, kegger at ISU in 3 ft of snow in Iowa, you comin???? MattCameron - Surveyor...Hell yeah! Christi - Matt...I just ran downstair and got a beer...you want one??? Christi - It's a hefewiezen.. MattCameron - Christi...Yes, I want it right now. Aragon - Do you like Rolling Stones? MattCameron - Aragon...Early Stones. MattCameron - MaryJane...Describe it. metal - Matt what do you do nights? MattCameron - metal...Lots of TV and sleep. Vamprcat - Matt- my husband doesn't have a question but he wants me to tell you "You're the best" MattCameron - Vampr...Thank you. ThousandEyes - Are you a fan of Deep Purple?... MattCameron - thousand...Yes. AlatBoomTheory - Listen everybody we're going to be outta here in 5 more minutes so get your final questions in NOW!!! Christi - What about this Japaneze porno comics? MattCameron - Christi...What about it? MaryJane - Matt, I just wanted to say hello to you, I am AL sister MattCameron - MaryJane...I'm so sorry! dirtgil - thanks for loggin on matt. continued success to you! MattCameron - dirtgil...Thanks! mindriot - Mattster!!! I'm checking out now, would you please say bye to me too? ;)~ MattCameron - mindriot...Goodbye. sleeveless - matt, west virginia thanks you! (or at least I do! we're not all hillbillies) MattCameron - Sleeve...You're not all toothless, inbred and related to each other gak - Winnipeg says hi: it's @#$%ing cold here MattCameron - gak...Hello Winnipeg. MCOFSG - Do you try to eat heathy when you are on tour? MattCameron - MCOF...Yes, I try to use the pools at the hotels we stay at. AlatBoomTheory - Bye M.J.! I'll call ya tomorrow! metal - Matt it`s now 6:15 A.M. in Turkey MattCameron - metal...All nighter? LoudLove53 - MATT--I REALLY GOTTA GO...BUT I JUTST WANT TO THANK YOU FOR CHATTING HERE TONITE...AND FOR MAKING THE MOST BEAUTIFUL MUSIC OF ALL TIME...I LOVE YOU GUYS...AND NEVER FORGET YOUR FANS..OK??? WE NEED YOU!!! LOVE YA! JUST ACKNOWLEDGE ME AND I PROMISE TO LEAVE YOU ALONE! MattCameron - LL53...Thank you, goodnight. ThousandEyes - Jack Daniels or Jim Beam?... MattCameron - thousand...Jack Daniels Undertow - Matt, thanks for drumming for the band that changed my life =) MattCameron - undertow...Thank you Surveyor - I started listening to SG with Loud Love, I was like 12. You guys kicked so much ass. What has been the most fulfilling song you ever worked on with SG???? MattCameron - Surveyor...Head Down Arden - Thanks for everything Matt MattCameron - Arden...You're welcome. Grrl_U_Want - Matt: What's the last book you read MattCameron - grrl...Bucky's Works a book about Buck Minsterfuller. BillyCorgan - Matt Please Tell me If The New Pumpkin album has good heavy drums in it by You? MattCameron - Billy...You should know. Christi - Matt do your arms hurt alot when your a drummer because I want to learn to play drums but will my arms hurt alot? MattCameron - Christi...Yes, sometimes your arms get sore after many hours of practicing. MattCameron - Good night everybody! Al's throwing me out. thank you all very much - I had a great time. AlatBoomTheory - We want to thank EVERYONE all over the world who participated in tonight's CHAT LIVE. WE ESPECIALLY want to thank MAtt Cameron for helping make this the biggest Chat Live to Date. From all of us at BOOM THEORY, goodnight, godbless and we'll see ya in FEB AlatBoomTheory - WITH Sean Kinney (Alice in Chains)!