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FLASHBACK: Chris Cornell, Chester Bennington Perform ‘Hunger Strike’

Author Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter

Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington will forever be linked.

Cornell would’ve turned 59 today (July 20), while Bennington passed away six years ago today. Their shocking deaths by suicide were separated by mere months and is made only more painful considering Bennington sang at Cornell’s funeral.

Both men were unique voices for their generation that stood out from the rest. What better way to honor them than by looking back to when they joined forces and shared a stage in 2008 when Cornell and Linkin Park toured together.

Here are Cornell and Bennington performing the Temple of the Dog hit “Hunger Strike.”

Chris Cornell: 9 Times He Reminded Us He Could Sing Anything

  • 'Stay With Me Baby' – Soul standard originally sung by Lorraine Ellison

  • 'Redemption Song' – Reggae classic by Bob Marley

  • 'I Will Always Love You' – Originally performed by Dolly Parton, popularized by Whitney Houston

  • 'One' – A hybrid of U2/Metallica tracks

  • 'Nothing Compares 2 U' – Originally sung by Prince, popularized by Sinead O’Connor

  • 'Billie Jean' – Classic from Michael Jackson

  • 'A Day In The Life' – Classic from The Beatles

  • 'Long As I Can See The Light' – Classic from Creedence Clearwater Revival

  • 'Ave Maria' – Standard often used in Catholic services

Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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