Soundgarden recorded a song called Sub Pop Rock City for release on the record label Sub Pop's compilation Sub Pop 200. Jonathon and Bruce were the owners of the label. One verse of the song goes:

[Phone ringing]
Hello?
Actual phone call recording: "This is Jonathan."
Hey Jon
"I just want to know what the heck is going on."
Well, you know, I have this problem
"What the heck is going on?"
Yeah, ok, do you think you would have too much trouble if we got rid of our sideburns?
"At your earliest convenience."
Well, I know, you said that before, but do you think Bruce would mind?
"This is Bruce Pavitt."
Hey Bruce, I mean, ok, can we have our drummer back please?
"Bye!"