Soundgarden have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame on Saturday on the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with Jim Carrey doing the honors.
The actor-comedian talked about his historical past with Soundgarden, saying, “I met the band in 1996 after I was internet hosting Saturday Night time Dwell for the very first time, and I insisted on Soundgarden because the musical visitor. By then, the lineup was Chris [Cornell], Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron on drums, and Ben Shepherd on base. They launched into the darkish, epic great thing about ‘Fairly Noose.’”
He continued, “I stood proper in entrance of them, letting the waves of electrical energy wash over me, like an audio baptism. They pushed me below and after I got here up I used to be free. After the present, they handed me what’s to this present day, considered one of my most prized possessions. The fender telecaster Chris performed on the present, signed by the entire band.”
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After a video tribute, Carrey was joined by the late Chris Cornell’s eldest daughter, Lily, who additionally gave a speech, being positive to say her mom and Chris’ ex-wife, Susan Silver, who managed Soundgarden.
After a efficiency of “Rusty Cage” (with Taylor Momsen) and “Black Gap Solar” (with Brandi Carlile), the members of Soundgarden walked over to the rostrum to provide their speeches, starting with founding bassist Hiro Yamamoto, who reunited with the band for the ceremony.
Yamamoto talked about his mother and father, who have been among the many Japanese-People held in internment camps within the US throughout World Conflict II. “That affected my life drastically,” he mentioned. “And it actually echoes strongly as we speak. Let’s not add one other story like this to our historical past.”
Cameron was subsequent, working off an extended checklist of names he wished to thank on behalf of the band. Thayil adopted, saying, “If considered one of us ever hesitated in sharing an thought, Chris could be the primary to say, ‘Let’s simply attempt it out and see.’ I miss him. I really like him, and I really like all my [Soundgarden] brothers.” Shepherd took the mic final, solely uttering a number of phrases.
After their speeches, Chris’ youthful daughter, Toni Cornell, carried out “Fell on Black Days” with Nancy Wilson.
The 2025 Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame Class additionally contains OutKast, Dangerous Firm, The White Stripes, Cyndi Lauper, Chubby Checker, and Joe Cocker within the performer class.
The induction ceremony aired stay on Disney+ on Saturday, November eighth, and might be out there to stream on-demand following the ceremony. Discover our full protection right here.
“Lengthy stay @chriscornell and lengthy stay @Soundgarden” — Jim Carrey delivers a heartfelt tribute as he inducts Soundgarden into the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame.
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