Moderator - Alright.... let's start with the questions... HEEEEERE'S MATT!!!
Matt Cameron - Hi! I'm here!
Drummergirl - Hi Matt meet you at Letterman and you were great!
Matt Cameron - drummergirl...thanks, it was very fun but cold.
Deb - Hi matt, ho'ws the rehearsals going?
Matt Cameron - deb...So far the rehearsals are going splendidly.
PearlGarden - Matt, how did you hook up with Pearl Jam?
Matt Cameron - pearlgarden...Stone called me and asked if I could fill in for Jack
rockNfopp - hi, Matt- you have fans in israel too
Matt Cameron - rocknfopp...Glad to know that I have fans in Israel. Hopefully I can make it down there some day.
Roz - Matt ... how's the side project coming?
Matt Cameron - roz...The side projects are going well. The main was is Wellwater Conspiracy and we're almost finished with our record.
Christi - Matt, do you need alot of rehersals when you fill in for someone?
Matt Cameron - christi...For this particular gig I have to learn 60 songs so there's a lot of rehearsal.
rockNfopp - hey Matt, are you working with HATER now?
Matt Cameron - rocknfopp...I am no longer a member of Hater.
outshined - Speaking of Skin Yard, do you keep in touch with Jack Endino
Matt Cameron - outshined...I spoke with Jack Endino a few months ago but I don't keep in touch as much as I'd like.
outshined - so is Hater finished?
Matt Cameron - outshined...I'm finished with Hater but I believe Ben is going to continue with the band.
Roz - Matt ... is PJ going to extend its summer tour to U.K ... ?
Matt Cameron - roz...I'm not sure if the tour will extend beyond the U.S.
StickIt - Matt... are you still playing those Canadian drums? Do you like those wood hoops? I'm worried that they might break!
Matt Cameron - stickit...Yes, still playing the Ayotte drums and the wood hoops break when you drop them.
Raphael&Hugo - ...and the "Adore" album from SP? On how many tracks are you involved?
Matt Cameron - raphael&hugo...I'm not sure how many tracks I will be on on the "Adore" album. I'll have to wait and see.
Roz - Matt ... do you intend to venture into some other type of musical instruments in the future ( singing, perhaps? ), or do you plan to stick with them drums?
Matt Cameron - roz...Yes, I play other instruments besides drums.
MoreDrums - Where in Seattle can I get some of your drum sheet music
Matt Cameron - moredrums...As far as I know there is no Matt Cameron drum music.
Roz - Can you sing, Matt?
Matt Cameron - roz...Yes, guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards.
Christi - Matt- I was pretty upset that I was unable to get tickets to the San Diego PJ show. So you can emagine my disappointment when I heard the new that you were filling in for Jack...
Matt Cameron - christi...Sorry, I can't help out but I'll see you on the tour.
Cronky - Matt - were you at the Australian PJ shows? I didn't see you...
Matt Cameron - cronky...No, I was not in Australia with PJ.
Christi - Matt...besides Chris working on his solo album...what has he been up to lately? Do you and he talk much?
Matt Cameron - christi...The new Wellwater Conspiracy record.
Deb - What are you listening to right now?
Matt Cameron - deb...Lots of PJ.
Christi - Oh wow...I didn't know that he was working on WW! What will he be doing?
Matt Cameron - christy...Chris has been writing songs for his upcoming solo record.
Cronky - When will the new WWC be released?
Matt Cameron - cronky...WWC will hopefully be released within a year
Roz - How's your wife, Matt? Any plans for kids yet?
Matt Cameron - roz...The wife and family are great. Thanks for asking.
Raphael&Hugo - Matt: Do you know by any change what the pumpkins will do regarding the drumming part?
Raphael&Hugo - oops, misstyped again
Matt Cameron - raphael&hugo...Nice syntax. I don't know if they will change their drum parts.
skulmstr - Is there ever a chance that Soundgarden will play together again?
Matt Cameron - skulmstr...Never say never.
Christi - Matt- is April still heavy into her musical career?
Matt Cameron - christi...Yes, she stays busy with her string quartet as well as playing with orchestras around Seattle.
StickIt - MATT, Are you going to be using your same setup for drums with Pearl Jam, or are you going to be adding/subtracting drums from your setup?
Matt Cameron - stickit...Will be using the same kit.
Cronky - Do you listen to any current Australian bands?
Matt Cameron - cronky...Yes, one of my favorite bands is Youami from Australia.
outshined - Matt - A fellow sommster who couldn't make it wanted to know 'the REAL reason SG broke up'
Matt Cameron - outshined...We were sick of each other.
rockNfopp - Matt - what album are you going to be on next?
Matt Cameron - rocknfopp...WWC.
PearlGarden - *Matt* are you going to be Pearl Jam's permanent drummer?!!
Matt Cameron - pearlgarden...No,just filling in for Jack.
Roz - Matt ... don't you get tired of people asking and whinging about SG's break-up ... ?
Matt Cameron - roz...Yes, so quit asking!
marrra - Matt, have you ever felt overlooked in SG?
Matt Cameron - marrra...No, never.
Cronky - Do you still occasionall read the SOMMS digest Matt?
Matt Cameron - cronky...The SOMMS list seems to be down at the moment.
marrra - Matt, seriously, any benefits of drum computer?
Matt Cameron - marrrra...yes, as a tool I use the drum computer.
outshined - Matt - wasn't Ben joining Devilhead the real reason?
Matt Cameron - outshined...Hell no!
Roz - Drum computer? Nothing beats the real thing!
Matt Cameron - roz...Right on!
marrra - Dave Abruzzesse as a drumer - yes or no? And why?
Matt Cameron - marrra...Yes because he's good.
Christi - again- How did you learn to play 'odd time' signature? Was it something you stived for or more what you just felt comfortable with?
Matt Cameron - christi...I listen to a lot of Bill Bruford growing up and studied on time signatures on my own.
burden - he matt how are you
Matt Cameron - burden...Fine, thanks.
StickIt - Do you use your Spacemuffins for recording or demo work? I live in a small apt., and still want to lay down some tracks...
Matt Cameron - stickit...I use the Spacemuffins for both recording and demo work.
marrra - Matt, Metallica or AIC?
Matt Cameron - marrra...Neither.
outshined - Matt - have you heard Jerry Cantrell's new solo album?
Matt Cameron - outshined...Cantrell's solo record is business as usual.
Raphael&Hugo - Matt: When you're playing with all sort of bands, how are those relations?
Matt Cameron - raphael&hugo...One important part of being in a band is getting along with your band mates.
skulmstr - who are you into right now ?who are you listing to ?
Matt Cameron - skulmstr...Lee Scratch Perry, Miles Davis, lots of PJ.
marrra - Matt, your bet on the longevity of the electronica thing?
Matt Cameron - marrra...Electronica will probably be around for 6 more years, no more, no less.
Be_Aggressive - i was wondering what do u think about pizza...
Matt Cameron - beaggressive...I love pizza.
Christi - Which guy in SG do you believe you had the best rappor with Matt?
Matt Cameron - christi...The techs.
marrra - Matt, do you consider rock (& pop) business, art or entertainment?
Matt Cameron - marrra...Entertainment
marrra - Matt, back to the *electronica* Q: The reason why?
Matt Cameron - marrra...People will never get tired of watching a band perform.
Christi - Do you do alot of web-surfing? What web sites do you frequent?
Matt Cameron - christi...Unofficial website when it's running.
rockNfopp - raw live music will survive forever
Matt Cameron - rocknfopp...I completely agree.
Be_Aggressive - can u tell us about the most weird performance u ever had?
Matt Cameron - beaggressive...There are many but the most recent memorable one was in New York in '97 when I was hit in the ear w/ a lemon and was knocked out momentarily during the 2nd song. And being the trouper I am, finished out the set.
outshined - Matt - remember your post to SOMMS on the day SG broke up?
Matt Cameron - outshined...Yes, I remember my post.
Roz - Matt ... what is your take on cover bands? A diversification or a rip-off?
Matt Cameron - roz...I used to play in cover bands and as long as people enjoy playing music no matter what it is that's a good thing.
marrra - Matt, happy with the SG compilation?
Matt Cameron - marrra...I felt the SG compilation was very conservative
rockNfopp - hey MATT- if SG will be back together I have a great name for an album
Matt Cameron - rocknfopp...Lay it on me...
outshined - Matt - who were you playing with during the lemon incident?
Matt Cameron - outshined...Soundgarden, Lollapalooza '97.
Cronky - Gonna jam with any more Jazz bands? I think you definitely should.
Matt Cameron - cronky...Hopefully I'll be playing some more jazz in the future.
Christi - Speaking of web surfing...my husband is heavily into ocean surfing and used to see Eddie V out waiting for sets in San Diego. Did you ever surf when you lived in San Diego by any chance?
Matt Cameron - christi...I was an avid body surfer when I grew up in San Diego and have just taken up board surfing.
marrra - Matt, what was the biggest cultural event of your life so far?
Matt Cameron - marrra...The most recent cultural event was going to the Whitney Museum in New York and seeing an exhibit by Bill Viola that completely rocked.
Raphael&Hugo - Matt: When you come to Holland, be sure to come to see us!
Matt Cameron - raphael&hugo...That's a date. Save me some bong hits.
Be_Aggressive - Matt what's your favorite song?
Matt Cameron - beagrressive...My favorite song today is "Rock N' Roll Hootchy Koo"
Christi - where in Seattle do you surf? Do you go down around the pennisela?
Matt Cameron - christi...I have not yet surfed in Washington because the water tempertature is too cold.
Fugazi - Hey Matt....are you going to record anything with PEarl Jam. Or is it strictly for the tour?
Matt Cameron - fugazi...As of right now, I will strictly be filling in for Jack on this tour. They have not yet asked me to record with them.
Roz - Matt ... do you have any lucky instruments ... like, a pair of lucky drumsticks that you take anywhere with you & just can't do without?
Matt Cameron - roz...No, not superstitous.
outshined - Matt - do you have a favourite SG record/song that you like playing?
Matt Cameron - outshined...Favorite SG song was one that never got released named "Christy" although we did play it once at the Redding Festival 1996.
Cronky - Can WWC please tour Australia - that'd be cool.
Matt Cameron - cronky...WWC would love to tour Australia but first we have to finish our record.
rockNfopp - ok Matt heres a cool name for an album: SMMUTT: Satan Moved My Ultra Tainted Themes
Matt Cameron - rocknfopp...Go back to the drawing board.
Fugazi - How did you enjoy letterman Matt?
Matt Cameron - fugazi...Letterman was cool but the studio was very cold.
Christi - Matt...isent the song Christy actually spelled just like I spell my name?
Matt Cameron - christi...Yes, same spelling.
Michelle - Matt!! Any plans to start a band?
Matt Cameron - michelle...Yes, and it
Matt Cameron - it's called Well Water Conspiracy.
outshined - Are C.C., K.T., or B.S. going to show up at any PJ shows?
Matt Cameron - outshined...Hopefully at some point the guys will show up.
marrra - Matt, any thought about Europe?
Matt Cameron - marrra...Is Europe still there?
Fugazi - so WWC is your "full time" band now?
Matt Cameron - fugazi...For the moment WWC is my full time band but it's on a hiatus now that I'm going to be touring this summer.\
Cronky - Are PJ gonna do any SG covers?
Matt Cameron - cronky...Maybe "Room A Thousand Years Wide".
Raphael&Hugo - Matt: Do you know 'Megadeth'? We saw them twice! Raphael had them signing his guitar!
Matt Cameron - raphael&hugo...I know 2 techs on the Megadeath tour but do not know the band.
Chuckster - Will SG reunite in 20 years, do a new studio album and play festivals do you think?
Matt Cameron - chuckster...I don't think SG will reunite in 20 years, and if we did we'd be too old and tired to rock.
outshined - Any chance of 4th of July ever being played live? By PJ or WWC?
Matt Cameron - outshined...No, 4th of July will always remain a Soundgarden song.
malone - Why did Pearl Jam change their style over the years
Matt Cameron - malone...Don't know you'll have to ask them.
marrra - Matt, how long do you plan to continue in this business?
Matt Cameron - marrra...I will always be a musician but eventually I will probably get out of the music business because the two don't go hand in hand.
marrra - Matt, your feeling when listening to Sunshower?
Matt Cameron - marrra...I think it's a pretty good song but definately not one of his best.
Roz - Matt ... if Page & plant can do it, why can't you?
Matt Cameron - roz...Keep playing.
Christi - Matt, does Chris & Susan still have their Rottie 'Bill'?
Matt Cameron - christi...Bill now lives with Chris' friend.
Cronky - How is that land going that you and PJ sponsered last year? All the tress growing?
Matt Cameron - cronky...Still there.
skulmstr - what do you think is pearl jam's best stuff?
Matt Cameron - skulmstr...I like their last 2 records the most.
outshined - Matt - what do you think of Johnny Cash's cover of Rusty Cage?
Matt Cameron - outshined...We all love Johnny Cash's version of Rusty Cage and we're very honored that he chose to cover it.
PearlGarden - MATT... I remember some story about you and Al on motorcycles... who usually drives faster???
Matt Cameron - pearlgarden...Al is almost always eating my dust on his fake Harley.
marrra - Matt, what's your take on rock press?
Matt Cameron - marrra...The rock press is a necessary evil.
Be_Aggressive - Matt i was wondering what do u think about Faith No More...R.I.P
Matt Cameron - beaggressive...One of the great American rock bands. RIP
Cronky - We all think you should have been #1 in the 'top drummers' section of the Rolling Stone mag.
Matt Cameron - cronky...Thank you.
skulmstr - what do you think was soundgardens best work?
Matt Cameron - skulmstr...Our first record and our last record.
outshined - Matt - are you going to post to SOMMS again? We're all waiting for you.
Matt Cameron - outshined...Would love to post again but I can't get through to the web site
Christi - Matt- are you by any chance a fan of the show X-files?
Matt Cameron - christi...My wife is a fan of X-Files. I for one can't stand it.
Christi - Have a favorite movie?
Matt Cameron - christi...One of my favorites is "Walkabout".
Yield - What's the difference between Soundgarden live and Pearl Jam live?
Matt Cameron - Yield...PJ actually likes performing and that's the big difference betweent the 2 bands.
rockNfopp - Matt- were Jeff Buckley and Chris good friends?
Matt Cameron - rocknfopp...Jeff and Chris were very close and Jeff's death hit Chris very hard.
StickIt - Matt, what was your first set of drums?
Matt Cameron - stickit...My first real kit was a Japanese kit the brand was Karen and I went through the set in about a year.
Fugazi - matt is it going to be hard to learn so many pj songs for the tour?
Matt Cameron - fugazi...So far it's been fairly easy because their songs are based around the vocal and there aren't too many tricky parts in their songs.
Christi - Matt- what is the most important thing is your life?
Matt Cameron - christi...Family.
Yield - what's your favorite pearl jam song to play?
Matt Cameron - yield...So far my favorite PJ song is "Faithful".
outshined - Matt - is PJ going to play any Temple of the Dog?
Matt Cameron - outshined...We'll have to wait and see.
marrra - Matt, in the rock field, is there an offer you'd decline if money wouldn't matter?
Matt Cameron - marrra...Clarify.
Yield - is jack irons doing alright? will he return for studio recordings?
Matt Cameron - yield...I hope Jack is getting back to normal and as far as I know he will return to the band.
skulmstr - what has been your favorite project to work on?
Matt Cameron - skulmstr....WWC
marrra - Matt, what do you think of the Rolling Stones?
Matt Cameron - marrra...Charlie Watts is the king of the world.
malone - Do rockstars really get chicks.....
Matt Cameron - malone...Damn straight.
StickIt - What kind of cymbals do you recommend for a TOP40/Rock band drummer???
Matt Cameron - stickit...Whatever sounds good to you.
rockNfopp - Matt- when you play live are you improvising?
Matt Cameron - rocknfopp...Yes, when I play live I'm improvising and embelishing all the time.
Something a DAT tape is not able to do.
Cronky - What kit did you use for the Hater record?
Matt Cameron - cronky...Drum workshop.
marrra - Matt, the *offer* questuion: would you tour rather with the Prodigy, Dave Navarro, Jerry Cantrell or the Rolling Stones? Or do a studio session?
Matt Cameron - marrra...I'm lucky at this stage of my career where I can choose the musical projects that interest me as opposed to doing them strictly for the money.
SABIANAA - Matt.....do you have any marching experience?
Matt Cameron - sabianaa...No.
marrra - Matt, Charlie Watts: What do you think about the *computerization* of his track live rumor?
Matt Cameron - marrra...I thought it was a sin when the looped Charlie Watts on their latest record.
Yield - what was the letterman experience like?
Matt Cameron - yield...The Letterman experience was very cool. Everyone was nice but too damn cold
skulmstr - what piss's you off the most about the current music scene?
Matt Cameron - skulmstr...Orange County ska pisses me off. Long live Fishbone!
Cronky - What sort of drumming do you like best? Go for the jazz scene again I reckon Matt...
Matt Cameron - cronky...Hard bop jazz drumming.
Fugazi - fishbone!! yea....you ever seen them live matt?
Matt Cameron - fugazi...Yes, I've seen Fishbone live and they were wonderful.
PearlGarden - Seeing that there are so many Soundgarden and Pearl Jam rip off bands now... this brand of music HAS to eventually be replaced with something else... what do you think the next generation of music will be like?
Matt Cameron - pearlgarden...Hopefully the next generation will just keep growing and mutating into its own thing.marrra - Matt, would you go for being a drummer if you were 9 now?
Matt Cameron - marrra...Yes I'd probably still have the drumming bug up my ass.
Chuckster - Do you have any musical input in Pearl Jam?
Matt Cameron - chuckster...Not so much as input but they're not trying to tone down my style to fit their music.
Yield - If you were making a supergroup, would you rather have Chris or Eddie on vocals and why?
Matt Cameron - yield...To have the ultimate uber supergroup I would have both Chris and Eddie as my singers. My two favorite rock singers.
rockNfopp - Matt- i think SG should release a live performances CD- any plans of that?
Matt Cameron - rocknfopp...I hope our live tapes never get released.
Be_Aggressive - say Matt what do u think about Nine Inch Nails?
Matt Cameron - beaggressive...Nine Inch Nails is a kick ass band.
Raphael&Hugo - What do you like most about drumming, is it something you feel burning inside you when you play?
Matt Cameron - raphael&hugo...Shouldn't you two be in bed right now?
Christi - Just as before in the last boomtheory chat ...My 3 kids; Lindsay, Dylan & Devyn send a big hello your way Matt!
Matt Cameron - christi...Hello to Lindsay, Dylan and Devyn.
PearlGarden - Is Kim Thayil still playing around Seattle with somebody???
Matt Cameron - pearlgarden...Kim is not playing with anyone at the moment.
marrra - Matt... Are the SG royalties enough to make successful retirement?
Matt Cameron - marrra...That's a little too personal.
Chuckster - What was the last record you listen to...like today?
Matt Cameron - chuckster...Miles Davis.
Fugazi - what new cds, if any, have you picked up lately matt?
Matt Cameron - fugazi...New Page Plant.
marrra - Matt... What makes a great drummer? Hard work, talent or just destiny?
Matt Cameron - marrra...Passion to play music.
ToxiC - Matt, is it true that you will be playing with Pearl Jam on tour?
Matt Cameron - toxic...Duh!
Christi - Matt- do me a favor...next time you talk to Kim, tell him that 'Christi' says that she absolutley LOVES 'Darkload'...I can't stop listening to it!
Matt Cameron - christi...I will tell Kim that you like "Darkload
Christi - Thanx Matt!
Matt Cameron - christi...You're welcome!
SABIANAA - *Matt* Boxers or Briefs
Matt Cameron - sabianna...Boxers.
overfloater - will PJ be playing Glastonbury MATT?
Matt Cameron - overfloater...Hopefully I will get to Glastonbury one of these days.
Matt Cameron - I hear it's a wonderful festival.
marrra - Matt... How do you feel doing this chat thing?
Matt Cameron - marrra...Way into the chat thing.
Cronky - Are you gonna do any pleasure-travelling around the UK this time Matt
Matt Cameron - cronky...Pleasure and traveling in the UK have never mixed for me.
PearlGarden - Matt... what's Al paying you to do this Chat THIS time??? chocolates again??? anything??? kisses??? ;)
Matt Cameron - pearlgarden...As usual, not a damn thing!
ToxiC - matt, are you friends with sean kinney?...once he said this-- "Hate those guys. We hate each other. Sometimes we'll get in our big cadillacs and do drive-bys on eachother's houses. We're like rival gangs." Sean On Soundgarden
Matt Cameron - toxic...He's jealous because Soundgarden could always beat up Alice In Chains musically and physically.
Cronky - Do you remember that 'Make The Lead Singer Scream Louder' Zildjian add? How cool
Matt Cameron - cronky...Yes, I remember that ad.
marrra - Matt... Your favorite music paper?
Matt Cameron - marrra...Mojo.
Yield - can you kick ament's ass in b-ball?
Matt Cameron - yield...No.
Matt Cameron - He's a good player.
overfloater - thanx,Matt.What cymbals did you use onSG's last album?They kick ass!!
Matt Cameron - overfloater...Assorted old A Ziljian's and Z Customs.
Yield - are you going to sing any this summer?
Matt Cameron - yield...I'll be helping out with back up vocals.
skulmstr - what do you like to do when not playing and touring?
Matt Cameron - skulmstr...I like to try and kick Al's ass riding
Raphael&Hugo - Melanie: did you get Al to promise you to get an email-account?
Matt Cameron - raphael&hugo...This is Melanie, no but don't fret.
marrra - Matt...what do you think about entirely drummers based projects?
Matt Cameron - marrra...As long as they are making music as opposed to wanking off on the drum set than I'm all for it.
overfloater - what about snare drums?
Matt Cameron - overfloater...I used Keplinger snare drums.
Christi - do you have a fav sport??
Matt Cameron - christi...I love basketball, soccer, and motor sports.
Christi - Matt...do you remember Shoom? How could you not, right! You could bet that if Chris was here...so would she!
Matt Cameron - christi...Yes I remember Shoom.
skulmstr - name one person you wish you could play with.
Matt Cameron - skulmstr...Jimmy Hendrix
Christi - Did she really meet you guys backstage?
Matt Cameron - christi...Yes, we met Shoom in Texas.
Yield - have you rehearsed any covers with pj?
Matt Cameron - yield...So far we've rehearsed "Leaving Home"
skulmstr - cd or vinyl?which is better?
Matt Cameron - skulmstr...vinyl.
ToxiC - Matt, didn't you once do a track for some kind of drum album?
Matt Cameron - toxic...Yes, I did a track for the Flying Traps record which featured only drummers.
skulmstr - you said the last cd you bought was page plant did you like it?
Matt Cameron - skulmstr...I was a little disappointed by the Page Plant record and thought the production was horrible.
Elin - Do you get recognized when you go shopping and stuff? If so, do you like it?
Matt Cameron - elin...Occasionally i get recognized but most of the time I do not.
SABIANAA - *Matt* Do you use a double bass pedal?
Matt Cameron - sabianaa...Single pedal.
Elin - Did you like touring with Voivod?
Matt Cameron - elin...Yes I enjoyed touring with Voivod.
skulmstr - whats the last cd you bought that you liked?
Matt Cameron - skulmstr...Kronos Quartet "Early Music"
Matt Cameron - A couple more questions and then I have to back into my cave.
Dave - Matt....why exactly did you guys breakup?
Matt Cameron - dave...Wouldn't you like to know.
Yield - What is the "seattle scene" going to be remembered for in 50 years?
Matt Cameron - yield...Grunge.
Moderator - Hi this is Al at Boom Theory. Matt has to get back to rehearsals so we're going to be signing off now
Moderator - We want to thank everybody for taking part in the Chat Live! UK and to RHYTHM Magazine for co-sponsoring the event.
Moderator - At 6:30pm PT tonight, we go on live with Sean Kinney.