About

Known credits:
16
Birthday:
1960-09-04
Place of birth:
Seattle, Washington, USA
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Kim Thayil

Overview

Kim Anand Thayil (born September 4, 1960) is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist of the Seattle-based rock band Soundgarden, which he co-founded with singer Chris Cornell and bassist Hiro Yamamoto in 1984. Cornell and Thayil remained as the original members of the band until Cornell's death in 2017, and the band's subsequent split in 2018. Thayil was named the 100th greatest guitarist of all time by Rolling Stone in 2010, and the 67th greatest guitarist of all time by SPIN in 2012. Thayil has won two Grammy Awards as a member of Soundgarden.

Known for

Acting
2019 Soundgarden: Live From The Artists Den Actor 59
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2017 Unfinished Plan: The Path of Alain Johannes Actor Self 59
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2016 Soundgarden: Live at The Paramount Theatre 1991 Actor N/A
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2016 The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale Actor Himself 58
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2014 Soundgarden: [2014] Lollapalooza Brazil Actor Guitars N/A
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2013 I'm Now: The Story of Mudhoney Actor 59
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2013 Alice in Chains: AIC 23 Actor Himself 59
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2011 Taking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermind Actor Self N/A
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2008 TAD: Busted Circuits and Ringing Ears Actor 59
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2005 Malfunkshun: The Andrew Wood Story Actor Himself N/A
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1996 Hype! Actor 60
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1992 Singles Actor Himself - Soundgarden Guitarist (uncredited) 61
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1992 Soundgarden: [1992] Pinkpop Festival Actor Guitars N/A
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1992 Soundgarden: Motorvision Actor 59
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1990 Soundgarden: Louder Than Live Actor N/A
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1990 Soundgarden: Live in Germany 1990 Actor N/A
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