ArtistInfo

Soundgarden

Band, 1984-1997 US, Seattle
Alternative and Rock

As one of the first bands to record for the legendary Sub Pop Records, Soundgarden is generally regarded as one of the founding fathers of grunge, even though most of their work was of a far more rock/metallic nature than the likes of Pearl Jam, Mudhoney, or Nirvana. From a metallic standpoint, their peak was 1991's Badmotorfinger, with the later albums showing a more alternative side to the band (and also produced their biggest hit single, "Black Hole Sun"). The band parted ways amicably in April of 1997 to pursue other interests. Most notable of these was vocalist Chris Cornell joining forces with the core of Rage Against The Machine in Audioslave. At precisely midnight on January 1, 2010, U.S. EST, Chris Cornell posted on his Twitter and Facebook: "The 12 year break is over & school is back in session. Knights of the Soundtable ride again!" On May 18, 2017, around midnight, vocalist Chris Cornell was found dead in MGM Grand hotel room after a show in Detroit. Fan club & merchandise: Knights Of The Soundtable

Members

	Chris Cornell voc, g *1964 US
	Matt Cameron dr, perc *1962 US
	Kim Thayil g *1960 US
	Ben Shepherd b, voc *1968 JP
	Jason Everman g *1967 US
	Hiro Yamamoto b *1961 US
	Scott Sundquist dr