There is no better way to remember a talent who has passed than through celebrating their work. On what would have been Chris Cornell's 60th birthday we have an embarrassment of musical riches to reflect on, but it's clear that some of his most fascinating songwriting and playing took place outside of his album discography with Soundgarden, Audioslave and solo career.
"Some of my favorite Chris songs are B-sides," Cornell's Soundgarden bandmate and drummer Matt Cameron reflected to Spin back in 2021. “She Likes Surprises, She’s a Politician, Cold Bitch. Some of his best songs are B-sides and those are amazing songs. Fresh Deadly Roses is another incredible B-side that never made the cut. Those are good problems to have. If you have too many good songs, I guess you’re going to have to throw a couple to the B-side pile."
