10 Favorite Soundgarden Moments

SO many moments in my life that I will always be grateful for.  So many crazy moments that I did not have a camera to record.  My moments with Soundgarden are truly special.  I loved the band and every moment I got to hang or shoot.  Chris, Matt, Ben and Kim always treated me with respect and yes, we did laugh a lot.  Here’s 10 big ones…

1. Spin Magazine Shoot | 08.24.89 – My first shoot was a great shoot.  Jason Everman was the bass player at the time.  We shot at a studio in LA.  I just remember who shy they were.  They had their first album for A&M Records coming out… Louder Than Love.
2. The Whiskey Show | 12.7&10.89 – My first time seeing them live was at The Whiskey in 1989.  The two shows they filmed for Louder Than Live video.  No bullshit… they blew me away!!!  Chris was a god!
3. Creem Magazine Shoot | 08.29.91 – My second shoot was for Creem Magazine as we did it in Seattle.  I shot Pearl Jam before on the same day.  A good day for sure.
4. Rckandy Show | 08.30.91 – They did this show before Badmotorfinger came out.  I went with Eddie Vedder and Beth Libeling.  My first time bouncing around a mosh pit.  Didn’t bring a camera… kill me NOW!
5. JCP Video Shoot | 09.08.91 – Shot out in the desert!  I had not slept for days and drove out there alone to meet the band & production.  A great day, but I was exhausted.  I couldn’t drive home at the end of the day so Chris & his wife Susan drove me back to LA while I slept in the back.  
6. Reflex Shoot | 09.29.91 – Back up in Seattle.  We just hung out and shot pix.  SO fucking casual and fun.
7. RIP Magazine Party | 10.06.91 – At The Paladium in LA.  Featured Alice In Chains, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog and Spinal Tap.  Yes, I said Spinal Tap.
8. Venture Theatre | 01.29.92 – The only time I shot the band live and my favorite theatre.  A great show in every way and I got the photos to prove it.
9. Lolapalooza | 09.11.92 – I went to the show just to hang out with friends and see them play.  I ended up on the side of the stage and shot a roll or two while Soundgarden performed.  
10. RIP Magazine Shoot | 12.06.93 – By this time Chris had cut his hair short.  Did not like it!  I hadn’t seen them in a while and it was great to catch up.  We did the shoot at A&M Records sound stage in LA.  Block from where I lived.