Jason Everman

Jason Mark Everman is an American musician and former soldier known for his brief roles in early grunge bands Nirvana and Soundgarden.

Jason Mark Everman is an American musician and former soldier best known for his brief roles in the early grunge bands Nirvana and Soundgarden. He later served in the U.S. Army as an Army Ranger and Green Beret, and has continued to perform music with veteran-focused projects.

Early life

Jason Everman was born on October 16, 1967, in Kodiak, Alaska, United States. He is an American musician who became active in the Pacific Northwest music scene.

Music career

Everman is best known for his short stints with Nirvana, where he played guitar, and Soundgarden, where he played bass. He also performed with the bands Mind Funk and OLD. He is commonly described as a guitarist and bassist associated with the Seattle grunge era.

Military service

After leaving music, Everman joined the U.S. Army and later served as an Army Ranger and Green Beret. Sources state that he deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan during his military career.

Later work

By 2017, Everman was reported to be playing guitar in Silence & Light, a band made up of military veterans. Some sources also describe his post-military life as including further study and advocacy.