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Soundgarden
Soundgarden


Background information
Origin Seattle, Washington, United States
Genre(s) Alternative Rock
Grunge
Alternative Metal
Heavy Metal
Years active 1984—1997
Label(s) A&M Records
Sub Pop
SST Records
Associated acts Pearl Jam
Audioslave
Temple of the Dog
Wellwater Conspiracy
Hater
Website Website
Members
Chris Cornell
Matt Cameron
Kim Thayil
Ben Shepherd
Former members
Jason Everman
Hiro Yamamoto
Scott Sundquist



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Alice In Chains' Founding Bassist Mike Starr Found Dead

March 9, 2011
Alice In Chains' Founding Bassist Mike Starr Found DeadAlice In Chains' founding bassist Mike Starr has been found dead in Salt Lake City, it has been reported.

Starr, aged 44, was found dead at his home in Salt Lake City yesterday afternoon (March 8), a report by TMZ claims.

Police found Starr's body after they had been notified via a telephone call.

Starr's father told TMZ: "It's a terrible shock and tragedy."

Starr, who has had prior drug addictions, appeared on US reality show 'Celebrity Rehab' last year to help combat his heroin addiction.

The official cause of his death has yet to be confirmed.

(by Holly Frith)



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