Stereogum — This is a good weekend for grunge. Sub Pop, the legendary label that signed bands like Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Mudhoney, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this weekend, and the mayor of Seattle has officially declared today to be "Sub Pop Day." A... more info

JamBase — Pearl Jam celebrate the grunge era last night at Safeco Field by honoring Chris Cornell and teaming up with members of Soundgarden and Mudhoney. The post Pearl Jam Honors Chris Cornell & Welcomes Guests In Seattle appeared first on JamBase. more info

Consequence of Sound — The set also featured surprise guest performances by Kim Thayil of Soundgarden as well as Mudhoney's Mark Arm and Steve Turner. more info

Metal Injection — RIP Chris Cornell. The post First Look at CHRIS CORNELL Sculpture Set To Be On Display in Seattle appeared first on Metal Injection. more info

TMZ — Here's a first look at the life-size Chris Cornell statue that will be erected next month at Seattle's Museum of Pop Culture. Cornell's wife, Vicky, commissioned sculptor Nick Marra in March for the project. It's bittersweet how Vicky… more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — The Grammy-winning lead vocalist for Soundgarden and Audioslave was found dead in a Detroit hotel room on May 18, 2017. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Chris' wife Vicky, who commissioned the statue, says that it will be her family's gift to "the tight-knit community that gave him his start." Continue reading… more info

Metal Injection — A touching tribute to a Seattle legend. The post Statue of SOUNDGARDEN Frontman Chris Cornell To Be Erected In Seattle Next Month appeared first on Metal Injection. more info

Consequence of Sound — His wife, Vicky Cornell, broke the news on what would have been the Grammy-winning frontman's 54th birthday. more info

USA Today Music — Chris Cornell's wife, Vicky Cornell. commissioned sculptor Nick Marras to create a life-size bronze statue of her late husband in his signature boots, dog tag and long locks.             more info