{"product_id":"a-screaming-life-into-the-superunknown-with-soundgarden-and-beyond-9780063416291","title":"A Screaming Life: Into the Superunknown with Soundgarden and Beyond","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe memoir by co-founding member of Soundgarden and lead guitarist Kim Thayil about one of the 1990s' signature rock bands \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Soundgarden's humble beginnings manifesting grunge in Seattle's beer-soaked punk clubs to their revered status today as rock icons, the band's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. In \u003ci\u003eA Screaming Life\u003c\/i\u003e, founding member and guitar god Kim Thayil goes backstage to introduce the band that fearlessly pushed the boundaries of rock, invented a new genre, and amassed fervent fans from every corner of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThayil shares the story of how he and his Soundgarden bandmates--Hiro Yamamoto, Ben Shepherd, Matt Cameron, and Chris Cornell--faced\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ethe triumphs and challenges on the road to their historic and influential rise. His storytelling channels the essence of Soundgarden's era-defining sound--one that's supercharged with raw creativity and unapologetic lyrics--and explores the ways that Soundgarden was shaped by the diverse backgrounds of its creators: Thayil's Indian heritage and founding bassist Hiro Yamamoto's Japanese background added unique dimensions to the band's identity, influencing not only their music but also their experiences in the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Soundgarden fans and '90s alternative rock enthusiasts, \u003ci\u003eA Screaming Life \u003c\/i\u003enot only gives behind-the-scenes access to one of the most revered bands, but it also demonstrates the power music and its creators have to transform culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kim Thayil,Adem Tepedelen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e William Morrow \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.91h x 5.91w x 1.21d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063416291\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThayil, Kim:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKIM THAYIL \u003c\/b\u003eis a Grammy Award-winning musician and Soundgarden's lead guitarist. Born in Seattle to immigrant parents, he grew up in Chicago before meeting Hiro Yamamoto and return-ing to the West Coast. Together with Chris Cornell, the trio founded Soundgarden and went on to create critically acclaimed albums, including \u003ci\u003eSuperunknown\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone \u003c\/i\u003ehas ranked Thayil among the greatest guitarists of all time, and Soundgarden was inducted into the Rock \u0026amp; Roll Hall of Fame in 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTepedelen, Adem:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eADEM TEPEDELEN \u003c\/b\u003eis a free-lance editor and writer, whose work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eDecibel\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSeattle Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, and many other publications. He is the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eMud Ride\u003c\/i\u003e, with Steve Turner, and \u003ci\u003eA Fabulous Disaster\u003c\/i\u003e, with Gary Holt.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Kim Thayil \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48449283195037,"sku":"9780063416291","price":38.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_83980f8a-f335-498e-916e-648e7933ce33.jpg?v=1781631282","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/a-screaming-life-into-the-superunknown-with-soundgarden-and-beyond-9780063416291","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}