Former Pearl Jam drummer David Abbruzzese released a statement on Facebook in response to fans urging him to return to the band after Matt Cameron announced his departure. Abbruzzese expressed that the past conflicts with the band run too deep for reconciliation and clarified that he has no ill feelings towards his former bandmates. Despite fans' calls for his return, Abbruzzese believes that reconnecting with Pearl Jam is unlikely due to the icy waters under the bridge. Matt Cameron, who had been with the band for 27 years, bid farewell to Pearl Jam, prompting emotional responses from fans and bandmates. Pearl Jam, formed in 1990, has become one of the biggest acts in music history, with hits like "Black" and "Alive."