Chris Cornell called Heart an “American version of Led Zeppelin”, praising the band’s musical range and its place in hard rock. His comparison highlights Heart’s importance as trailblazers in a genre often dominated by men, and the influence their powerful sound had on later musicians, including Cornell.

Led by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, Heart became known for songs including ‘Barracuda’, ‘Alone’ and ‘These Dreams’. At their 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, Cornell praised the sisters for “kicking total ass” and breaking gender barriers; after his death in 2016, both Wilson sisters spoke warmly of their connection to him.