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Ben Shepherd
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 Sou…
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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.
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- 2020
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2017
Unfinished Plan: The Path of Alain Johannes
Movie Self
- 2016
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2016
The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale
Movie Self
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2014
Soundgarden: [2014] Lollapalooza Brazil
Movie Bass
- 2010
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2009
Live from the Artists Den
TV show Self
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2001
VH1 News Special: Grunge
Movie Self
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1999
Cold Hearts
Movie Original Music Composer
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1996
Hype!
Movie
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1992
Singles
Movie Himself - Soundgarden (uncredited)
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1992
Soundgarden: [1992] Pinkpop Festival
Movie Bass
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1992
Soundgarden: Motorvision
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