“Black Hole Sun”
Written by Chris Cornell

JOE ALTIER: Piano, Vocals

Chris Cornell was an American musician, singer and songwriter. He was lead vocalist for the rock bands Soundgarden and Audioslave. Cornell is considered one of the chief architects of the 1990s grunge movement, and is well known for his extensive catalog as a songwriter, his nearly four-octave vocal range, and his powerful vocal technique. He was nominated for 16 Grammy Awards and won three.

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