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Thirty-five years ago, Andy Wood left this world, but his voice and vision have never faded. In this clip from 2016, Temple of the Dog honored Andy by performing “Stargazer.”

Chris Cornell’s “The Promise” was written for the 2016 film about the Armenian Genocide, using his music to tell an important story. With a 24-piece orchestra backing his vocals, this song became a lasting testament to his ability to blend artistry with activism #chriscornell

During this Howard Stern interview, Chris Cornell expressed his admiration for Thank You, calling it one of Led Zeppelin’s most underrated songs. “If ‘Thank You’ was released by another band, it would be their greatest hit ever,” he said. His cover on Songbook proves how much he connected with the track, delivering a heartfelt rendition with just his voice and an acoustic guitar.

"You’re all sort of stepping out onto this momentary journey. We don’t know where it’s gonna take us and we don’t know where it’s going to end and how we’re going to end it. And everybody’s sort of looking at us and listening and wondering how it’s gonna happen. And so you’re on a tightrope. " - Chris Cornell on live performance, 2012 📸 Ross Halfin

On March 8, 1994, Soundgarden released Superunknown, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, The album achieved 6× Platinum certification by the RIAA in the U.S. and won two Grammy Awards in 1995—Best Hard Rock Performance for ‘Black Hole Sun’ and Best Metal Performance for ‘Spoonman’. Over the years, some of the songs Chris wrote, took on a new life beyond the album, as he often reinterpreted them in his solo acoustic performances, giving tracks like ‘Fell on Black Days’, ‘The Day I Tried to Live’, and ‘Black Hole Sun’ an even stronger emotional impact. Decades later, Superunknown remains a defining moment in rock history, continuing to inspire generations. What’s your favorite song from this masterpiece? #superunknown

Eyes like oceans so far away A feather trail to a better way 📸 Ross Halfin

„You Never Knew My Mind” was one of the last songs Chris recorded before he passed in 2017. The lyrics came from Johnny Cash’s old writings, and Chris was the only rock artist asked to bring them to life for the Forever Words project. He combined two pieces—„You Never Knew My Heart” and „You Never Knew My Mind”—and with just his voice and an acoustic guitar, turned them into something deeply personal. Two legends, one unforgettable song.

It's the big lies That are more likely to be believed Onstage with Soundgarden in Toronto, 2011 📸 Jaye & Mike English

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