Born and raised in Seattle, Chris Cornell was one of the most prolific songwriters and iconic voices of the modern rock era.

“Black Hole Sun” is known for being the pinnacle of Soundgarden’s career. The song reached # 1 on Billboard’s mainstream rock charts and # 2 on their modern rock charts. Soundgarden received a Grammy award in 1995 for Best Rock Performance for “Black Hole Sun.” The band managed to stay true to their style while expanding and drawing in a whole new audience to their fanbase.