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Chris Cornell
1964–2017Seattle, WAItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
Soundgarden lead singer; Black Hole Sun; Audioslave; mother of Italian-American heritage
Biography
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Soundgarden); Grammy Award winner; grunge-era giant
Notable For
- Soundgarden lead singer
- Black Hole Sun
- Audioslave
- mother of Italian-American heritage
Honors & Recognition
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Soundgarden)
- Grammy Award winner
- grunge-era giant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chris Cornell Italian?
Yes — Chris Cornell is of Italian heritage. Soundgarden lead singer; Black Hole Sun; Audioslave; mother of Italian-American heritage
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Music
- Specialty
- Rock
- Years
- 1964–2017
- Birth Place
- Seattle, WA
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewNeeds Review
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