Post-British Invasion: The only musicians Chris Cornell listened to for two full years
Two forerunners in the shaping of Soundgarden’s sound.
Soundgarden
The album Chris Cornell described as “college” for musicians: “The songwriting is incredible”
The heart of rock and roll genius.
Johnny Ramone never understood the grunge movement: “In New York, it wasn’t like that”
Confusing for the average punk.
Chris Cornell on the “quintessential” rock singer: “Great presence and relentless attitude”
Perfect blend of crooning and chaos.
The drummer Taylor Hawkins called “one of the greatest to walk the Earth”
Everything that a drummer could want.
Spontaneous ‘Spoonman’: The unique way Chris Cornell wrote a Soundgarden classic
The inspiration no one sees coming.
The one singer Eddie Van Halen always wanted to work with: “I love him”
Two rock titans together as one.
The classic track Johnny Cash thought he would never record: “Not my kind of song”
When country meets rock and roll.
“You can f*** off”: the song Chris Cornell used to piss off his record company
Railing against the man with mile-long guitar solos.