#Temple Of The Dog was a collaboration between members of Soundgarden (Cornell & Cameron) and Mother Love Bone (Gossard & Ament)

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Temple Of The Dog - Times Of Trouble

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Grunge relationships

The genesis of grunge, often referred to as the "Seattle Sound," is as much a story of deep personal connections and friendships as it is about the music itself. The close-knit community of musicians in Seattle during the 1980s and early 1990s fostered an environment of collaboration and mutual support, laying the foundation for a musical revolution. Central to this story are figures like Andrew Wood and Chris Cornell, whose friendships and shared band members played crucial roles in the formation and evolution of the genre.

Andrew Wood, the flamboyant and charismatic frontman of Malfunkshun and later Mother Love Bone, was a pivotal figure in the early Seattle music scene. His magnetic personality and unique vocal style made him a beloved character among his peers. Wood shared a close friendship with Chris Cornell, the powerful vocalist and frontman of Soundgarden. The two were not only friends but also roommates, creating a bond that would influence their musical journeys.

While Chris Cornell was on tour with Soundgarden, Andrew Wood was working on material with Mother Love Bone, a band that included Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard, both future members of Pearl Jam. Tragically, Wood's promising career was cut short by a heroin overdose in March 1990, just days before the release of Mother Love Bone's debut album, "Apple." His death profoundly affected the Seattle music community, particularly his close friends and bandmates.

In the wake of Wood's passing, Chris Cornell was devastated. To cope with the loss and pay tribute to his fallen friend, he wrote several songs dedicated to Wood. This led to the formation of Temple of the Dog, a supergroup that included Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron, and Mother Love Bone members Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard. They were joined by a then-unknown Eddie Vedder, who was invited to contribute vocals on the track "Hunger Strike," marking one of his first major recordings before the formation of Pearl Jam.

Temple of the Dog's self-titled album, released in 1991, was both a heartfelt tribute to Andrew Wood and a bridge between the glam rock-influenced sound of Mother Love Bone and the burgeoning grunge movement. The album, with its emotionally charged lyrics and powerful performances, captured the essence of the Seattle scene's camaraderie and shared sense of loss.

This spirit of collaboration and interconnection was a hallmark of the Seattle music scene. Members of various bands often played together, creating a fluid and dynamic musical community. For instance, Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament, after their time with Mother Love Bone, went on to form Pearl Jam with Eddie Vedder, Mike McCready, and Dave Krusen. Meanwhile, Matt Cameron continued to play drums for both Soundgarden and later Pearl Jam, illustrating the interconnected nature of these bands.

Another example of this cross-pollination was the band Green River, which included future members of both Pearl Jam (Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament) and Mudhoney (Mark Arm and Steve Turner). Green River is often credited as one of the first bands to define the grunge sound, blending punk rock's raw energy with heavy metal's powerful riffs.

Alice in Chains, another cornerstone of the grunge movement, shared connections with these bands as well. Layne Staley, the band's enigmatic frontman, was friends with many of his Seattle contemporaries, and the band's dark, brooding sound was part of the shared ethos of the scene.

The interweaving relationships and collaborations among these musicians created a unique and supportive environment that allowed grunge to flourish. The sense of community, combined with the raw, honest music being produced, resonated deeply with audiences worldwide, propelling the Seattle sound to international prominence.

To summarize, the beginnings of grunge were deeply rooted in the personal connections and shared experiences of the Seattle music community. The friendships and collaborations among musicians like Andrew Wood, Chris Cornell, and their peers were instrumental in shaping the sound and spirit of the genre. This tight-knit network not only fostered musical innovation but also created a lasting legacy of camaraderie and creativity that continues to influence rock music today.

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Chris Cornell, Legendary Soundgarden & Audioslave Front Man, Dead at 52

Chris Cornell – Performing with Soundgarden at Carolina Rebellion – May 5, 2017 (photo courtesy of Robert Forte)

Rock music legend Chris Cornell passed away at the age of 52 last night several hours after Soundgarden’s performance at the Fox Theater in Detroit, Michigan.

According to the band’s publicist, Brian Bumbery of BB Gun Press, the lead singer’s passing was both “sudden” and “unexpected” and came as shock to Cornell’s wife and family.

Cornell originally rose to prominence in the mid-1980’s as the front man for one of the most transcendent bands to emerge from the depths of Seattle’s grunge movement Soundgarden.

Alongside guitarist Kim Thayil, drummer Matt Cameron and original bassist Hiro Yamamoto, who was later replaced by Ben Shepherd, Cornell and Soundgarden would go on to achieve internationally super stardom buoyed by several multi-platinum albums as well as Grammy Awards for their hits “Black Hole Sun” and “Spoonman.”

Soundgarden originally disbanded in 1997 due to ongoing turmoil within the band, however, the quintet mended fences and regrouped with one another in 2012, ultimately releasing what is to date, their final studio recording, King Animal.

Prior to Soundgarden becoming a house hold name Cornell formed one of the most revered rock super groups in music history, Temple of the Dog.

The band was formed in the wake of the death of close friend and Mother Love Bone vocalist Andy Wood.  Temple of the Dog featured Cornell, Soundgarden drummer Cameron, as well as Pearl Jam members Mike McCready, Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament.

Cornell began his solo career with the release of the critically well received Euphoria Mourning in 1999 and he’d go on to release four additional solo albums with 2015’s “Higher Truth” being his most recent effort.

In 2001 Cornell would go on to form yet another super group, Audioslave, which was essentially a collaboration between Cornell and rap-rock group Rage Against the Machine.

Audioslave released three full length albums and were the recipient of three Grammy nominations before Cornell permanently left the band in 2007 citing “irresolvable personality conflicts as well as musical differences.”

The cause of Cornell’s death at this time remains unknown, however, the Detroit Police Department is currently investigating it as a possible suicide.

Cornell never kept it a secret that he battled personal substance abuse and depression issues for many years. Whether or not those issues played any role in his untimely death remains unclear.

The front-man went through rehab back in 2003 openly talking about his overcoming “the drudgery and depression” admitting once, “you have to want to not do that crap anymore or will never stop and it will just kill you.”

Cornell later in life would become an advocate for vulnerable children, forming The Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation in 2012 that worked alongside other organizations to help raise awareness and support for those facing homelessness, poverty, abuse and neglect.

On many occasions Cornell referenced his marriage to second wife, Vicky and their three children, daughters Toni and Lillian as well as his son Christopher, as the driving forces behind his quest to win his battle against any and all of his personal demons.

There is a lyric in the Soundgarden classic, “Black Hole Sun” that goes, “No one sings like you anymore.”

The sun may have set on Cornell’s life but it goes without question that his music and his influence as an artist will continue to shine brighter than any star we can look up into the sky to gaze upon.

No one sings like you anymore Chris, no one.  God Speed.

Chris Cornell, Legendary Soundgarden & Audioslave Front Man, Dead at 52 was originally published on RockRevolt Mag

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