Kim Anand Thayil[1] (born September 4, 1960) [2][3] is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist of the Seattle -based rock band Soundgarden, which he co-founded with singer …

May 5, 2024 · Soundgarden’s reunion in 2010 and subsequent comeback album King Animal two years later marked the return of one of the most successful and influential bands of the last 30 …

Dec 18, 2023 · Kim Thayil has dismissed a review that called his guitar playing “sloppy” while detailing how his love for alternate tunings saw him disregard all he knew about shapes and …

Feb 24, 2023 · Kim Thayil wasn't sure how to feel about Soundgarden being nominated for the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class. He touches on processing his feelings about the honor …

Aug 8, 2024 · Kim Thayil, lead guitarist of Soundgarden, co-founded the iconic band in 1984. Explore his journey through grunge and diverse cultural roots.

Nov 27, 2024 · Full Name: Kim Anand Thayil Date of Birth: September 4, 1960 Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington, USA Nationality: American. Early Life and Family Background. Born in …

Dec 14, 2021 · Formed in Seattle in 1984 by Thayil, singer-guitarist Chris Cornell and bassist Hiro Yamamoto, Soundgarden pioneered an aggressively heavy and psychedelic sound that …

Oct 18, 2023 · Few musicians could say they shaped the ’90s quite like Kim Thayil. The Soundgarden co-founder laid the foundations for what would become known as the “Seattle …

Mar 8, 2022 · While his own band, along with Nirvana and Pearl Jam, are undoubtedly the most widely-known grunge bands in the world, Thayil believes that the Seattle underdogs …

May 17, 2023 · Kim Thayil was born to Indian immigrants. But rather than opt for the white coat, the Soundgarden legend chose a guitar.