Jim Carrey inducting Soundgarden to Hall of Fame
Jim Carrey is set to induct Soundgarden into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next week. Soundgarden’s performance will feature The Pretty Reckless’ Taylor Momsen as one of the singers. This means we will see Carrey and Momsen reunite 25 years after co-starring in How The Grinch Stole Christmas in 2000.
Momsen is releasing Taylor Momsen’s Pretty Reckless Christmas album this week as well. Jim Carrey also hosted Saturday Night Live with Soundgarden as music guests in 1996. Carey said at the time he would only host SNL if Soundgarden performed on the show.
Titled “A Screaming Life,” the book documents Soundgarden’s “humble beginnings manifesting grunge in Seattle’s beer-soaked punk clubs to their revered status today as rock icons.”
Announcing his memoir, Thayil wrote on Instagram: “It tells my story as an American son of immigrants growing up in Chicago. Then, along with another immigrant’s American son, Hiro Yamamoto, we travel to Seattle as idealistic youths, involve ourselves with underground and independent subcultures, and connect with Chris Cornell to form Soundgarden.
Kim Thayil telling story of Soundgarden
“It follows my experiences, journeys and growth with the band and the building of the Seattle music scene; ultimately, to partner with Matt Cameron and later Ben Shepherd as we worked and played towards our worldwide successes. I explore the heights, depths and insights gained from my experiences within the unique and special brotherhood we built.”
According to the synopsis of “A Screaming Life,” the book will include stories of how Soundgarden “faced the triumphs and challenges on the road to their meteoric rise,” as well as how the band 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,” the synopsis reads.
“A Screaming Life” will be released by HarperCollins in May 2026.
