Rush bassist Geddy Lee has praised Soundgarden as a band he believes will be remembered as timeless, crediting frontman Chris Cornell's vocal range and emotional depth as central to their lasting appeal. The comments came within a wider discussion of how Rush, as a prog-rock trio, strive to combine technical musicianship with genuine emotional impact, citing guitarist Alex Lifeson's solo on "Limelight" as an example of this balance within their own work.

Lee highlighted Cornell's ability to move between high and low registers with control and soul, saying he "figures out exactly where he needs to be" in a song, and predicted Soundgarden's work would "live forever as great masterpieces of rock." Lifeson, meanwhile, described the "Limelight" solo, which reflects the song's themes of loneliness and isolation, as deeply personal and his favourite to perform live, noting he still takes a breath before playing its opening note.