Temple Of The Dog

Temple of the Dog was an American rock band formed in 1990 in Seattle, Washington. The band was created as a tribute to singer Andrew Wood, who died of a drug overdose. It was comprised of members from Soundgarden and Pearl Jam, with Chris Cornell on vocals, Stone Gossard and Mike McCready on guitars, Jeff Ament on bass, and Matt Cameron on drums. Their only album, titled "Temple of the Dog," was released in 1991, with the hit "Hunger Strike" becoming particularly popular. The band is considered an important part of the grunge scene and their music continues to have influence.