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Chris Cornell

Chris Cornell is a rock icon who thrives on contradictions. An innovator who resists genre labels, he was nonetheless the chief architect of the 90s grunge movement. Frequently ranked as one of the best voices in music history, he has successfully maintained his own unique identity over more than two decades as a multi-Grammy award winning musician and universally acclaimed singer, songwriter and lyricist. Seattle trailblazers Soundgarden were a law to themselves, edgy, dark and deeply individual. Their savage soundscapes, coupled with Cornell’s incisive lyrics and predatory roar, seduced audiences hungry for musical depth and complexity while leading trends in street fashion and iconic design. In 1989, they became the first Seattle band to sign to a major label. Their sound continued to change and evolve over the course of five pioneering albums. Celebrated side project Temple of the Dog had already shown Cornell’s more soulful side and introduced future Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder to the world. Later, Cornell shocked the business once again with richly melodic, critically acclaimed solo album “Euphoria Morning”, swiftly recognized for its alienation and despair. And as the millennium turned, he joined with three other musical pioneers from rap-rock’s Rage Against The Machine to create Audioslave - a multi-platinum supergroup which lived to deny its detractors, producing three top-selling albums, touring the world and becoming the first American band to bring rock to Castro’s Cuba. Since then, Cornell has redefined his sound and vision to encompass new music, new collaborations and new activities. Having contributed solo songs to movie soundtracks from “Great Expectations” to “Mission Impossible II”, he became the first American male singer to write the theme song for the James Bond franchise in its most successful film to date, “Casino Royale.” His bold and bluesy reinvention of Michael Jackson dance classic “Billie Jean” courted controversy and attracted imitators. And his triumphant 2007 world tour brought together songs from every stage of his career, reinterpreting them for new audiences and blending their original fire with the shock of the new. Outside music, Cornell fronted fashion designer John Varvatos’s Spring 2006 collection and settled in Paris with his family, where he has helped revive a historic restaurant, the stylish Black Calavados. Only the most confident would claim to predict exactly what comes next for Chris Cornell. Always eclectic, always experimental, his new collaboration with super-producer Timbaland – who calls their album “the best work I’ve done in my career” – will take him into fresh territory, establishing a new sound and marking the creation of a masterpiece that breaks all musical boundaries. Only one thing’s for sure – Chris Cornell will continue to break rules, make history and challenge everyone’s expectations. - Clare O'Brien

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Tribute to Michael Jackson Jun 29
Performing Live on David Letterman May 8 May 7
Dedicate "Scream" To All Your Friends on Facebook! Mar 6

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Jun 29, 07:23 AM

Tribute to Michael Jackson

Performing Billy Jean in Sweden at the Peace and Love festival
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8RuNi5dsrs&feature=related
May 07, 06:55 AM

Performing Live on David Letterman May 8

Performing Long Gone on Late Night with David Letterman May 8 before heading off on a European tour.
Mar 06, 12:57 PM

Dedicate "Scream" To All Your Friends on Facebook!

Hey Everyone,

As you know Chris Cornell's new single "Scream" is out now. A lot of fans have been asking how they can help out and this is your chance. Go to Chris' profile page and in the songs section click Dedicate beneath "Scream". Then make sure you check Send to All My Friends. After, leave a comment so Chris knows who his true fans are!

Make sure to get a copy of Chris Cornell's new album SCREAM when it's released on March 10th.

Thanks for your support!
Jan 23, 02:11 PM

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Jan 09, 03:06 PM

"Scream" Live in Europe

Chris Cornell is in Europe this February for four exclusive live events in club venues in London, Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin. He’ll be performing his upcoming album “Scream” – produced by Timbaland and released by Mosley Music/Interscope on March 9th.

At these shows, fans in Europe have a unique chance to see Chris and his band play the new album live from start to finish, without a single break in the music.

"It's a musical journey - like watching a great movie - where you sort of forget about the normal format and get lost in the experience of the album," says Cornell, who also plans to add some favourite songs from the past to the set.
The Tour Dates:

23 Feb London - Scala
24 Feb Paris - La Cigale
26 Feb Amsterdam - Paradiso
27 Feb Berlin – Columbia Club
Jan 09, 11:22 AM

NME.com Features Cornell and Timbaland Collaboration

Click HERE to read the article featured today on the front page of NME.com about Chris Cornell and Timbaland’s groundbreaking collaboration. Listing Pink Floyd as an inspiration, NME.com highlights new information about this truly unique project.
Jan 09, 11:22 AM

Cornell Featured On Front Page of MTV.co.uk

MTV.co.uk recognizes the goal of the Cornell/Timbaland collaboration in their front page feature, noting: "Contrary to the current ringtone/ download culture, the duo have tried to create the album as a piece of music that’s listened to in it’s entirety."

Click HERE to read the full article.
Dec 17, 07:16 PM

Making of the "Scream" Music Video

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Dec 15, 10:55 AM

Watch The New Chris Cornell Music Video For "Scream"

Click HERE to watch the new music video for Chris Cornell's "Scream."

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