Even though Susan Silver had a short career in Band Management, she boasts an incredible number of bands that she has worked with in the past. The former manager of Soundgarden, Susan is also known for managing Alice In Chains. But for all her work, Susan was often criticized for her management techniques and the bands were none too happy with it. The former wife of Chris Cornell, Susan left band management for a while to focus on her family life with Chris Cornell. However, the pair divorced in 2004, and Susan continued her work. In this article, we will take a closer look at the wiki-bio of Susan Silver.
Early Life and Career:
Susan Silver was born on the 17th of July, 1958 to Samuel and Emmogene Jean Silver. The oldest of three children, Susan graduated with a degree in Chinese from the University of Washington.
Susan began her career in Band management in 1983. Some of her first clients were The U-Men and First Thought. Susan started managing Soundgarden in 1985 and was also dating Chris at the same time. Susan began managing Alice In Chains in 1988 after music manager Kelly Curtis, didn’t want to work with them anymore.
Susan also played an important role in helping Nirvana find its roots. When Kurt Cobain refused to sign the contract presented by the record label Sub Pop, Nirvana consulted Susan for opinions. Susan asked the band to get a lawyer and helped them secure a deal with DGC Records. Over the years, Susan worked with several bands including Hater, Inflatable Soule, Crackerbox, Sweet Water, Sponge, singer Kristen Barry, and producer Terry Date.
Net Worth:
After taking a brief hiatus following her marriage and birth of her daughter, Susan got back in the game and co-managed Alice in Chains along with David Benveniste and his company Velvet Hammer Management. Alongside her work in the music industry, Susan co-owns the club The Crocodile in Seattle along with Alice in Chains drummer Sean Kinney, Capitol Hill Block Party, co-founder Marcus Charles, Peggy Curtis, and “Portugal. The Man” guitarist Eric Howk. As of 2023, Susan has a net worth of around $5M.
