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In 1990, Chris Cornell had to say goodbye to his best friend. Within months, he created the best supergroup of the decade
After the death of his close friend and former roommate, Mother Love Bone singer Andrew “Andy” Wood, Chris Cornell wrote two songs in tribute and formed Temple of the Dog. The project gave Cornell a way to process his grief while bringing musicians from Soundgarden and the emerging Pearl Jam together.
Wood died of a heroin overdose before Mother Love Bone’s debut album, *Apple*, was released. Cornell wrote “Say Hello 2 Heaven” and “Reach Down”; the band featured Soundgarden members alongside musicians who would become Pearl Jam, including Eddie Vedder and Mike McCready. Temple of the Dog gained wider recognition as the other bands later found success, particularly through “Hunger Strike”.
In short
- Cornell formed Temple of the Dog after Andy Wood’s death.
- Two tribute songs became the starting point for the project.
- The band brought together musicians from Soundgarden and Pearl Jam.