Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready and Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell have been rehearsing with the surviving members of Soundgarden ahead of the band’s long-awaited Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction this November. Joining them are original bassist Hiro Yamamoto and Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless, forming what looks to be a powerful, emotional reunion of friends and collaborators honoring Chris Cornell’s legacy.
The reunion marks the first time Yamamoto, who left the band in 1989, will join his former bandmates onstage in decades.
Soundgarden have Hall of Fame plans
McCready’s connection to Soundgarden runs deep through the Seattle scene — Pearl Jam and Soundgarden came up together in the early ’90s, and their mutual respect has lasted decades. McCready has performed Soundgarden songs live before, including emotional tributes to Cornell, his Temple of the Dog bandmate.
Each of these artists shares a deep connection to Soundgarden. Momsen toured with the band in 2017 as their opening act, indicating a close bond with Chris Cornell in the months before his passing. She also sang for Soundgarden in 2019 at the Chris Cornell tribute show.
Cantrell performed at tribute concerts following Cornell’s death. The Rock Hall lineup further has got fans excited as Jerry Cantrell was officially added to the 2025 induction ceremony lineup, prompting speculation that he may take on lead vocals during Soundgarden’s set for a song. Fans are also hoping to see Alice In Chains inducted someday, as they are the last of the Seattle big four to be missing from the Hall of Fame.
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