September 29, 2000
For those of you who have downloaded Napster, according to a fan on the SOMMS list, you can find 2 complete live Soundgarden shows from August 4, 1994 and July 5, 1996 (Lollapalooza 96: Molson Park, Barrie, Ontario).
For great Soundgarden and Chris Cornell pics check out http://www.ultimaterockpix.com/soundgarden.html.
June 21, 2000
Kendrick Kay has started a great new site called Soundgarden Commentary Central. The purpose of the page is to share your comments about Soundgarden songs. Check out the site!
A member of the SOMMS list, who has taken a tour of the Experience Music Project museum in Seattle, has disclosed a few details concerning the Soundgarden memorablia on display. The "Northwest Passage" cases contain: a copy of the "Deep Six" vinyl, handwritten lyrics (on yellow paper) for "Hands All Over" and "Burden In My Hand", and a Soundgarden/ Malfunkshun concert poster. The cover of the "Screaming Life" CD is also included in the "Sky Church".
June 16, 2000
Soundgarden 2001 calendars can now be ordered from Calcom for $18. Visit the site for more details about ordering. If you're having problems viewing the page, you're not the only one. The site is being redesigned and won't be done till August. You can also preview the calendar pics at A Chris Cornell Fanpage.
May 25, 2000
Steven Russell Jr.’s Soundgarden discography site (by far the most comprehensive list I’ve ever seen) has moved. The new URL is: home.earthlink.net/~srusselljr/sg1.html or you can access it through home.earthlink.net/~srusselljr/sgboot.html.
Vh1 recently aired “Behind The Music: 1992”. The show basically talked about rap/hip hop, “grunge”/the Seattle music scene, and the evolving styles of music during 1992. Surprisingly, the documentary showed a lot of Soundgarden pics (some I’ve never seen before), live clips, and a commercial Chris did that year to promote Rock the Vote. Chris and Susan were also interviewed (separately) about the scene and the music that year.
The 10th Anniversary of the magazine, Entertainment Weekly, has a few Soundgarden mentions. It also includes a quote from Ben on Lollapalooza: “We were just playing for a bunch of twentynothings who’ll turn into forthynothings.”
May 8, 2000
Superunknown was named one of Drum magazine's top 50 drumming records of all time.
An art magazine called Sketches contains an article with several SG references. It turns out that it was written by someone on the SOMMS list. You can find out more information about subscribing and ordering backissues.
Dr. Dre, Metallica, Matchbox 20, No Doubt, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Eminem, Alanis Morisette, Beck, and Kid Rock are just a few of the performers for the Grand Opening celebration of the Experience Music Project, the Seattle-based interactive music museum. The festivities take place June 23-25, and half of the concerts will be free. The museum itself will feature more than 80,000 music artifacts (including Soundgarden artifacts), interactive exhibits and an opportunity for visitors to make their own music. You'd think they'd have Seattle bands performing there.
April 3, 2000
The Seattle Music Museum, which opens June 23rd, will feature the band's hand written lyrics and a festival survival pack (promo item) by Soundgarden and other Seattle bands. Live Daily and Music365 both have articles.
February 28, 2000
On February 25, 2000, Vh1's "Rock Show" had an all request night. Someone requested that Vh1 dedicate an entire show to playing only SG songs. The host replied, "I think we'll save that one for when the boys get back together." To make up for it, he played "Burden In My Hand".
December 6, 1999
All the band members were in present at Chris' concert in Seattle.
September 27, 1999
The liner notes of "Euphoria Morning" read: "Thank you.... The Soundgarden family, brothers forever." See? It was an amicable breakup.
July 5, 1999
According to Interscope Records, there will be a double SG CD due out sometime in 2000, compiling b-sides, live tracks, and unreleased tracks.
