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TEMPLE OF THE DOG IN CONCERT:

Before they were known as a grunge supergroup that featured members of Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog was just a one-off tribute to fallen singer Andrew Wood that brought together some seriously talented Seattle musicians for a self-titled album in 1991. As Soundgarden and Pearl Jam reached multi-platinum success later in the '90s, Temple of the Dog's scant live performances became the stuff of myth to all but a lucky few. Now, they're back to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their sole album and blow grunge fans away with favorites like "Hunger Strike," "Say Hello 2 Heaven," and "Pushin Forward Back." The heavy riffs from Pearl Jam guitarists Mike McCready and Stone Gossard will be on tap, and Eddie Vedder's meditative baritone is sure to take fans on a journey with each evocative trill. But things get even better when Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell ups the ante with his gritty multi-octave tenor, making for a dynamic vocal duo that tackles a range of material from elegiac ballads to hard-rocking anthems. Ticket buyers that want to experience this classic moment in Seattle's music history up close and personal can't miss Temple of the Dog on this once-in-a-lifetime reunion tour.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Andrew Wood and Chris Cornell's friendship stretched back to the early '80s, when Wood's band Malfunkshun would frequently play with Cornell's Soundgarden. Wood later formed Mother Love Bone with Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament (later of Pearl Jam fame), but sadly died of an overdose a few months before their 1990 debut was released. Cornell - Wood's roommate at the time - decided to work through his grief by bringing together a who's-who of Seattle musicians: Gossard, Ament, and Cornell were joined by Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron, plus newcomers Eddie Vedder and Mike McCready. Temple of the Dog poured their emotions into a self-titled album that was released in 1991, though few outside Seattle took notice. The members of TOTD moved on a few months later: Cornell and Cameron returned to Soundgarden and released Badmotorfinger, while Vedder, Ament, McCready, and Gossard formed Pearl Jam and released their debut album Ten. When both of those albums became hugely successful staples of grunge music's rise, A&M Records re-released Temple of the Dog's sole LP in 1992 and promoted the single "Hunger Strike," which reached the top ten of the US Modern Rock Tracks chart. The side project achieved cult status while Soundgarden and Pearl Jam grew into two of the most influential bands of the '90s. In addition to playing in Soundgarden, drummer Matt Cameron joined Pearl Jam in 1998, making unofficial Temple of the Dog reunions possible when Cornell popped up at performances in 2003, 2009, 2011, and 2014. Fans eager for an official reunion got their wish when the band announced a full-scale tour for the 25th anniversary of their self-titled album. Lovers of the Seattle sound are sure to jump on this second chance to see these seasoned rockers across North America.

Reviews

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 46 reviews
  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Another show way too short with no life to it

    by massageatthegrand on 12/31/16The Forum - Inglewood

    I was disappointed to see that the god of rock and roll singers, Chris Cornell, can no longer hit the notes he became famous for. The show, once again like all the other shows...cost of tickets, drinks, concessions, shirts and parking...simply do not balance out for what you get show-wise. Maybe I am jaded, but I want a rock and roll show with huge amounts of energy passed back and forth between crowd and superstars...not too much to ask! Nobody comes close to the Godsmack show, and I have been to prob 10 shows since Nov 2015.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    TOTD - Real Rock Concert Like The Old Days

    by oldlakers on 12/2/16Paramount Theatre - Seattle

    The opportunity to see these legendary musicians play together live once more 25 years after they last did so was a special treat! For all of us who knew they would strongly influence the growing music scene as they sprouted out of Seattle, this was a total celebration of that destiny being realized. The mixture of other and cover songs performed this night amongst every single one recorded back then on the lone album by these guys made for a wonderful musical circus. The crowd was so in to it all night and the band appeared to give us their all as well. Everyone was stoked, but surely exhausted by show's end. Truly a magical night!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Temple

    by taralu on 11/30/16Madison Square Garden - New York

    Once in a lifetime....So emotional! Amazing NY fans all on their feet at MSG!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Worth the Wait!

    by DesertRat47 on 11/25/16The Forum - Inglewood

    I was so excited to attend. I think it took me a few songs to get over being in awe...Great mix of songs from TOTD, Mad Season, Jimi Hendrix, The Cure, Black Sabbath and David Bowie...Awesome to watch these men rock hard and look like they were thoroughly enjoying every minute.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Temple of the Dog surprise

    by CIBER on 11/25/16Bill Graham Civic Auditorium - San Francisco

    It was no surprise that they'd be good, but just how good after 25 years and never touring as a band, remained to be seen. Well, they were phenomenal. Cornell's voice was better than ever and the band was tight. No Eddie, unfortunately, but still amazing. And the covers off Achilles Last Stand was a shock and a mind blower, not to mention War Pigs.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    TotD was amazing!

    by Freakasaurus on 11/20/16Madison Square Garden - New York

    This was definitely one of the most memorable shows I've ever attended. To see and hear Chris Cornell with Pearl Jam playing behind him (Cameron is in both groups of course) was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Watching the 5 of them cover Led Zeppelin's Achilles Last Stand at MSG was one of my greatest concert moments ever. I was too young to see Zeppelin perform it live in the 70s, so this was definitely the next best thing! What a night.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    TOTD was awesome

    by DDCOURET on 11/19/16The Forum - Inglewood

    Great show! The best 2 hours of my Monday !! Amazing collection of musicians. Chris Cornell sounds better than ever. Was thoughtful to walk around the stage and acknowledge the rear seats.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    25 years was worth the wait

    by RexKwanDo on 11/19/16Bill Graham Civic Auditorium - San Francisco

    Just awesome. McCready was out of his mind, and Cornell sounded as good as ever. Even Stone looked like he was enjoying himself for the first time in a very long time.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Once in a lifetime opportunity, glad I got to

    by PlanetKing on 11/18/16The Forum - Inglewood

    Terrific show, that will likely never get to be seen again. Only downside was the sound... Not the greatest venue sound-wise and the mix seemed to be way off. Nonetheless, spent stupid $ to get good tickets and glad I did.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Temple of the Dog

    by erose on 11/17/16The Forum - Inglewood

    The show was fantastic but the sound was way too loud.