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Kim Thayil
Seattle, Washington, USA
Kim Anand Thayil (born September 4, 1960) is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist of the Seattle-based rock band Soundgarden, which he co-founded with singer Chri…
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Kim Anand Thayil (born September 4, 1960) is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist of the Seattle-based rock band Soundgarden, which he co-founded with singer Chris Cornell and bassist Hiro Yamamoto in 1984. Cornell and Thayil remained as the original members of the band until Cornell's death in 2017, and the band's subsequent split in 2018. Thayil was named the 100th greatest guitarist of all time by Rolling Stone in 2010, and the 67th greatest guitarist of all time by SPIN in 2012. Thayil has won two Grammy Awards as a member of Soundgarden.
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- 2025
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2021
This Is Pop
TV show Self (archive footage)
- 2020
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2020
The Postal Service Zoom Auditions
Movie Self
- 2019
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2019
Punk
TV show Self
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2017
Hype! 20 Years After
Movie Self
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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 Guitars
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2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
TV show Self - Musical Guest
- 2013
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2013
Alice in Chains: AIC 23
Movie Himself
- 2011
- 2010
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2009
Live from the Artists Den
TV show Self
- 2008
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2005
Malfunkshun: The Andrew Wood Story
Movie Himself
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2001
VH1 News Special: Grunge
Movie Self
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1996
Hype!
Movie
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1993
Late Show with David Letterman
TV show Self - Musical Guest
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1992
Singles
Movie Himself - Soundgarden Guitarist (uncredited)
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1992
Soundgarden: [1992] Pinkpop Festival
Movie Guitars
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1992
Soundgarden: Motorvision
Movie
- 1990
- 1990
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