Soundgarden

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Soundgarden was an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1984 by lead singer and drummer Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto. Matt Cameron became the band's permanent drummer in 1986 while bassist Ben Shepherd became a permanent replacement for Yamamoto in 1990. Soundgarden was one of the key archetypes in the creation of grunge, a style of alternative rock that developed in Seattle and was based aro... more
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Active as Musical Artist (start):

  • 1984

Active as Musical Artist (end):

  • Apr 1997

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Members Of Musical Group:

Member Period (start) Period (end)
  • 1986
  • 1997
  • 1989
  • 1990
  • 1984
  • 1989
  • 1990
  • 1997
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Awards Won:

Year Award Winning work
  • 1994
  • 1994
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