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
- 2019 · Soundgarden: Live From The Artists Den as
- 2017 · Unfinished Plan: The Path of Alain Johannes as Self
- 2016 · Soundgarden: Live at The Paramount Theatre 1991 as
- 2016 · The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale as Himself
- 2014 · Soundgarden: [2014] Lollapalooza Brazil as Bass
- 2009 · Live From the Artists Den as Self
- 1996 · Hype! as
- 1994 · Soundgarden: Black Hole Sun as Ben Shepherd
- 1992 · Singles as Himself - Soundgarden (uncredited)
- 1992 · Soundgarden: [1992] Pinkpop Festival as Bass
- 1992 · Soundgarden: Motorvision as
- 1975 · Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest