“Soundgarden signing to a major, then Mother Love Bone, and seeing the same happen to Alice in Chains. We were all suddenly making music and recording at the same time, and we had money to do it. It wasn't like a $2,000 recording that you do over a weekend. It's like, 'Wow, maybe this will be our job.'”

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.