"To have our peers, friends and creative collaborators from here share that with us is very important. It's very important because it's part of our identity. We're not simply 'rock guys' in this band Soundgarden. We're rock guys in this band Soundgarden that helped establish the Seattle scene and the sound. The geography is very important to our identity. It's where we are, it's where we came from. It's who we are."
"I think Chris would have really enjoyed this moment of recognition, because he was always moving as an artist. He was always seeking that next phase of his writing career, performing career. ... Maybe down the line he will get recognized as a solo artist or (for) Temple of the Dog or something like that because his contribution to music has been absolutely massive."
Soundgarden's surviving members Matt Cameron, Kim Thayil, and Ben Shepherd will be joined onstage by Brandi Carlile, Taylor Momsen, Jerry Cantrell, Mike McCready, Nancy Wilson, and original bassist Hiro Yamamoto. Rehearsal photos of the collaborators were shared on social media. The band prioritized keeping performances Seattle-centric and including people who were there at the beginning. Seattle geography and local peers are central to the band's identity and helped establish the Seattle scene and sound. Chris Cornell will not be present; his contribution to music was described as absolutely massive and may be recognized separately as a solo artist or for Temple of the Dog. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place November 8th.
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