Cornell calls himself the chief architect of the 90’s grunge movement. The former front man of SoundGarden, AudioSlave, and Temple of the Dog, now the soulful rocker selling out venues as a solo artist wherever he books a show. He has been in the business since 1984, but as lead singer in groups, has had moderate success. The former sous-chef at a restaurant named Ray's Boathouse has found his niche.
In 2009 his second solo album SCREAM, has been his most successful so far. SONGBOOK is his 4th solo album, is sure to surpass anything he has out there. Out on his own he is proving his talent, again and again, and fans can't get enough of this guy. The alternative metal, grunge, alternative rock, heavy metal, hard rock, funk metal and pop styles of groups he fronted are not overpowering his voice and talent anymore. He is known for his wide vocal range, spanning B1-G5 in full-voice, and up to E6 in falsetto, and this guy can belt out a tune with feeling and heart you can’t help but take notice.
The SONGBOOK is a collection of tracks recorded at various venues on his live acoustic tour in early Spring 2011. The multi-talented musician plays 9 different instruments, and the singer/songwriter records his own music plus covers of many artists, including the Beatles whom he spent a couples years of his young life listening solely to their music.
If you don’t know who Chris Cornell is and you’re a rocker at heart, this guy is worth taking the time to get to know. Check out his youtube performance, and listen to the previews on iTunes, but be careful you may end up a fan.
Acoustic rendition of the cover “Billie Jean” made famous by Michael Jackson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2MgwAJrfXo
Chris Cornell wrote and performed the theme song ‘You Know My Name’ for the James Bond Movie CASINO ROYALE, with Daniel Craig as Bond.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN_DpIAnfC4&feature=related
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