Following the band’s return to the stage the other night, should they mount a full comeback?
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Watch The Living Members of Soundgarden Reunite as The “Nudedragons” with Shania Shepherd and Duff McKagan (Guns N Roses)
The remaining living members of Soundgarden have not played together since Chris Cornell died in May of 2017 and the subsequent 2019 tribute concert in Los Angeles. Last night in Seattle at the legendary Showbox Theater the band reunited with local post-Grunge / Soul singer Shania Shepherd to perform a short set of Soundgarden hits, deep cuts, and a cover as The Nudedragons for the Smooch Children’s Hospital benefit show. The band were also joined by Guns N Roses bassist and friend Duff McKagan who also performed tonight. They played “Kickstand” and covered “Kick Out The Jams” by The MC5. You can watch the full fan-filmed set from the band below check out the cool setlist. Continue reading
Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple of The Dog Died Six Years Ago
Once again we count off another dark year and remark on the passing of the iconic artist Chris Cornell, who passed away six years ago today. Few have had the ability and success music world, with both bands and a solo career reaching acclaim with three legendary bands such as Soundgarden, Audioslave, and Temple of the Dog as Chris did. Gifted with an incredible voice, songwriting talent, guitar-ability, and charisma; he helped define an entire generation of artists who followed him and his music. RIP Chris.
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Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple of The Dog) Died Five Years Ago
Chris Cornell passed away five years ago today. Gifted with an incredible voice, songwriting talent, guitar-ability, and charisma; he helped define an an entire generation of artists who followed him and his bands. Few have had the ability and success music world, with both a solo project and acclaim with three different iconic bands such as Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple of the Dog as Chris did. If you are having mental health and emotional issues, know that you are loved and valued. Please, don’t be afraid to seek help. Continue reading
Soundgarden Sets the Record Straight on “Badmotorfinger” 30th Anniversary
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Soundgarden’s iconic 1991 album Badmotorfinger (A&M), they posted to social media to connect with the fans. In their post they explained the past confusion about the release date of the album. Apparently, the album was to have originally dropped the same date at Nirvana’s Nevermind (and RHCP’s Blood Sugar Sex Magic) but there was an issue with the artwork. The band gave the story behind the actual release date of October, 8th, 1991 and you can read it here. Read our retrospective on the album here.
Watch Brandi Carlile and Soundgarden Perform in Concert
This past weekend Brandi Carlise performed in Washington State at the infamous venue The Gorge Amphitheatre. In addition to a set of her classics and new songs, she was joined by the surviving members of Soundgarden for several tracks. Brandi and her bands were joined by Kim Thayil, Ben Sheppard, and Matt Cameron (Pear Jam) for a run through of “Black Hole Sun” and “Searching With My Good Eye Closed”. Brandi paid tribute to late frontman Chris Cornell first at the 2019 concert tribute to Chris where she covered “Hunger Strike” with Chris Stapelton, and also these two songs for this performance for a special Record Store Day release in 2020. Watch them now!
Daughtry Pays Tribute to Chris Cornell with a Cover of “Hunger Strike” ft. LaJon Witherspoon
Rocker Daughtry has shared a new cover of Temple of the Dog’s 1990s classic song “Hunger Strike” as a tribute to Chris Cornell, who died four years ago. The track features LaJon Witherspoon of Sevendust on co-lead vocals, in the role Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam had on the original track. Check out the track with a cool visualizer below.
Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple of The Dog) Died Four Years Ago
Chris Cornell, the enormous talent with a one-of-a-kind voice, passed away four years ago today. Few have had the ability and success music world, with both a solo project and acclaim with three different bands such as Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple of the Dog as Chris did. His scream and his riffs continue to reverberate forever. If you are having mental health and emotional issues, know that you are loved and valued. Please, don’t be afraid to seek help. Continue reading
The Family of Chris Cornell Has Reached a Settlement Against his Former Doctor
According to reports from Deadline and Blabbermouth.net, the family of late Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell’s widow Vicky Cornell, his children that are minors, and his doctor have reached a confidential settlement in a lawsuit in which she accused the physician of over-prescribing drugs that eventually caused the singer to commit suicide.
A Federal Judge Has Recommend Dismissing Two of Vicky Cornell’s Claims Against Soundgarden
According to a report from Billboard.com, U.S. District Judge Michelle Peterson, working on the case between Vicky Cornell against the surviving members of Soundgarden, says there’s no evidence the band is withholding royalties from Chris Cornell’s widow. A federal judge in Washington state is recommending the court toss out two of Vicky Cornell’s six claims against the remaining members of Soundgarden, her late husband Chris Cornell’s band, so far.