“To a degree, rock fans like to live vicariously and they like that, music fans in general, but when indie music sort of came into prominence in the early '90s, a lot of it was TV-driven, too, where if you saw the first Nirvana video, you're looking at three guys that look like people you go to school with.”

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.