Test Your Chris Cornell Knowledge Quiz
Question 1 |
Which band was founded by Chris Cornell as a tribute to his late friend, musician Andrew Wood?
Soundgarden | |
Audioslave | |
Temple of the Dog | |
The Shemps | |
Mother Love Bone |
Question 1 Explanation:
Temple of the Dog was a one-off tribute band dedicated to Andrew Wood, who was a close friend of Chris Cornell.
Question 2 |
Which 2006 James Bond film featured Chris Cornell's theme song "You Know My Name"?
Casino Royale | |
Quantum of Solace | |
Skyfall | |
Spectre | |
No Time to Die |
Question 2 Explanation:
Chris Cornell co-wrote and performed "You Know My Name," the theme song for the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale.
Question 3 |
For which film did Chris Cornell receive a Golden Globe Award nomination for his song "The Keeper"?
The Promise | |
Machine Gun Preacher | |
Casino Royale | |
The Avengers | |
Guardians of the Galaxy |
Question 3 Explanation:
Chris Cornell was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his song "The Keeper," which appeared in the 2011 film Machine Gun Preacher.
Question 4 |
Which of the following awards did Chris Cornell win three times?
MTV Music Awards | |
Grammy Awards | |
Golden Globe Awards | |
American Music Awards | |
Billboard Music Awards |
Question 4 Explanation:
Chris Cornell was nominated for 18 Grammy Awards and won three.
Question 5 |
Where did Chris Cornell perform his last concert before his death?
The Fillmore | |
The Fox Theatre | |
Madison Square Garden | |
The Troubadour | |
Red Rocks Amphitheatre |
Question 5 Explanation:
Chris Cornell's last concert was performed at the Fox Theatre in Detroit.
Question 6 |
Which album earned Soundgarden their first Grammy Award nomination for Best Metal Performance?
Louder Than Love | |
Superunknown | |
Badmotorfinger | |
Down on the Upside | |
Ultramega OK |
Question 6 Explanation:
Ultramega OK earned Soundgarden their first Grammy Award nomination for Best Metal Performance in 1990.
Question 7 |
Which song from Soundgarden's album Badmotorfinger was covered by Johnny Cash?
Outshined | |
Rusty Cage | |
Jesus Christ Pose | |
Room a Thousand Years Wide | |
Black Hole Sun |
Question 7 Explanation:
Johnny Cash covered Soundgarden's song "Rusty Cage" on his 1996 album Unchained.
Question 8 |
What was the title of Chris Cornell's second solo album released in 2007?
Scream | |
Carry On | |
Higher Truth | |
Songbook | |
Unplugged in Sweden |
Question 8 Explanation:
Chris Cornell's second solo album was titled Carry On, released in 2007.
Question 9 |
Who suggested Chris Cornell as the vocalist for Audioslave after Zack de la Rocha left Rage Against the Machine?
Tom Morello | |
Tim Commerford | |
Brad Wilk | |
Rick Rubin | |
None of the above |
Question 9 Explanation:
Producer Rick Rubin suggested Chris Cornell as the vocalist for Audioslave.
Question 10 |
Which event marked Audioslave's reunion after a 12-year hiatus?
Coachella | |
Lollapalooza | |
Glastonbury | |
Anti-Inaugural Ball | |
Woodstock |
Question 10 Explanation:
Audioslave reunited for their first show in 12 years at the Anti-Inaugural Ball in 2017.
There are 10 questions to complete.
