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

Live from the Artists Den

Singles

2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Hype!

MoPOP Founders Award 2020 Honoring Alice in Chains

VH1 News Special: Grunge

The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale

Soundgarden - Live From The Artists Den

All Movies (13)

• 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony2025 · as Self
• MoPOP Founders Award 2020 Honoring Alice in Chains2020 · as Self
• Soundgarden - Live From The Artists Den2019
• Unfinished Plan: The Path of Alain Johannes2017 · as Self
• Soundgarden - Live at The Paramount Theatre 19912016
• The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale2016 · as Self
• Soundgarden: [2014] Lollapalooza Brazil2014 · as Bass
• Soundgarden - Live At Lollapalooza2010
• VH1 News Special: Grunge2001 · as Self
• Hype!1996
• Singles1992 · as Himself - Soundgarden (uncredited)
• Soundgarden: [1992] Pinkpop Festival1992 · as Bass
• Soundgarden: Motorvision1992

All TV Shows (1)

• Live from the Artists Den2009 · as Self