Industry May 29, 2026
Kim Thayil reflects on Chris Cornell's death
The guitarist details the shocking experience in an excerpt from his new memoir. Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil Recalls “Unexpected” Death of Chris Cornell: “It Seemed Unfathomable” Langdon Hickman
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Consequence of Sound
Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil is sharing his thoughts on the death of former bandmate Chris Cornell. In an excerpt from his new memoir, Thayil describes Cornell's passing as "unexpected" and "unfathomable."