Matt Cameron Talks Drumming on "Black Hole Sun"

In this clip, Soundgarden and Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron talks about the famous drum sounds on the hit song "Black Hole Sun", working with Chris Cornell, and his favorite gear.
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[@gadymarcus2362]

Magnifico.⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️

[@BrandonMobley614]

I never knew Chris Cornell was a drummer himself. Matt Cameron is great in Pearl Jam. But as far as Soundgarden goes, he was born to play drums in that band.

[@CCDaDon15]

Chris was the first drummer of soundgarden! If you listen to the demos of king animal, the drums were played by Chris because it was his demo of the song to the band.

[@MarshallHendrix-nx2gg]

Explains all the fucked up time signature, doesn't it?

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Dave A was PJs best

[@briandrum1]

I personally don't like MC in PJ. Krusen and Abbruzzese were far better fits. They both had the "right" type of groove

[@ChickenatorJr]

Imagine being so good you got to play for Pearl Jam AND Soundgarden at the same time, for years and years. Hard working man Mr. Cameron

[@neotree7706]

Also did an album with Geddy Lee.🤘

[@robertfoshizzle]

For me, Matt Cameron was one of the iconic drummers of the '90s that shaped and informed my own playing. His drums always sound MASSIVE -- something about his feel and his choice of fills is just absolute perfection. Jimmy Chamberlain is the other main influence of mine from '90s alternative rock. I'm forever grateful I grew up listening to such great drummers.

[@ChickenatorJr]

@robertfoshizzle and for me I really like chad Smith

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

Just casually pulls out the Blackhole Sun snare drum like nothing. That snare sound is iconic!

[@user-ek2go3tw1u]

I bought a gregg keplinger 14x7 stainless steel immediately after I was told what he used..and as far as sound men saying " HEY CAN YA MOONGEL THAT SNARE"??.. ME:..UH NO...

[@KrystalMLechner]

😍

[@oliverefremov6633]

Matt Cameron is so mathematically precise on those answers, just the same way he ever was on any record he participated in, AND played live, especially... Fuckin' love the guy. 100% on Superunknown too. Facts.

[@michaelcruz8312]

He was born to bear my children. Read into that however you like.

[@Cherryberrygirl89]

​@@michaelcruz8312Yess lol he's a very sexy man

[@clownhands]

I love that there’s normal guys like this walking around who, I don’t know, played drums on Black Hole Sun 🤘

[@booberry6715]

Slaves and Bulldozers and Room a Thousand Years Wide are two of my favorite songs of all time. Those guys had such a heavy feel to their jams... It was just amazing.

[@bcab7955]

Fun fact about Slaves and Bulldozers, Rick Rubin suggested to Tom Morello he needed to listen to it as a selling point to court Chris into becoming their front man for what would become Audioslave.

[@schmittybeh]

One of the all time greats. Master at his craft.

[@twosons5290]

Matt Cameron has the most unique feel. Such a unique style.

[@user-ih7wb7uh2w]

Matt Cameron’s playing on Badmotorfinger” blew me away. He fit in to every song perfectly while doing cool beats and amazing fills flawlessly. Rusty Cage is so incredible and Jesus Christ Pose is another great drum part

[@mayorofthenonsense]

Rick, please more out-takes like this!! I wanna see every second of that conversation with Matt Cameron. He was one of my childhood heroes growing up in the 90’s, except we didn’t really have the internet back then, not like we do now. To me, this is the sort of material I would have given anything to see back then.

[@markchevrier9756]

I know what you're saying 100% man but the fact that Cameron had so little interview attention on his own only magnified his mystique for me and not only was he cool me, it almost like deified them.. Both him and Shepheard. I'm a guitar player but man, Soundgardens Rhythm section intimated the shit out of me. Like if I ever saw them in real life I'd probably piss myself and only listen to Crash Test Dummies for the rest of my life because they're too cool for me.

[@Slimmjimm810]

Matt is one of the greatest drummers ever ...One of the best and so underrated...He was a huge part of the early 90s...his drumming was a soundtrack for my teens ...

[@patrickfouhy9102]

As a guy who moved to Seattle in the early 00s and played in the rock scene here for many years, it never ceases to amaze me how many stories you hear about the Seattle bands from the 90s (Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Soundgarden, Alice etc.) being all about the song. Obviously there was ego involved, there is with every band, but those bands just managed to work through that and really step back and care so much more about the song as a sum of all its parts. I wasn't even a fan of the grunge movement when I moved here, and I still rarely listen to those bands, but every time I've met someone from those bands, and every time I hear stories about them, or see them in interviews its the same down to earth, real musician kind of experience.

[@JonLynchIsAlive]

This guy taught me so much about freedom in music. Matt never followed a trend or a set pattern. He created really interesting grooves and fills because it felt good to him. I don’t think he was being intentionally different, he just was different. Still is! Love him with Pearl Jam.

[@crunkycrunker]

Matt is one of my favorite drummers and I’ve been listening to him for like… 25 years? And I think this might be the first time I’ve ever heard him speak.

[@SolamenteVees]

I'm a guitarist and I love the sonic interplay between Kim and Chris, but Matt's performance and creativity remains my favorite component of Soundgarden.

[@easter_sunday]

Matt Cameron is one of the most underrated drummers in rock music!

[@forthwithtx5852]

I think drummers are all underrated.

[@dustinwilliams7542]

He and Jimmy Chamberlin are the beasts of that era. Great technical drummers with tons of style.

[@doublestrokeroll]

no he isn't. Everyone knows he's amazing. Not under rated at all. Under rated would be Rob Brill. Drummer for the Big F whom Soundgarden toured with back in the late 80's.

[@Yesyesyesyesnoyes]

Comments about someone being underrated are overrated

[@Thomasringpetersen]

The best

[@Keenonhang]

He's a superb drummer. Love his unique style.

[@Pis212]

Matt Cameron Knows exactly what is amazing about him! It's great to see a drummer that just knows what it right!

[@stickhurler11]

That kit sounds so freaking deep!!!💜🥁💜🥁💜🥁

[@Garythefireman66]

Matt just celebrated a birthday yesterday. Definitely one of my favorite drummers, and yes, he plays other instruments as well.

[@Littleneddygtw]

thank you both. bless you both

[@JasonOkonski-rv3mx]

I was fortunate enough to see Matt on both the Superunknown and Down on the Upside tours. As a musician myself his style always intrigued me. I could never predict what he was going to hit and when. It always seemed completely opposite of what my brain would think he should/might do. It was always a nice surprise where he landed. One of those rare drummers you cannot “air drum” to haha… Also saw him with Pearl Jam a few times. Just a monster player and a pro’s pro.

[@christophcarle]

Thats what I always loved about his playing. Fill-ins coming from nowhere and at the same time complex time signatures sound absolutly fluid🙂

[@valerio1292]

agree! and in doing that, he managed to serve the songs. one of the best

[@crazyralph6386]

Saw them at Lollapalooza on my 19th birthday, and they absolutely stole the show!!! Even the Shaolin Monks stopped rehearsing on the side stage and watched them play in awe! 😂

[@dejablueguitar]

SO DAMN GLAD YA GOT Channel 2 Rick!! LOVE these kinds of interviews and insights!!

[@astewart9410]

So glad I saw Matt play live, a memory imprinted for life of a master at work!

[@ImSueeb]

At 2:38 you can tell how much he misses Chris… damn

[@56Century]

The King Animal drum sound is perfection

[@m2kss427]

Matt is the master of playing them slow grooves !!! Always sounds amazing !!!

[@jimbodavis1944]

Matt Cameron is the epitome of style in his playing; he has a signature sound, which is rare. Not many drummers have a signature sound like Matt Cameron has. Two other drummers that come to mind immediately as far as their unmistakable signature sound are Stewart Copeland and Ginger Baker.

[@gerimayawhyte154]

Really!? They definitely have signature sounds but in his peer group I would say Jimmy Chamberlain.

[@jimbodavis1944]

@@gerimayawhyte154 Those were merely two examples - not the only examples.

[@jtirello3_111]

If I had to start a band tomorrow, my first call would be to Matt Cameron. He is the &%$@ing man!

[@chrisbonica1775]

Cameron is a treasure

[@timfitzgerald109]

M.C is one of my top 5 favourite drummers of all time. His off beats & drum fills create a unique style that has never been replicated . I also agree with him that Superunknown is their best sounding album and his playing really stands out. Chris's voice on Limo wreck also is soul taking 🙏

[@markchevrier9756]

I got Superunknown when I was 14 but you know, Weezer's blue album came out super soon after, and Punk in Drublic and I just got deep into punk rock. In my early twenties I had a stupid long train commute every day and in desperation of running out of albums to listen to I dusted off my old Superunknown CD. The first time Limo Wreck played to my more mature tastes in music and life it fucking destroyed me. It's still one of my favorite songs ever recorded.

[@sundog6820]

fantastic interview!

[@montlejohnbojangles8937]

My all-time favourite rock drummer. Just the business.

[@arissarox]

I love him so much. I'm still hurting so much from the loss that I haven't been able to listen to SG because it makes me so emotional, I feel like I am drowning*. But, I am so blessed that this is the band that seared themselves to my soul. Every member, from beginning to end, have been good dudes, and also brilliant and unique musicians. And unfortunately, painfully underrated. Gonna be cryptic and say that it's always been clear the respect they have for each other and always will, and anyone who might think otherwise is very confused. 🤐 *Literally sobbed while listening to PJ's "Black" on the radio yesterday. Ever since Eddie performed it right after we lost Chris, I immediately associate it with losing Chris, with Eddie's obvious agony, and it's not like the damn song was a cheer-fest before. My face is like a leaky faucet in my old age.

[@stevejessop6828]

such a great drummer and a great man,as good as it gets

[@MAKEITSTOP777]

Great interview bro! 👍🏼

[@snapfinger1]

The components of Soundgarden are machined to incredible tolerances yet their product is organic & natural.

[@ZacCostilla]

I wish I could like this twice

[@Royalstar1964]

More, just more please!

[@dre4011]

Matt...one of the best ...I love how Soundgarden & Pearl Jam were close.....enough to form Temple of the Dog.....

[@shkyrbty]

Killer. Insightful. Great interview!

[@jpscott7174]

Being a drummer for 40 yrs black hole sun is my favorite drum sound of all.

[@robcalder2660]

Definitely cool interview

[@fripperiffic]

One of the greatest drummers of our generation. As a young drummer coming up in the 90s, his style always floored, and confused me in the best possible way!

[@jpscott7174]

Love ya stuff! The sounds on super unknown absolutely set the mark.

[@chadcarrdrums]

Happy 61st Birthday, Matt!!!

[@selinakyle2368]

This man is 61 years old. And he still has his mojo. Men take note!

[@leafbelly]

I think that speaks to how good, classy and dead-on Matt's drums parts were. I've had drummers who you just absolutely had to coach about tempo, fills, timing, etc., but then I've had drummers who just "get it." Matt gets it.

[@silviomp]

I love this song

[@doublestrokeroll]

Ugly Truth is such an amazing song. My favorite Soundgarden era for sure. I get why he's not as enamored with BMF's production. It is really dry, but that's kind of what made it so cool at the time. Everything coming out then was drenched in reverb and room sound. It was such a different sounding record. Superunknown definitely seemed like a mix of the ambience of louder than love with some of the song writing vibe of BMF. Personally I don't think it quite hit the emotional level of Louder Than Love but that's just me. It was the first thing I bought from them way back in 89 and it still remains my favorite.

[@TheAcgtrs]

Happy birthday to Matt

[@chrissmith1011]

I've been subscribed to both since inception Mr. Beato

[@theinventionsofmegsy3137]

wow what a drum sound

[@kevinhindman9943]

I love that new Yamaha kit. It looks a lot like his old Ayotte Drum kit with the wood rims.

[@ue4058]

Such an amazing drummer, and so integral to Soundgarden's whole trip. My friends and I were blown away when Louder than Love came out, the drums just jumped out of the mix, if not sonically, as something you had to pay attention to because the parts and signatures were so musical and interesting.

[@Dalton13]

Should do an interview with some of the members of AIC!

[@dmitryowens]

I went to see Soundgarden in LA in early 1990 because they were my new favorite band. Prior to that I thought that Chris Cornell was a killer vocalist, but I didn't realize just how good he was. After that he was one of my favorite drummers.

[@garylagstrom3864]

Sean Kinney of AIC is an awesome drummer as well!

[@stevencopley5487]

I really hate to use this description because I feel it's for someone older but here goes. A music legend. He is so very good and I love the work he is now doing with the group, 3rd Secret. 🔥❤

[@billyaubin5360]

I love you Chris!

[@pags409]

I’ll be damned I was one of those NOT subscribed!!! Great content, as always!

[@Labyrinth1010]

Phenomenal drummer. It’s a damn shame he didn’t (whatever reason) bring much of his creative style to his other band.

[@jordanr897]

I just came on here to comment the same exact thing. How is Matt such an incredible drummer on all the Soundgarden songs, but not exciting at all to listen to with Pearl Jam?

[@Labyrinth1010]

@@jordanr897 I know, dude. I’ve felt that way for years. It’s painful to watch. He’s so much better than that. I guess he’s just playing for their songs and that’s what they want.

[@jordanr897]

@@Labyrinth1010 i blame Pearl Jam. Their early stuff is so good, and then it went downhill. Matt just doesn’t have much to work with

[@Labyrinth1010]

@@jordanr897 yep. As soon as they let Dave go, the vast majority of edge the band had was lost. Once Eddie took over. Bringing on Matt could have made them something great again. Oh well. At least we have Soundgarden.

[@DavidPiniella]

Pearl Jam songs just don’t call for that kind of drumming; they mostly don’t do weird time signatures or anything really beyond that straight ahead rock and roll.

[@20thCenturyPox]

I always loved Matt Cameron in my formative years as a musician, but only just realised that I also use Yamaha drums and Zildjian cymbals, and I can't help but think this was a subconscious emulation on my part.

[@TheLordGoat]

super reliable drummer

[@CrueHead18]

I wanna hear the drummers play!

[@ILikeWafflz]

He speaks of how he believes Chris just trusted his instincts with what to play; hearing his performances with Soundgarden, I can see why Chris would

[@jasonwright285]

Yes, he looked away like he was trying to compose himself, and seemed distracted when he’s initially answering the next question about the BMF alternate takes. Heavy stuff, man. Worthy of a whole separate interview.

[@kevincarey1453]

Absolutely love this guy, his vibe and his playing. I'm not gay, but... I love this guy.

[@jordancarpenter676]

I wish I could ask Matt how he came up with that breakdown with the spoons during Spoonman.

[@sword649]

Killer drummer fur surely!

[@mauriantonio65]

Rick you're my teacher in my english lessons

[@ismaelsantana8250]

Rick , I believe Matt wrote one of my favorite SG songs ; Limowreck - would you mind asking him about that writing process ??

[@shatteredstiks7392]

Spoonman takes me back tk my childhood

[@Bcwilderness]

matts the bomb serving songs and the mighty giant s garden, massive part of the dna of musical wealth to tone the earth, crooked steps still slamming

[@destinixshakur]

I hope that Matt knows that he ate that shit up on the 'SuperUnknown' album. he is a legend. his precision when he plays is amazing!!! it sounds like a computer the accuracy. may GOD always bless him

[@blakemaxfield4267]

Badass drummer and cool dudr

[@user-ek2go3tw1u]

I bought a gregg keplinger 14x7 stainless steel because of this record

[@CharlesTPrimm]

Matt Cam's fantastic. Gregg Keplinger helped shape his sound.

[@theroguerider]

Not to say I didn’t like any of Chris’ solo work, but when paired with Ben, Matt and Kim they just had something that clicked with me on an emotional level. Even King Animal, 16 years after Down On The Upside they were still seemingly perfectly in synch to make the music i will listen to until the day I die. RIP Chris and thank you so much Soundgarden.

[@JarOfMoMack]

“Seasons”. I don’t need to any thing further. Chris was the creative force of that band.

[@theroguerider]

@@JarOfMoMackone song? I’ll add sunshower. Now list all the amazing songs he made with Matt, Ben and Kim.

[@JarOfMoMack]

@@theroguerider duh brah. I’m saying “Seasons” alone puts him into an elite class……toss all the other classics in and 🤯

[@theroguerider]

@@JarOfMoMack maybe it was the use of “the” which makes it seem like he was solely responsible. I never really liked his solo stuff other than a couple of songs. He was the perfect piece to insert in Audioslave as well.

[@kargyraa1]

I think it wold be great if you can add music examples clips when you talkin about everything .

[@TheDefeatest]

Chris played drums , but Matt is a drummmmerrrrrr!!!

[@shatteredstiks7392]

Spoonman, pretty noose, so many good songs

[@scooterallen1834]

Matt=cool

[@joeygilbert3558]

Rick, you missed the chance to call this channel Rick Beatwo

[@comajoebuck999]

❤

[@puturro]

Why are there 2 channels in the first place?

[@AxeMan808]

I dunno about BETTER guests. Just continue your seemingly unending stream of OH WOW guests!

[@Jcruzer70]

There's a reason why he's been the drummer for 2 of the greatest bands in the rock era.

[@WhyTheHorseface]

The rock era? What are the other eras?

[@EzBeat14]

👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@TheSheriffsBand]

The pointy direct “squashed room” personally seems to be a subconscious move to stand out during that grunge explosion. It always reminded me of Metallica’s .and Justice For All…except soundgarden kept in the bass…

[@doublestrokeroll]

It was definitely conscious. I think what he was implying is that he was outvoted. I think BMF is still much drier than Justice. Justice just didn't sound good, even if you take the bass thing out of the equation. Lars' bass drums, while unique sounding at the time, are way too clicky and overall it's a very "thin" sounding record. My opinion of course.

[@doublestrokeroll]

@@luke5100 Fair enough. It's subjective. But I'd think you'd find most people would disagree with you. Even the band and the guy who mixed it, don't think it sounds great. And no, you're completely wrong about nobody giving a shit. I bought that album the day it came out in 88 and I thought it sounded funny on the first listen. I remember thinking this doesn't sound as good as puppets. Just because you don't care doesn't mean other people are wrong for noticing things.

[@michaelgreene4816]

Cameron is to Soundgarden as Abruzzeze is to Pearl Jam.

[@gavinsheridan4680]

In my head there’s a 1980’s-style sitcom called Five Drummers, complete with laugh track, and the other dudes are always mean to Abruzzese.

[@Drdum123]

Badmotorfinger changed my life

[@splashesin8]

🙂

[@MikaelLewisify]

I never new Cornell was a drummer.

[@munkami]

When will you get Eddie Vedder on Rick?

[@sootchh4055]

Matt Cameron is a pro's pro. He and Danny Carey.

[@dasczwo]

„oh this sucks matt, Can you play it a bit more grohlish?“ 🤣

[@hoisin75]

God I miss the grunge scene

[@billyhughes9776]

Interesting (but not surprising) to hear the Matt didn't like the drum mix on BMF. I love that record but agree it's not my favorite mixes for sure,....especially the drums.