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Soundgarden’s awesome and largely underrated guitarist Kim Thayil was recently interviewed, and shared his thoughts on what it means for Soundgarden to receive a Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame nomination.
It might not be exactly what you think his reaction would be. But then again, these are the Seattle grunge bands, who famously (or infamously, depending on your viewpoint) seemed to make a point of publicly shunning their own very popularity back in the days of the height of their power and, yes, popularity.
Ultimately, he does realize that it means a lot:
“When I first heard about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, I thought, ‘How do you quantify that?’” Thayil said. “But then I started hearing from friends who either were inducted or attended events, and they said, ‘Man, this is fun because of the enthusiasm the fans have for seeing a band they love and believe in having their achievements and merits recognized.’ ... If you’re a fan, it’s a validation of your choices and your appraisals in your musical tastes. So that changed my understanding of it, and made me realize it’s important.”
Also, I saw an unrelated article in which Thayil picks his favorite guitar moments from the band's history, and it seemed worth sharing that link, as well.
Enjoy!
What Soundgarden’s Rock Hall Nomination Means to Kim Thayil What Soundgarden’s Rock Hall Nomination Means to Kim Thayil Martin Kielty Martin Kielty Published: February 24, 2023
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/hall-of-fame-soundgarden-kim-thayil/?fbclid=IwAR2lmgG5-Lnk1m7OqSYQ9ODUzUUfvPeOZ0t-1r6zVgkmmaFogHb-i64M8pI
Kim Thayil picks Soundgarden’s landmark guitar moments By Richard Bienstock published 1 day ago
https://www.guitarworld.com/features/kim-thayil-soundgarden-landmark-guitar-moments?fbclid=IwAR2qF0BJ0Yueym-HqVx4bC_1Bk4SSdEH4tjXjiUqe803lad8YtOHb6haD5M
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