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Chris Cornell

Chris Cornell

Christopher John Cornell (né Boyle; July 20, 1964 – May 18, 2017) was an American singer, songwriter and musician best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and primary lyricist for the rock bands Soundgarden and Audioslave. He also had a solo career and contributed to numerous movie soundtracks. Cornell was the founder and frontman of Temple of the Dog, a one-off tribute band dedicated to his late friend Andrew Wood. Several music journalists, fan polls and fellow musicians have regarded Cornell as one of the greatest rock singers of all time. Description above from the Wikipedia article Chris Cornell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known for

2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2025 • Self (archive footage)
It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley
It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley
2025 • Self (archive footage)
Soundgarden - Live From The Artists Den
Soundgarden - Live From The Artists Den
2019
Chris Cornell - Pro Shot - Acoustic Live
Chris Cornell - Pro Shot - Acoustic Live
2017
Unfinished Plan: The Path of Alain Johannes
Unfinished Plan: The Path of Alain Johannes
2017 • Self
Soundgarden - Live at The Paramount Theatre 1991
Soundgarden - Live at The Paramount Theatre 1991
2016
Temple Of The Dog - 25th Anniversary
Temple Of The Dog - 25th Anniversary
2016
The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale
The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale
2016 • Self

Full filmography

It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley
It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley
2025 • Self (archive footage)
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Audioslave - Live in Cuba
Audioslave - Live in Cuba
2005 • Himself / Vocals
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Hype!
Hype!
1996 • Self
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Singles
Singles
1992 • Chris
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Untitled Chris Cornell Documentary
Unknown year • Himself (Archive footage)
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