On what would have been his 57th birthday, we celebrate Chris Cornell with solo, Soundgarden, and Audioslave performances through the years.
The 2002 KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas – Audioslave
ShareChris Cornell of Audioslave at the 2002 KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, CA. Saturday, December 7, 2002. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.
Lollapalooza 2003 in Irvine, California
ShareIRVINE, CA - AUGUST 16: Lead singer of Audioslave Chris Cornell performs on the main stage during the show at Lollapalooza at the Verizon Amphitheatre in Irvine, California August 16, 2003. Lollapalooza is a multi act festival that is touring the country. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Getty Images)
The KROQ Weenie Roast 2005
ShareIRVINE, CA - MAY 21: Lead singer Chris Cornell (L) and guitarist Tom Morello of Audioslave perform during the KROQ Weenie Roast 2005 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on May 21, 2005 in Irvine, California. (Photo by Karl Walter/Getty Images)
Live8 Concert Berlin
ShareBERLIN - JULY 2: Chris Cornell of the band Audioslave performs at the Live8 concert July 2, 2005 in central Berlin. The free concert is one of ten simultaneous international gigs including Philadelphia, Berlin, Paris, London, Barrie, Tokyo, Cornwall, Moscow and Johannesburg. The concerts precede the G8 summit (July 6-8) to raise awareness for MAKEpovertyHISTORY. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
MTV, VH1 & CMT Special “ReAct Now : Music & Relief”
ShareHOLLYWOOOD - SEPTEMBER 10: Audioslave perform at the "ReAct Now: Music & Relief" benefit concert at Paramount Studios on September 10, 2005 in Hollywood, California. The special, featuring musical performances from a wide array of artists, seeks to raise much-needed funds for The American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, America's Second Harvest and similar organizations as they continue their relief efforts in the devastating wake of Hurricane Katrina. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)
Xtreme Rock Radio’s “Holiday Havoc” Concert ’05
ShareLAS VEGAS - NOVEMBER 19: Audioslave singer Chris Cornell performs at Xtreme Rock Radio's annual "Holiday Havoc" concert November 19, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
VH1 Big In ’05 Awards – Show
ShareCULVER CITY, CA - DECEMBER 03: Musician Chris Cornell of the band Audioslave performs onstage at the VH1 Big In '05 Awards held at Stage 15 on the Sony lot on December 3, 2005 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
VH1 Big In ’05 Awards – Show
ShareCULVER CITY, CA - DECEMBER 03: Musician Chris Cornell of the band Audioslave performs onstage at the VH1 Big In '05 Awards held at Stage 15 on the Sony lot on December 3, 2005 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
“Shop To Show Your Support” Benefitting The Stuart House – Inside
ShareWEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 19: Musician Chris Cornell performs on stage at the John Varvatos 4th Annual Stuart House Benefit at the John Varvatos Boutique on March 19, 2006 in West Hollywood, California. The Stuart House serves the special needs of child victims of sexual abuse. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Grand Prix
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 6: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this handout photo provided by the Vegas Grand Prix, singer Chris Cornell performs at Vegas Grand Prix-Friday Night Street Party on April 6, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Vegas Grand Prix runs through April 8, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bryan Haraway/Las Vegas Grand Prix via Getty Images)
Live Earth Hamburg – Show
ShareHAMBURG, GERMANY - JULY 07: Singer Chris Cornell performs on stage at the Hamburg Live Earth concert at the HSH Nordbank Arena on July 7, 2007 in Hamburg, Germany. Launched by former US Vice President Al Gore to combat Global Warming, the concert is one of a series taking place over a 24-hour period on July 7 across seven continents. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)
KROQ’s LA Invasion
ShareCARSON, CA - SEPTEMBER 15: Musician Chris Cornell performs onstage during KROQ's LA Invasion concert held at the Home Depot Center on September 15, 2007 in Carson, California. (Photo by Paul Butterfield/Getty Images)
Linkin Park Play Sydney
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 20: Chris Cornell performs on stage at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on October 20, 2007 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Sergio Dionisio/Getty Images)
Chris Cornell Meets Vladimir Klitschko At His Exclusive Concert
ShareBERLIN - FEBRUARY 27: Singer Chris Cornell is performing at the Columbia Club on February 27, 2009 in Berlin, Germany (Photo by Florian Seefried/Getty Images)
Activision E3 2010 Preview – Show
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Soundgarden In Concert At Lollapalooza – Day 3
ShareCHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 08: Chris Cornell of Soundgarden performs onstage and headlines the 2010 Lollapalooza festival in Grant Park on August 8, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Roger Kisby/Getty Images)
“Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock” Launch – Show
ShareHOLLYWOOD - SEPTEMBER 27: Musician Chris Cornell of Soundgarden performs onstage during the "Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock" launch at Paramount Studios on September 27, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Activision)
Chris Cornell In Concert
ShareNEW YORK, NY - APRIL 12: Chris Cornell performs at Town Hall on April 12, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Cory Schwartz/Getty Images)