{"product_id":"9780063416291-a-screaming-life-into-the-superunknown-with-soundgarden-and-beyond","title":"KIM THAYIL | A SCREAMING LIFE: INTO THE SUPERUNKNOWN WITH SOUNDGARDEN AND BEYOND","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES \u003c\/i\u003eBESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\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\n\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\n\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","brand":"INGRAMS","offers":[{"title":"NZ - In Stock (Ships Tomorrow)","offer_id":67614669930796,"sku":"eb-9780063416291","price":74.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/5186\/5644\/files\/images_3c4f6c8e-2618-4af1-ad84-512647d7196b.jpg?v=1792105554","url":"https:\/\/realgroovy.com\/products\/9780063416291-a-screaming-life-into-the-superunknown-with-soundgarden-and-beyond","provider":"Real Groovy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}