I have a hard time narrowing things down to ten or 12 songs. If I walk off stage in anything less than two hours, it just feels strange. It feels early. Chris Cornell earlyfelthard Change image and share on social
If I'm going to go out to be a solo artist, it's because I want to do something different without having to wait on someone else's schedule or hobbies or be limited by other people's prejudices. I'd be kind of stupid not to exercise that. Chris Cornell artistexercisehobby share on social
What's important is to get into shape and then not to have to worry about it. I don't want to get on stage and not being able to do something. Not being physically fit doesn't work for me. Chris Cornell fitimportantphysically Change image and share on social
My first favorite band that made music important to me was the Beatles. I was a little kid. I didn't know who was singing what song or who wrote what song. Chris Cornell bandbeatlesfavorite Change image and share on social
I can go from one extreme to another, from playing at the Sydney Opera House on the Songbook tour to shows with Soundgarden at Voodoo Fest, all in a week. Chris Cornell extremefesthouse Change image and share on social
It's great when you play to an audience that knows the words to all your songs, and sings them back to you. Chris Cornell audiencebackgreat Change image and share on social
A true musician, like Johnny Cash, should be able to walk into a room with nothing but an instrument and capture people's attention for two hours. Chris Cornell attentioncapturecash Change image and share on social
'The Beatles' did whatever they wanted. They were a collection of influences adapted to songs they wanted to write. George Harrison was instrumental in bringing in Indian music. Paul McCartney was a huge Little Richard fan. John Lennon was into minimalist aggressive rock. Chris Cornell adaptaggressivebeatles share on social
I think it's important for fans to know that but if I'm doing something that inspires me musically then I think it will inspire someone else too. Chris Cornell fanimportantinspire Change image and share on social