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Hiro D. Yamamoto (born April 13, 1961) is a Japanese-American bassist who was a founding member of grunge band Soundgarden, along with Kim Thayil and Chris Cornell in 1984.
Aug 6, 2023 · Kim Thayil and Hiro Yamamoto, founding members of the great rock band Soundgarden, talk about growing up in Park Forest as Asian Americans and moving to Seattle to help create Grunge.
Hiro Yamamoto is the first Asian American founding bassist of a GRAMMY Award-winning rock band and is a pioneering figure in Pacific Northwest rock music history.
Nov 17, 2022 · On the eve of the induction Yamamoto looks back on his life, his heritage and his decision to leave Soundgarden just as it was hitting it big. #k5evening
Soundgarden was an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1984 by singer and drummer Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto. Cornell switched to rhythm guitar in 1985, replaced on drums initially by Scott Sundquist, and later by Matt Cameron in 1986.
Hiro D. Yamamoto (born April 13, 1961) is a Japanese-American bassist who was a founding member of grunge band Soundgarden, along with Kim Thayil and Chris Cornell in 1984.
In the 80s and 90s, its punk ethos, coupled with a brutal metal soundscape and Chris Cornell’s ravenous roar, seduced audiences hungry for something new. Initially a drummer, Cornell soon moved on to vocals and guitar, writing songs alongside guitarist Kim Thayil and bassist Hiro Yamamoto.
