Soundgarden's 2025 Rock Hall Induction: A Celebration of Seattle Roots and Legacy
The iconic grunge band Soundgarden is set to perform at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony next month, with a star-studded lineup that promises to honor their Pacific Northwest roots. The big night will see Heart's Nancy Wilson, Alice in Chains' Jerry Cantrell, Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready, and Taylor Momsen of the Pretty Reckless join the band for an unforgettable performance.
According to drummer Matt Cameron, the goal was to keep the ceremony as "Seattle-centric" as possible, featuring musicians who were part of Soundgarden's early days. The decision was made in a nod to the city that gave the band its birth and nurtured their growth.
Kim Thayil, Soundgarden's guitarist, expressed his pride at being inducted into the Rock Hall, acknowledging that it will be a surreal experience. "It'll probably feel different an hour after it's concluded or the next week than it does upon initially hearing the announcement or now as we're preparing," he said.
However, Thayil believes that the recognition of Soundgarden's accomplishments comes with a deeper appreciation for the shared pride and enthusiasm among fans, family, and friends. "That changes the understanding entirely," he continued.
The ceremony also marks a bittersweet moment for the band, as they reflect on missing frontman Chris Cornell, who passed away in 2017 at 52 years old. Cameron described Cornell's love of artistic expression and his constant pursuit of new creative avenues, stating that "he would have really enjoyed this moment of recognition."
This year's ceremony promises to be an unforgettable celebration of Soundgarden's legacy, with a diverse lineup of musicians set to honor the band's contributions to rock music. With Nancy Wilson, Jerry Cantrell, Mike McCready, and Taylor Momsen joining them on stage, it's clear that the spirit of Seattle will be alive and well at the Rock Hall.
The iconic grunge band Soundgarden is set to perform at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony next month, with a star-studded lineup that promises to honor their Pacific Northwest roots. The big night will see Heart's Nancy Wilson, Alice in Chains' Jerry Cantrell, Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready, and Taylor Momsen of the Pretty Reckless join the band for an unforgettable performance.
According to drummer Matt Cameron, the goal was to keep the ceremony as "Seattle-centric" as possible, featuring musicians who were part of Soundgarden's early days. The decision was made in a nod to the city that gave the band its birth and nurtured their growth.
Kim Thayil, Soundgarden's guitarist, expressed his pride at being inducted into the Rock Hall, acknowledging that it will be a surreal experience. "It'll probably feel different an hour after it's concluded or the next week than it does upon initially hearing the announcement or now as we're preparing," he said.
However, Thayil believes that the recognition of Soundgarden's accomplishments comes with a deeper appreciation for the shared pride and enthusiasm among fans, family, and friends. "That changes the understanding entirely," he continued.
The ceremony also marks a bittersweet moment for the band, as they reflect on missing frontman Chris Cornell, who passed away in 2017 at 52 years old. Cameron described Cornell's love of artistic expression and his constant pursuit of new creative avenues, stating that "he would have really enjoyed this moment of recognition."
This year's ceremony promises to be an unforgettable celebration of Soundgarden's legacy, with a diverse lineup of musicians set to honor the band's contributions to rock music. With Nancy Wilson, Jerry Cantrell, Mike McCready, and Taylor Momsen joining them on stage, it's clear that the spirit of Seattle will be alive and well at the Rock Hall.
. Don't get me wrong, they're a sick band and all, but I mean, it's just a hall of fame, right? It's not like they're doin' anything special or breakin' any new ground. They're just a product of the Seattle scene that spawned other iconic bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam 
. And let's be real, Chris Cornell's death was a tragedy, but it's been two years, you know? It's time to move on from all this nostalgia 
. I mean, what's next? A tribute concert for the '90s? Get over yourself, Rock Hall 
anyway, speaking of sounds good, have you ever noticed how some music just gets better with age? soundgarden's music is definitely one of those bands that has aged like a fine wine 
soundgarden is like the ultimate seattle band and to see them get inducted into the rock hall is just amazing! i mean its gonna feel weird performing with all these other big names but idk maybe its good for them to be inspired by nancy wilson and jerry cantrell and whatnot. and it wouldve been awesome if chris cornell could've seen this happen too 
still proud of the band tho and cant wait to see them rock out at the ceremony!
I'm literally hyped for this! It's amazing how Soundgarden's legacy is being celebrated in such a big way. You can feel the Pacific Northwest vibes radiating from this whole thing, it's like they're bringing the Rain City to the Rock Hall 
And, omg, having Taylor Momsen on stage with them? That's gonna be epic! 
I'm also loving the nods to Chris Cornell's memory - he was an icon in every sense of the word. This whole thing just feels like a beautiful tribute to Soundgarden's impact on rock music 
The fact that they're keepin' it super Seattle-centric is a total win 
in my book, 'specially with all these amazing musicians comin' together to pay tribute 
It's gonna be a night to remember, fo sho! 
And let's not forget Kim Thayil's words about the fans and friends - it's all about that shared pride and enthusiasm, you feel me? 
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It's like they're bringing the whole vibe back, from the rain to the music scene... it's gonna be lit 
! And omg, Taylor Momsen is part of this lineup? 
That's so cool! I'm def gonna tune in and enjoy the celebration with all the other fans 
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. And can we talk about how awesome it'll be to see Nancy Wilson and Jerry Cantrell join the band? Those ladies and gentlemen are rock royalty in my book 
. I guess it's cool that they're giving Heart's Nancy Wilson her due tho 
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. I've always been a huge fan of Chris Cornell's voice - he was literally the king of grunge 
. The fact that they're keeping the ceremony super Seattle-centric is a great nod to their roots 
and Taylor Momsen's energy is always infectious. gotta be a surreal moment for Kim Thayil too