Polo
When Chris Cornell passed away, he had two dogs, Polo the white German Shepherd (seen here) and Ella the Pug. Cornell always had dogs throughout his life. He was inspired by then and often referenced them in his music.
Ella
Rock legend Chris Cornell had a pug named Ella.
Bill
In the 1990s, Chris Cornell had a dog named Bill that was a Rottweiler-Labrador mix.
Pancake, Howdy, and Bunky
In the 1990s, Chris Cornell has three Pomeranians named Pancake, Howdy, and Bunky. tragically, one of his Pomeranians was eaten by one of his German Shepherds, which he then had to give away.
White German Shepherds
When Chris Cornell passed away, he had a white German Shepherd named Polo, but it wasn’t his first. He had another white German Shepherd in the 1990s seen here. He had a second German Shepherd at the time, which we believe may have also been white. In September 1999, Cornell told Raygun Magazine about one of his German Shepherds tragically killing one of his Pomeranians, ‘We have a white German Shepherd and two Pomeranians. That’s one big and two little. We used to have two big and three little. Then one of the bigs ate one of the littles, so we had to give him away. That was hard. We essentially lost two dogs in one four-minute incident. You have a sense of responsibility and a bond with this creature, whether it’s a human or an animal, and we’ve always had an amazing bond with animals.”
Chris Cornell
Birthday
July 20, 1964 (60)
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Chris Cornell was an American musician and singer-songwriter best known as the lead vocalist, primary songwriter, and rhythm guitarist for the rock band Soundgarden, which he co-founded in 1984. He was also the lead vocalist for the supergroup Audioslave and had a successful solo career. Cornell’s powerful and wide-ranging voice, combined with his songwriting abilities, made him one of the most respected and influential musicians of his generation. He passed away in May 2017.
Cornell’s career featured several significant collaborations that defined his musical journey. He co-founded Soundgarden with Kim Thayil and Hiro Yamamoto, creating an iconic band that became a defining voice of the grunge movement in the early 90s. Their album “Superunknown” reached the top of the Billboard charts and earned two Grammy Awards. Cornell later joined forces with members of Rage Against the Machine to form Audioslave, producing a multi-platinum debut album that highlighted his powerful vocals and Tom Morello‘s innovative guitar work. Cornell also collaborated with composer David Arnold for the James Bond film “Casino Royale,” performing the theme song “You Know My Name,” which earned a World Soundtrack Award in 2007.
Cornell’s versatility was evident in his varied collaborations. He worked with Timbaland on the album “Scream,” blending rock with electronic and hip hop influences. Although the album received mixed reviews, it showcased his willingness to experiment and evolve. He collaborated with Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam for the band Temple of the Dog, releasing an album that featured the hit song “Hunger Strike.” This duet between Cornell and Vedder became a definitive song of the era. His final collaboration was his solo work on the album “Higher Truth,” produced with Brendan O’Brien, which displayed a stripped-back, folk-oriented sound.