Ben Shepherd
September 20, 1968 (56 years old) in Okinawa, Japan
Born in Okinawa, Shepherd grew up in Washington and developed an interest in music after watching Johnny Cash on TV. He played in various punk-rock bands and eventually joined Soundgarden as a bassist in 1990. Shepherd contributed to the band's musical evolution and played a significant role in songwriting. In 1993, he formed a side project, Hater, with Matt Cameron and John McBain. Soundgarden broke up in 1997, leading Shepherd to struggle with addiction and personal issues. He played in various bands before Soundgarden reunited in 2010, continuing until Chris Cornell's death in 2017.
Known For
Credits
- 2020 ·MoPOP Founders Award 2020 Honoring Alice in Chainsas Self
- 2019 ·Soundgarden: Live From The Artists Denas
- 2017 ·Unfinished Plan: The Path of Alain Johannesas Self
- 2016 ·Soundgarden: Live at The Paramount Theatre 1991as
- 2016 ·The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Taleas Himself
- 2014 ·Soundgarden: [2014] Lollapalooza Brazilas Bass
- 2009 ·Live From the Artists Denas Self
- 1996 ·Hype!as
- 1994 ·Soundgarden: Black Hole Sunas Ben Shepherd
- 1992 ·Singlesas Himself - Soundgarden (uncredited)
- 1992 ·Soundgarden: [1992] Pinkpop Festivalas Bass
- 1992 ·Soundgarden: Motorvisionas
- 1975 ·Saturday Night Liveas Self - Musical Guest