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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.

Known For

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Self

MoPOP Founders Award 2020 Honoring Alice in Chains

2020

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Soundgarden: Live From The Artists Den

2019

6.5

Self

Unfinished Plan: The Path of Alain Johannes

2017

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Soundgarden: Live at The Paramount Theatre 1991

2016

5.6

Himself

The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale

2016

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Bass

Soundgarden: [2014] Lollapalooza Brazil

2014

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Soundgarden - Live At Lollapalooza

2010

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Self

Live from the Artists Den

2009

7.4

Hype!

1996

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Ben Shepherd

Soundgarden: Black Hole Sun

1994

Credits

MoPOP Founders Award 2020 Honoring Alice in Chains

as Self

2020

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Soundgarden: Live From The Artists Den

2019

8.0

Unfinished Plan: The Path of Alain Johannes

as Self

2017

6.5

Soundgarden: Live at The Paramount Theatre 1991

2016

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The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale

as Himself

2016

5.6

Soundgarden: [2014] Lollapalooza Brazil

as Bass

2014

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Soundgarden - Live At Lollapalooza

2010

0.0

Live from the Artists Den

as Self

2009

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Hype!

1996

7.4

Soundgarden: Black Hole Sun

as Ben Shepherd

1994

10.0

Singles

as Himself - Soundgarden (uncredited)

1992

6.4

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Soundgarden: [1992] Pinkpop Festival

as Bass

1992

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Soundgarden: Motorvision

1992

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Musical Guest

1975

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