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Ben Shepherd
Acting
20 Sept 1968 (57 years)
Okinawa, Japan
Biography
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 variou...
Also Known As
Soundgarden, Hunter Benedict Shepherd, HBS
Photos
Ben Shepherd's Movies
64%
Singles
18 Sept 1992
74%
Hype!
08 Nov 1996
56%
The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale
18 Jul 2016
68%
Unfinished Plan: The Path of Alain Johannes
06 Jul 2017
48%
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
08 Nov 2025
75%
Soundgarden - Live at The Paramount Theatre 1991
18 Nov 2016
80%
Soundgarden - Live From The Artists Den
01 Jul 2019
90%
MoPOP Founders Award 2020 Honoring Alice in Chains
01 Dec 2020
100%
Soundgarden: Motorvision
05 Mar 1992
0%
Soundgarden: [2014] Lollapalooza Brazil
06 Apr 2014
0%
Soundgarden: [1992] Pinkpop Festival
08 Jun 1992
0%
Soundgarden - Live At Lollapalooza
01 Jan 2010
0%
VH1 News Special: Grunge
14 Sept 2001
