Chris Cornell
Full Name: Christopher Cornell
Born: July 20, 1964
Birthplace: Seattle, WA
Current Home: Seattle, WA
Instrument: vocals, guitar
Former Bands: Jones Street Band, Shemps, Temple of a Dog
Marital Status: married to Susan Silver, who was also Soundgarden's manager
Favorite Gear: Gretsch guitars
Bet you didn't know that: Chris was originally a drummer. In fact he was originally Soundgarden's drummer and singer.

Kim Thayil
Full Name: Kim Thayil
Born: September 4, 1960
Birthplace: Seattle, WA
Current Home: Seattle, WA
Instrument: guitar
Former Bands: Shemps
Musical Influences: Kiss, The Beatles, Pere Ubu
Favorite Gear: `74 Guild SI, Gibson Firebird
Bet you didn't know that: Kim went to the University of Washington and earned a Bachelors' degree in philosophy.

Matt Cameron
Full Name: Matthew Cameron
Born: November 28, 1962
Birthplace: San Diego, CA
Current Home: Seattle, WA
Instrument: drums
Favorite Gear: Ayotte Drums, Vic Firth sticks
Bet you didn't know that: Matt sang a cheesy song in the 70's cult film Attack of the Killer Tomatoes.

Ben Shepherd:
Full Name: Benjamin Shepherd
Born: September 20, 1968
Birthplace: Okinawa, Japan
Current Home: Seattle, WA
Instrument: bass
Former Bands: March of Crimes
Favorite Gear: Fender Jazz Bass
Bet you didn't know that: Ben collects classic cars.

Soundgarden were:

Hiro Yamamoto, bassist 1985-1989
Yamomato quit the band in order to finish school and start a band of his own. His last album was Louder Than Love. He went on to form Truly, who has made two albums.

Jason Everman, interim bassist 1990
In the true Seattle tradition, Everman joined up with Soundgarden in their time of need. Jason is best known for his tenure with the Melvins, and his stint with Nirvana. He founded the mid-90s band, Mindfunk before they dissolved.