Matt Cameron: How He Created the "Wooden Jesus" Groove (Temple of the Dog)

In this clip, Drummer Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog) discusses his thought process behind his groove on the song "Wooden Jesus".
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[@taunokekkonen5733]

Matt Cameron, the most stable haircut in rock drumming.

[@TheJont118]

His skills are just as stable.

[@user-eh2id5wi2z]

Nah, that'd be Mullen Jr. (Hair)

[@aviolentpurple9925]

Also most stable drumming. Matt Cameron is a true badass. Love his drums. I really like his Soundgarden drumming. He goes all out therr

[@Furrygumball71]

U2’s Larry Mullin Jr. has THE most stable haircut in rock drumming🎉

[@dickflinghammer2985]

The art of creative inspiration through comments. Well done I say!

[@vansnyder9499]

Matt Cameron needs to be celebrated as one of the best drummers of the past 30+ years.

[@cdraper7277]

He is very musical and technical with his drumming. Especially with Soundgarden.

[@jeffreymorris5815]

Matt Cameron is amazing for sure! There's so much nuance and constant movement, not to mention the odd time stuff! As you said, especially with Soundgarden.

[@peteywheatstraws4909]

He had some decent grooves on Geddy Lee's solo album, "My Favorite Headache".

[@jeffreymorris5815]

@@peteywheatstraws4909 oh wow, have to check that out!

[@nickturnbull4105]

Great interview Rick ,and as everyone else here already knows ,Matt is one of the most musical and beautiful players of all time ,such great dynamics and control , always plays the songs so beautifully .😂😂

[@clayfoster8234]

Since the day it came out superunknown has been my favorite album of all time. And as a fellow drummer, Matt has been an enormous influence on me.

[@theadamfontana]

Love when you talk to drummers

[@jacobstubbs7395]

My request is Danny Carey

[@orbitaljellyfish808]

Fresh Tendrils is one of my all time favorite songs Matt’s contribution to SG and music overall is huge

[@WhyTheHorseface]

Have you heard his solo album, “Cavedweller”?

[@MrScrofulous]

Don't forget Limo Wreck

[@Littleneddygtw]

@@WhyTheHorsefaceI’ve been digging his new EP Gory Scorch Cretins too

[@FunksIncKeys]

I used to play Fresh Tendrils on the Jukebox at my fav bar in college. Nobody knew the song and I was the only one rocking out !!! I happen to be a keyboardist too, so having the Clavi on this one was just icing on the cake.

[@orbitaljellyfish808]

@@MrScrofulous oh I can’t say enough about Limo Wreck, but IIRC Fresh Tendrils was something Matt brought to Chris, and Limo Wreck was Chris’ entirely. No?

[@jimmyjawbone]

Louder Than Love, is to me, one of the most important rock albums of all time. An under appreciated gem that signalled the dawning of a new age.

[@DamnPictures]

I agree with you, kind of, but I personally couldn't say the same for all of the songs, some of which definitely seemed experimental. However, songs like Ugly Truth and Loud Love are definitive arguments to the second part of your statement. Those songs still sound unlike anything we've heard before.

[@louiebee6745]

Yes Ugly Truth also has that 6/4 groove.

[@ericheder777]

Shit YES!!!!

[@colinburroughs9871]

would have been more fun if it had be approved to be called Louder than F*

[@fooddood]

The technique on Gun, is 🔥

[@outofabook]

I love Matt Cameron. When he's talking about playing every beat with intention, I think about "Burden in my hand" and what an absolutely perfect example of drumming that is, fits the song so exactly, no more no less.

[@TWC6724]

Temple of the dog…One of my favorite albums!!!

[@llamedica]

Love his brush groove on “All Night Thing” as well. Gives the song a subtle swing

[@wolvryn100]

Wooden Jesus my fav track on the Temple album. Saw it live not long before the great man passed

[@jodymills3138]

One of the best drummers of all time. A amazing song love Soundgarden and was able to show Chris my tattoo of ultra mega ok during a concert being front row. He was a hero to me. What a voice he had. I was crushed like every one else. God bless Matt keep up your amazing playing n time signatures.

[@carloscappellini1687]

Hahahaha

[@brianvaldez1746]

Love that song and love Matt's drumming and love the fact he called Gadd the MASTER!!!!

[@DSWryun]

Matt's work on Geddy's My Favourite Headache is outstanding. Jeremy Taggart did a great job as well on Home of the Strange on that same album.

[@montlejohnbojangles8937]

Legitimately my favourite rock drummer of all time. And it probably sounds crazy, but I'm pretty sure that opening fill to Fell On Black Days is an all-time banger. It's so simple but it hits like a freight train.

[@Weshopwizard]

He’s a phenomenal drummer.

[@Tooldruid]

Matt's one of the best drummers in the last 40yrs. His drums on Superunknown and Badmotorfinger is some of my fav drumming of all time

[@BBlooger]

Always loved this guys playing. Would be great to have the drummer of Faith No More.

[@llamedica]

Mike “Puffy” Bordin. Agree! He has really interesting and different approach.

[@ryanpollastro5310]

Matt is not a drummer, he is a composer.

[@mk3driftmotion]

So much talent, so much style, and so original. Matt is the thinking man's drummer.

Wooden rims 🥁 Cool.

[@benallmark9671]

Matt’s in my top 3 all time best drummers. I understand he’s great to create and work with too.

[@MrRamaman1]

I`m with you, his my no. 1 influence...

[@chrishansen3740]

Always loved that album and especially that song

[@DamnPictures]

Soundgarden fan since the early 90s. Matt Cameron is one of my three all-time favorite drummers. He has always been so damn original. Glad to see he's doing well. I probably listened to the Temple of the Dog album hundreds, maybe even thousands of times throughout the years. Greetings from Bosnia-Herzegovina.

[@rogierd7408]

Greetings back from the Netherlands. Random person on the internet here, and also SG fan since early 90s - but curious what the other two favorite drummers are?

[@DamnPictures]

@@rogierd7408 Danny Carey and Dave Grohl.

[@rogierd7408]

@@DamnPictures Aenema is a masterpiece

[@petermcglone7172]

Matt is the first drummer to challenge me because he has such tasteful and unique style. It was a real education trying to play like him. I think only he actually can play like him. That's a true artist. He truly brought class to grunge scene.

[@brianwaugh9249]

This is priceless!.. Thank you, Rick and Matt. So great to hear the behind the scenes and get into Matt's head. 👌

[@Jcruzer70]

Always reliable, consistent, and just a damn, great drummer. 🤘🤘🤘

[@CZdrum]

amazing drummer.

[@joaomontero6131]

not that amazing in PJ tho

[@perry2592]

Another level of bringing out so much information... love this.

[@scottsmith1141]

Ahh the good ol days. I recorded this from CD to cassette tape and would listen to this while snowboarding in the early 90's. Such a good groove to shred to. I love All Night Thing too!

[@Jeffs9304]

Great line of questions Rick !

[@melcomberode4609]

Great interview. Louder Than Love anecdote is terrific, and what an example that was of smashing out raw music without being weighed down by the wisdom of experience. Loved it.

[@gruvdrums]

Matt Cameron is definitely one of my influences. Love Matt's precise and original playing. Soundgarden stood out as musically the most tight of the Seattle bands (my opinion only). Thank you Matt for your contribution to the rock world, and thank you Rick for continuing to bring amazing and thought provoking content. I'm subscribed and you should be too if you're not.

[@shelveDEMO]

I think it's possible that Matt Cameron is the coolest dude on the planet.

[@davyboy9397]

Matt Cameron and Jimmy Chamberlin are the best drummers from that era and two of the best Rock drummers to ever do it. If you could get Jimmy to do an interview that would be amazing

[@fooddood]

Don't forget Dan Peters from mudhoney

[@davidhooper259]

Temple of the Dog easily the best side project for any group. Yes, better than Perfect Circle, Pusifer, Rainbow, Fight, etc

[@vk3fbab]

Remember that temple of the dog was McCready and Vedder's first serious recordings. The others had recorded before. What a great first record. So sad that Chris couldn't be interviewed by Rick. I was lucky enough to see Chris's solo show, it was impressive. Loved how he had to play an even number of songs so I think that meant he did 4 temple songs.

[@zerohope6720]

Almost....Mad Season right there!

[@Ixodiusixi]

When i saw Soundgarden both times man what a great drummer for the style of music the skill set he brings its so good with his creativity. I appreciate the interview.

[@chippullin]

Made me cry! So good!

[@dannybursace9151]

What’s with all the crying these days?

[@kenwood9382]

Great interview.

[@gressex7]

Matt is easily one of my favorate drummers, but he also writes some of the best (guitar) riffs/music in his bands. Would be great if you ever get the chance to talk to him about some of those as well :)

[@majorlee1]

Really cool. I always loved Matt’s drum parts. He always serves the music really well in my opinion.

[@williamstachour4019]

Another fab interview!

[@carloscappellini1687]

Hahaha

[@robertlien9361]

Thank you Matt.

[@TheStudioDrummer]

Love that open tuning!

[@louiebee6745]

Great grooves from Wooden Jesus to Limo Wreck.

[@sundog6820]

consistency and intention 🤌

[@CodyGudmundsen]

Pearl Jam is my fav. band of all time. Love Matt's work. Hoping to see him and Pearl Jam this August for my 4th time!

[@MrScrofulous]

Got tix for Gold Coast in November today.

[@CodyGudmundsen]

@@MrScrofulousI was able to score a few today to Missoula in August! This will be the 3rd time I've seen them in my home state of Montana, 4th time seeing them in total. Congrats on getting tickets!

[@gdavid4509]

As a Drummer(myself) it makes sense ! Great interview

[@christiangibbs391]

Matt Cameron ❤

[@jushyd6734]

I loved this. Matt has been in my Top 5 since 1990. Good questions Rick.

[@andrewcarmellini7317]

groove for Pretty Noose still gets me

[@stuartcarswell2815]

Yeah so many great drum performances but that's right up there with his best

[@Pigsandpies1984]

I’ve been trying to play that song on drums since it came out. 😂 Still not there.

[@MrPrice2U]

I can't believe how you always pick out my favorite tunes I always think nobody else loves. Like "Fortress around your heart", "head over heels", "Every little thing she does is magic" :-D

[@ray.a7343]

Pushing forward back has some sick drumming in it !!!

[@jeffrikr1834]

i studied that groove my way through college. i still remember that groove (0:10)

[@ivorjones9961]

Matt is a rock solid time keeper, love the foot work! Subscribed to RB1 & RB2!

[@spiritfan1969]

Man I wish I could have conversations with Matt . Cool dude , great drummer .

[@martinjames6148]

Absolute legend!!!

[@purpleman1974]

How interesting. And Cornell´s composition, especially the vocal melody, is just the work of a genius.

[@haroldseaman4243]

The question about the kick pedal is something I've been wondering about for a long time! I'm 46 and always always come back to the ready position. My brother way older than keeps the beater mashed and comes of the head...

[@kkupsky6321]

I was watching and play the Fourth of July from 1995 earlier on KZbin. I couldn’t believe how reserved he was then I wish you’d wail more.

[@jamsjr44]

Great freaking tune!

[@Garythefireman66]

Matt is freaking awesome

[@OblivionAviator]

A brilliant drummer.

[@andersdo2925]

Matt is an incredible drummer- low key fame but if you know then you know. Temple and Super Unknown are my favorite MC performances. My Savior and All Night Thing are inspiring performances alone… Just Like Suicide is another inspiring MC performance! So much respect for Matt! ✊🏻✊🏻

[@fooddood]

The beat he plays on Jesus Christ pose melted my sensibilities

[@brianborowski7892]

This is awesome 👏

[@STP43fan]

Love Matt Cameron! 👍

[@danielrobison4755]

I enjoy the content. You are very lucky to get the superheroes that you do man. You do a great job interviewing .

[@jakebsowders357]

That’s one of my all time top songs …

[@Drucilla-kl6de]

I Love Drummers!!❤

[@neugey]

Always loved that drum beat ... it's a tricky one at least by the sound of it.

[@quazimodo1973]

My biggest influence ❤❤

[@elicarlton-pearson8945]

Great stuff. Perplexed why it isn't better mixed considering the over all quality

[@luisaguilarrodriguez8627]

Well this song and " never the machine forever " great drums by Cameron and also the pacing is very peculiar and cool .

[@jmason61]

Switch Opens... all of Down On The Upside.. epic awesome...his solo stuff is very cool too

[@davemieze9021]

A legend

[@NickKizirnis]

This was great! Would love to have you talk to my friend Jim Macpherson from The Breeders, he’s a truly amazing drummer and his playing on the Breeders (and GBV) albums is fantastic. 🙌

[@rationalmuscle]

Matt makes 6 feel like 3 - very subtle stuff. One of the best.

[@jamesadamgleason9471]

First time I subd after being asked. Rick is worth all my marketing attention

[@DemianHutsell-rp3lp]

That was and is my drummer of choice for my eta of most appreciation and emotional association. I remember being maybe14 or 15 and mimicking everything of his on a homemade makeshift "kit". And though i knew nothing of their actual scene, being in ohio, the temple of the dog album was a touchstone for me. Hundreds of hours tapping away to his rhythms. I say at my own kit; a pieces together Ludwig and Dixon hodge podge with an even broader cymbal selection....I say there with sticks on a third hand throne, closed my eyes and played the whole record through i one go. Matt was and the drummer pat excellance for this drmmer's lifetime.

[@lindaohanraha-hanrahan2817]

What a career!

[@m2bamm766]

Interview Dave Abbruzzese next. What a great interview that would be 👍🏻

[@eancurtis9333]

Very cool

[@josephgerstner]

Just listened to this yesterday! 😂

[@jackshittle]

Now, can Rick do one of these but with Ben?

[@clayfoster8234]

Agreed. Ben was the piece that took them from great to god like.

[@jackshittle]

@@clayfoster8234 🤘🏻

[@Impala-qp9cb]

Yes

[@splashesin8]

😃🎢What I love about drums.

[@gadymarcus2362]

Bello/Magnifico.💪💪💪💪💪💪👑

[@SolamenteVees]

Soundgarden was more than the sum of its parts, but Matt might be my favorite component.

[@travisgray789]

Monumental

[@IraSiegel]

Always loved his tasteful playing. Badmotorfinger is a great example.

[@brendanrussell1503]

Please interview Stone Gossard

[@geobeck2377]

Thank you and God bless!

[@cocktailhotel]

A possible good question would've been - what was it like to be the drummer in the recording studio for Geddy Lee's 2000 solo album "My Favorite Headache" ? Recorded in Toronto, Vancouver, Seattle and Ontario. A lot of great songs !

[@colinburroughs9871]

under appreciated factoid is that he got chose to be *that guy* 25 years ago, before it was the issue it is now, not that I think the Rush thing in any form ever really happens again

[@llamedica]

Slaves and Bulldozers is underrated Matt Cameron. He has a lot of room to stretch on that and he plays these fills that are unique.

[@pjamdragon1]

Would love to see Rick sit down with all the members of Pearl Jam individually and collectively 👍🏼

[@TheHistrionics]

Matt must have the most reliable barber of the past 30+ years.

[@jamesadamgleason9471]

Ooo he has some opinions about Terry Date for sure!!!

[@DanielH3342]

How good does that drum kit sound 🙆

[@erikamontiel2901]

Nice