Temple of the Dog

Temple of the Dog, a tribute band formed in 1990, consisted of members from Soundgarden and Pearl Jam, including Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder. The live recording of "Hunger Strike" featuring Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington occurred during a period when both artists were significant figures in the rock genre, with Bennington representing Linkin Park's rising prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Before this collaboration, Temple of the Dog had released their self-titled album in 1991, which included the hit "Hunger Strike." The album served not just as a tribute to Andrew Wood, the deceased frontman of Mother Love Bone, but also as an important bridge between the grunge movement and emerging alternative rock sounds. Notably, this live performance captures the powerful vocal interplay between Cornell and Bennington, highlighting the lasting impact of both artists on the music scene and the emotional resonance of the song's themes of struggle and perseverance.

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