“I felt very proud to be part of a music scene that was changing the face of commercial music and rock music internationally, but I also felt like it was necessary for Soundgarden - as it was for all of these Seattle bands - to prove that we deserve to be on an international stage, and we weren't just part of a fad that was based on geography.”

American musician

Chris Cornell was an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and primary lyricist for Soundgarden and Audioslave. He was also the founder and frontman of Temple of the Dog. He built a solo career as well and contributed songs to numerous film soundtracks. Music journalists, fans, and fellow musicians have often regarded him as one of the great rock singers.