Temple of the Dog was mixed by producer and engineer, Adam Kasper. Adam is known for his work with artists such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Foo Fighters, and he was responsible for the mixing and production of Temple of the Dog’s self-titled album.
Who made up Temple of the Dog?
Temple of the Dog was an American rock supergroup that was formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1990. It was conceived by vocalist Chris Cornell of Soundgarden as a tribute to his late friend, Andrew Wood, lead singer of the band Mother Love Bone. The band consisted of Cornell, Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron, Pearl Jam members Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard, and Mike McCready on lead guitar. Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam also provided backing vocals for the song “Hunger Strike”.
What groups made up Temple of the Dog?
Temple of the Dog was made up of Chris Cornell (vocals) and Matt Cameron (drums) from Soundgarden, Stone Gossard on rhythm guitar, Jeff Ament on bass guitar (both ex-members of Mother Love Bone), and Mike McCready on lead guitar. Eddie Vedder was also brought in as the lead singer.
Who was Temple of the Dog written for?
Temple of the Dog was written as a tribute to Andrew Wood, a vocalist and songwriter from the Seattle music scene who died of a heroin overdose in March 1990. Chris Cornell of Soundgarden wrote two songs in honor of Wood, which later formed the basis of the Temple of the Dog album. Cornell invited Eddie Vedder of the band Pearl Jam to join him in recording the songs, and the band was officially formed.
Who was first Pearl Jam or Temple of the Dog?
Temple of the Dog was the first to be released, coming out on April 16, 1991. Pearl Jam’s debut album Ten was released four months later on August 27, 1991.