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Newsweek
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Pearl Jam's Matt Cameron Leaving Band: What We Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron has announced he is leaving the band after nearly 30 years with the rock group. Newsweek reached out to Pearl Jam's representative for comment outside regular working hours. The Context Pearl Jam is a Seattle-based rock band who rose to fame in the early 1990s with their debut album, Ten. Some of their hit songs include "Even Flow," "Black," "Alive," "Jeremy" and "Last Kiss." The Grammy Award winners were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017. Matt Cameron of Pearl Jam performs live during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans on May 3, 2025. Matt Cameron of Pearl Jam performs live during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans on May 3, 2025. Jim Bennett/WireImage What To Know On Monday, Cameron took to Instagram to announce his exit, though he did not give a reason why. "After 27 fantastic years, I have taken my final steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam," the 62-year-old said. "Much love and respect to Jeff [Ament], Ed [Vedder], Mike [McCready] and Stone [Gossard] for inviting me into the band in 1998 and for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, filled with friendships, artistry, challenges and laughter. I am forever grateful to the crew, staff and fans the world over. It's been an incredible journey. More to follow. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart." The musician's post has racked up nearly 50,000 likes and over 4,600 comments. Cameron got his start as the drummer for the rock band Soundgarden. Following the group's split in 1997, the San Diego native became a permanent member of Pearl Jam. He later reunited with Soundgarden while continuing to play for Pearl Jam. In an interview with YouTuber Rick Beato in 2022, Cameron spoke out about the difficulty of aging in his industry. "It's not as easy now that I'm almost 60 because this kind of music requires a certain kind of energy, you know? And that energy a lot of times is purely athletic," he said at the time. "Us rock drummers out there in the world, it's like, we got to bring this sort of athleticism to our gig and be mindful of the music that we're playing as well." What People Are Saying Pearl Jam reacted to Cameron's departure from the band in a statement shared to Instagram and X, formerly Twitter: "From being one of our first musical heroes in the bands Skinyard and the mighty Soundgarden, to playing on our first demos in 1990, Matt Cameron has been a singular and true powerhouse of a musician and drummer. "He has propelled the last 27 years of Pearl Jam live shows and studio recordings. It was a deeply important chapter for our group and we wish him well always. He will be deeply missed and is forever our friend in art and music. "We love you Matt." Fans took to the comments section to thank Cameron for his contributions to the band and to share messages of support. American Pickers star Mike Wolfe commented: "❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️" Instagram user @lennnbe wrote in a note: "Matt, thank you very much for all the years of good music. We are going to miss you" @astraughnomer said in a message: "Much love @themattcameron." @adrilaeber added in a reply: "Thank you for everything and for all these years. You are amazing." What Happens Next Cameron appeared to hint at future announcements in his Instagram with "more to follow," though he has not yet confirmed his next career move.
Boston Globe
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Jonathan Mayers, a founder of the Bonnaroo music festival, dies at 51
Mr. Mayers grew up outside New York City, and after graduating from Tulane University in New Orleans in 1995 got his start in that city's storied music scene. He worked with Tipitina's, the nationally famous music venue, and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, known as Jazz Fest. In 1996, he joined Rick Farman, Kerry Black and Richard Goodstone to found Superfly, a music promotion company. Their first concert, in New Orleans, featured the Meters, a venerable funk band; saxophonist Maceo Parker; and the Rebirth Brass Band. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Bonnaroo started in 2002, the result of Superfly's partnership with Ashley Capps, of concert promotion company AC Entertainment, and Coran Capshaw, founder of Red Light, a music management and promotion company. The festival's name was inspired by the Dr. John 'Desitively Bonnaroo,' meaning roughly 'a really good time' or 'good stuff' in Louisiana slang. Advertisement Without the help of newspaper, television or radio advertising, the Bonnaroo organizers sold some 70,000 tickets to the three-day event (it later expanded to four), held on a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tenn. Bonnaroo was a virtual Woodstock for the jam-band set, with performances by the likes of Phil Lesh and Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, the band Widespread Panic and Trey Anastasio of Phish. Advertisement The following year's festival expanded the offerings, with appearances by James Brown, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Jamaican reggae group Toots and the Maytals, and New York noise-rockers Sonic Youth. With most festivalgoers camping on-site in the remote location about an hour from Nashville, the vibes were good. 'Music fans at rock festivals are, by and large, abused by sound, security, visibility, parking, aggressive advertising and ugly surroundings,' music critic Ben Ratliff wrote of that year's event in The New York Times. 'But the organizers of the Bonnaroo festival -- built on jam-band rock and expanding that genre beyond recognition -- are aiming much higher.' Ratliff added, 'This is mostly a festival of backpackers: the world of peaceful collegiate rebellion.' Bonnaroo was an 'escape from reality,' Mr. Mayers said in a 2014 interview with Tastemakers Music Magazine: 'You're not going back home; you're totally immersed in the experience. It kind of feels like summer camp to me.' It has since become an institution, with recent incarnations featuring Post Malone, Stevie Nicks, Tool and Kendrick Lamar. (This year's gathering was canceled midway through because of heavy rains and flooding.) For three years, starting in 2005, Superfly and AC Entertainment also ran a Las Vegas variation called Vegoose, held over Halloween weekend. The festival, which had its own wedding chapel and lured an array of bands including Daft Punk, Public Enemy and Rage Against the Machine, drew 35,000 or so spectators to various locations in the city. In 2008, Mr. Mayers and Superfly partnered with Another Planet Entertainment, based in Berkeley, Calif., to create a new festival called Outside Lands. Advertisement Radiohead, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Jack Johnson headlined the first year's gathering, which sold more than 130,000 tickets and grossed $11.1 million, according to a 2023 article posted by concert data company Pollstar. 'When you're enveloped in the fog, it feels like you're a million miles away from everything,' Lars Ulrich, the drummer of Metallica, which headlined the festival in 2012 and 2017, was quoted as saying in the article. Headliners in recent years have included Tame Impala, Lizzo, Green Day and Sabrina Carpenter. Mr. Mayers also ventured into comedy. He and the Superfly team partnered with Comedy Central in 2017 to produce Clusterfest, an indoor-outdoor comedy and music festival in San Francisco featuring heavyweights like Jerry Seinfeld, Sarah Silverman and Kevin Hart. The event was held again in 2018 and 2019. In 2021, Mr. Mayers left Superfly. The next year, he sued his ex-partners, accusing them of breach of contract and fraud. His lawsuit was dismissed in 2023. No information about his upbringing or survivors was immediately available. 'When we launched Bonnaroo in 2002, almost no one thought a rock festival was a smart thing to do in the United States,' Capps said in an interview. 'There had been some great festivals, like Woodstock, and of course a history of jazz and bluegrass festivals, but rock festivals had a mostly checkered past. 'The fact that it sold out in 10 days by word of mouth -- it was a game changer.' This article originally appeared in
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Entergy's Tribal Scholarship Provides Educational Opportunities for Native American Students
NORTHAMPTON, MA / / May 23, 2025 / Recently at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Entergy proudly continued its partnership with the American Indian College Fund, or the College Fund, by announcing a significant grant aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for Native American students. 2025 marks the 11th year of this collaboration. Entergy's support has been essential in helping Native American students pursue impactful careers and thrive as influential leaders in their communities. During the festival, Entergy Louisiana President and CEO Phillip May, alongside Entergy New Orleans President and CEO Deanna Rodriguez, presented a $35,000 grant to the College Fund and the Chief of the United Houma Nation. This investment is set to provide scholarships for students as they embark on their academic journeys, empowering them to create positive change within their communities. "Our decade-long partnership with the American Indian College Fund underscores our commitment to empowering Native American communities," said May. "It's a meaningful part of our Louisiana 100 plan, which prioritizes education, opportunity and long-term investment." "Education is a powerful tool for transformation-not just for individuals, but entire communities," said Rodriguez. "Entergy New Orleans is committed to helping our youth overcome educational barriers and reach their full potential. We are proud to partner with the American Indian College Fund and the United Houma Nation to support the next generation of leaders and change-makers." Since the inception of this partnership in 2015, Entergy has contributed over $350,000 in scholarships, positively impacting more than 160 students. Native American individuals remain among the most underrepresented groups in higher education, with a bachelor's degree attainment rate of less than half the national average. Every year, the College Fund is a beacon of support for more than 5,000 students, helping them navigate their educational paths and achieve their degrees. The organization aims for a graduation rate of 60% for all scholars by 2025 and has awarded more than 160,000 scholarships, totaling over $349 million since its founding in 1989. Entergy's mission, "We Power Life," extends beyond the delivery of essential energy services. We are committed to fostering the growth and well-being of the communities we serve through vital programs and initiatives. By investing in philanthropic efforts, encouraging volunteerism, supporting our low-income customers, and driving economic development initiatives, Entergy is dedicated to nurturing healthy, educated, environmentally sustainable, and thriving communities. Discover more about our community initiatives here. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Entergy Corporation on Contact Info:Spokesperson: Entergy CorporationWebsite: info@ SOURCE: Entergy Corporation View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Entergy's Tribal Scholarship Provides Educational Opportunities for Native American Students
NORTHAMPTON, MA / / May 23, 2025 / Recently at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Entergy proudly continued its partnership with the American Indian College Fund, or the College Fund, by announcing a significant grant aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for Native American students. 2025 marks the 11th year of this collaboration. Entergy's support has been essential in helping Native American students pursue impactful careers and thrive as influential leaders in their communities. During the festival, Entergy Louisiana President and CEO Phillip May, alongside Entergy New Orleans President and CEO Deanna Rodriguez, presented a $35,000 grant to the College Fund and the Chief of the United Houma Nation. This investment is set to provide scholarships for students as they embark on their academic journeys, empowering them to create positive change within their communities. "Our decade-long partnership with the American Indian College Fund underscores our commitment to empowering Native American communities," said May. "It's a meaningful part of our Louisiana 100 plan, which prioritizes education, opportunity and long-term investment." "Education is a powerful tool for transformation-not just for individuals, but entire communities," said Rodriguez. "Entergy New Orleans is committed to helping our youth overcome educational barriers and reach their full potential. We are proud to partner with the American Indian College Fund and the United Houma Nation to support the next generation of leaders and change-makers." Since the inception of this partnership in 2015, Entergy has contributed over $350,000 in scholarships, positively impacting more than 160 students. Native American individuals remain among the most underrepresented groups in higher education, with a bachelor's degree attainment rate of less than half the national average. Every year, the College Fund is a beacon of support for more than 5,000 students, helping them navigate their educational paths and achieve their degrees. The organization aims for a graduation rate of 60% for all scholars by 2025 and has awarded more than 160,000 scholarships, totaling over $349 million since its founding in 1989. Entergy's mission, "We Power Life," extends beyond the delivery of essential energy services. We are committed to fostering the growth and well-being of the communities we serve through vital programs and initiatives. By investing in philanthropic efforts, encouraging volunteerism, supporting our low-income customers, and driving economic development initiatives, Entergy is dedicated to nurturing healthy, educated, environmentally sustainable, and thriving communities. Discover more about our community initiatives here. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Entergy Corporation on Contact Info:Spokesperson: Entergy CorporationWebsite: info@ SOURCE: Entergy Corporation View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
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AEG Presents' Global Partnerships Promotes Joe Jaeger to Vice President of Integrated Marketing and Strategy
Longtime Marketing Executive to Help Drive Strategic Brand Strategy Across AEG Presents' Music Portfolio Hi-res photo available for download HERE LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AEG Presents, a global leader in live entertainment, today announced the promotion of Joe Jaeger to Vice President, Integrated Marketing and Strategy within its Global Partnerships division. In this new role, Jaeger will continue to lead the marketing team while expanding his responsibilities to include strategic development across AEG's extensive portfolio of live music properties. As in his previous role, Jaeger will report to Alexandra McArthur, Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships, AEG Presents and will remain based in Los Angeles. Now in his seventh year with AEG Presents, Jaeger has played a key role in shaping brand partnerships and marketing efforts for some of the most recognized festivals in the country, including Stagecoach: California's Country Music Festival, Portola, as well as for AEG Presents venues nationwide. "Joe has consistently brought strategic thinking, creativity, and a strong understanding of how to connect brands with live music fans," said McArthur. "He's been instrumental in driving growth across our platforms, and I'm excited to see him step into this expanded leadership role." Prior to joining AEG Presents, Jaeger spent nearly four years with iHeartMedia in New York City, where he worked in the marketing solutions division focused on national live events. He launched his career in the entertainment industry at Fiur Productions in New York City, later joining the Integrated Marketing division at MTV, where he played a key role in developing branded content and sponsorship activations for music-driven programming. "I'm honored to take on this new role," said Jaeger. "AEG Presents has built an incredible ecosystem of festivals and venues, and I'm excited to continue developing meaningful, forward-thinking partnerships that elevate both the fan experience and our brand relationships." ABOUT AEG PRESENTS Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across five continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, Buckeye Country Superfest, Rock En Seine and All Points East — continue to set the bar for the live music experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as Justin Bieber, Zach Bryan, Sabrina Carpenter, Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Celine Dion, Elton John, Carin León, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and Tyler, The Creator, in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as The Bowery Presents, Cárdenas Marketing Network, Concerts West, Frontier Touring, Goldenvoice, Marshall Arts, MCT Agentur, Messina Touring Group, PromoWest Productions, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach. More information can be found at View source version on Contacts MEDIA CONTACTS: AEG PresentsDennis Dennehyddennehy@ AEG Global PartnershipsShannon Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
