Chris Cornell

Christopher Cornell, known as Chris Cornell, born Christopher Boyle on July 20, 1964 in Seattle, Washington State, and who died on May 18, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan, was an American singer-songwriter. Singer and rhythm guitarist of the bands Soundgarden and Audioslave, he also pursued a solo career and contributed to film soundtracks. Chris Cornell was also the founder and leader of the band Temple of the Dog, created in tribute to his friend Andrew Wood, singer of the band Mother Love Bone, who died of an overdose.