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Ben Shepherd

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

September 20, 1968 (age 57)

Place of Birth

Okinawa, Japan

Also Known As

Soundgarden

Hunter Benedict Shepherd

HBS

Ben Shepherd

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 various bands before Soundgarden reunited in 2010, continuing until Chris Cornell's death in 2017.

Known For

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

Self - Musical Guest

1975

Live from the Artists Den

Live from the Artists Den

Self

2009

Singles

Singles

Himself - Soundgarden (uncredited)

1992

2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Self

2025

VH1 News Special: Grunge

VH1 News Special: Grunge

Self

2001

MoPOP Founders Award 2020 Honoring Alice in Chains

MoPOP Founders Award 2020 Honoring Alice in Chains

Self

2020

Soundgarden: Motorvision

Soundgarden: Motorvision

1992

Hype!

Hype!

1996

The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale

The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale

Self

2016

Soundgarden - Live From The Artists Den

Soundgarden - Live From The Artists Den

2019

Soundgarden - Live At Lollapalooza

Soundgarden - Live At Lollapalooza

2010

Soundgarden: [1992] Pinkpop Festival

Bass

1992

Unfinished Plan: The Path of Alain Johannes

Unfinished Plan: The Path of Alain Johannes

Self

2017

Soundgarden - Live at The Paramount Theatre 1991

Soundgarden - Live at The Paramount Theatre 1991

2016

Soundgarden: [2014] Lollapalooza Brazil

Soundgarden: [2014] Lollapalooza Brazil

Bass

2014

Filmography

2025Film2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonyas Self 2020FilmMoPOP Founders Award 2020 Honoring Alice in Chainsas Self 2019FilmSoundgarden - Live From The Artists Den 2017FilmUnfinished Plan: The Path of Alain Johannesas Self 2016FilmSoundgarden - Live at The Paramount Theatre 1991 2016FilmThe Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Taleas Self 2014FilmSoundgarden: [2014] Lollapalooza Brazilas Bass 2010FilmSoundgarden - Live At Lollapalooza 2009TVLive from the Artists Denas Self 2001FilmVH1 News Special: Grungeas Self 1996FilmHype!1992FilmSinglesas Himself - Soundgarden (uncredited)1992FilmSoundgarden: [1992] Pinkpop Festivalas Bass 1992FilmSoundgarden: Motorvision 1975TVSaturday Night Liveas Self - Musical Guest