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    Ben Shepherd

    1968-09-20 (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.

    Movies

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    MoPOP Founders Award 2020 Honoring Alice in Chains
    90 %|Dec 1, 2020
    Documentary, Music
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    The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale
    56 %|Jul 18, 2016
    Documentary, Music
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    Hype!
    74 %|Nov 8, 1996
    Documentary, Music
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    Soundgarden: Black Hole Sun
    100 %|Jun 17, 1994
    TV Movie, Music
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    Singles
    64 %|Sep 18, 1992
    Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance
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    Soundgarden: Motorvision
    100 %|Mar 5, 1992
    Music

    Series

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    Live From the Artists Den
    60 %|Feb 1, 2009
    Documentary
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    Saturday Night Live
    69.41 %|Oct 11, 1975
    Comedy, News