Christopher John Cornell
(July 20, 1964 – May 18, 2017)
was an
American musician,
best known as the
lead vocalist,
rhythm guitarist,
and the
primary lyricist
for the
rock bands
and
He also had a
solo career
and contributed to
numerous movie soundtracks.
Cornell was the founder
and frontman of
a one-off tribute band
dedicated to his
late friend,
musician
Andrew Wood.
Several music journalists,
fan polls
and
fellow musicians
have regarded Cornell
as one of the
greatest rock singers
of all time.
