Music

June, 1994

Vic GarbariniMost seattle bands acknowledge Soundgarden as the godfathers of grunge. Guitarist Kim Thayil's grinding Led Zep-Sabbath riffs fused punk and metal, paving the way for further experiments by Nirvana and Pearl Jam. Singer Chris Cornell's soulful, high-end vocals have marked him as the Nineties Robert Plant. Surprisingly, until now Soundgarden has had more success with side projects than as a band. Cornell and funky-but-focused drummer Matt Cameron's Temple of the Dog album, made with...