I loved his work with Soundgarden in Badmotorfinger. The Superunkown came out when I was in high school and was more polished than I cared for. I bought their latest album, but there was some magic in "Badmotor" that I missed.

His band was in a group I called the Seattle four : Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Alice In Chains. They were all putting out wonderful music in the 90s. Soungarden and Pearl Jam teamed up to release music under the name Temple Of The Dog.

Cornell's voice was something special. He had the ability to harness the fire of the gods (Jesus Christ Pose) or the stillness of a serene lake (Black Hole Sun). This dynamic made his band's albums so intruiging. It made me appreciate his music because I didn't always know what to expect.

I hope for peace in the hearts of all who were inspired by him and peace to his friends, collegues and loved ones.

R.I.P., Chris.