What better way to start off the series about those who've passed on entirely too soon than to discuss one of the greatest vocalists of all time. Chris Cornell, the frontman of bands like Soundgarden, Audioslave, and Temple of the Dog, definitely made his mark in rock music history. Often referred by many as a pioneer of the grunge music era, his talent on the microphone was and still is undeniable. In the first installment of the Gone Too Soon series we'll talk about the formation of Soundgarden in 1984, his life hitting a dark place after the band broke up in 1997, and how teaming up with legendary guitarist Tom Morello, and the rest of Rage Against the Machine after their lead singer walked away, proved that Chris had the magical gift to turn anything he touched in music to instant gold.