Ben Shepherd

American musician and songwriter, Soundgarden bassist

Ben Shepherd - American musician and songwriter, Soundgarden bassist
Born

September 20th, 1969
56 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Gained prominence as a member of the band Soundgarden. Contributed significantly to the grunge movement in the 1990s. Achieved critical acclaim with the band's influential albums, including 'Superunknown' and 'Badmotorfinger'. In addition to work with Soundgarden, participated in other musical projects, expanding creative horizons.

Played bass guitar for Soundgarden

Released the album 'Superunknown' in 1994

Contributed to the band's Grammy Award-winning music

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