“Hip-hop kind of absorbed rock in terms of the attitude and the whole point of why rock was important music. Young people felt like rock music was theirs, from Elvis to the Beatles to the Ramones to Nirvana. This was theirs; it wasn't their parents'. I think hip-hop became the musical style that embraces that mentality.”

Chris Cornell was an American singer-songwriter and musician. He rose to prominence as the frontman of the rock band Soundgarden, known for his powerful voice and introspective lyrics that explored themes of struggle and resilience. His work also spanned solo projects and collaborations, leaving a lasting impact on alternative rock.