{"product_id":"a-screaming-life-kim-thayil-9798228978997","title":"A Screaming Life: Into the Superunknown with Soundgarden and Beyond","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead by the author, guitarist and Soundgarden co-founder Kim Thayil.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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 the 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\u003cp\u003eSupplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kim Thayil,Adem Tepedelen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798228978997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e CD","brand":"Kim Thayil","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":48801447837951,"sku":"9798228978997","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-screaming-life-kim-thayil-9798228978997","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}