Soundgarden

AlternativeSeattle grungeheavy metal rootsalternative rockproto-grunge

Soundgarden was an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1984 by singer and drummer Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto. Cornell switched to rhythm guitar in 1985, and the drum position was taken over first by Scott Sundquist and then by Matt Cameron in 1986. Yamamoto departed in 1989 and was replaced briefly by Jason Everman before Ben Shepherd joined later that year. Soundgarden disbanded in 1997 and reunited in 2010.

Influenced by: Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, The Melvins, King Crimson

Active:
1984-1997, 2010-present
Scene:
Seattle grunge
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