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Celebrating The 30th Anniversary Of TEMPLE OF THE DOG

Temple of the Dog released their one and only self-titled album thirty years ago…and we thought we’d revisit this legendary band and record. Combining members of Pearl Jam and Soundgarden,…

Jeff Ament and Chris Cornell
Maria Ives

Temple of the Dog released their one and only self-titled album thirty years ago...and we thought we'd revisit this legendary band and record.

Combining members of Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, this rock supergroup was an absolute force.    Led by Chris Cornell, the album was created to honor Andrew Wood, Cornell's roommate and dear friend who sang in a band (Mother Love Bone) with Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament.   Sadly, Wood died of a drug overdose.

So, Gossard and Ament hooked up with Cornell and Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron to create an incredible and moving record for their departed friend.   From the classic "Say Hello To Heaven" to the iconic "Hunger Strike" (featuring vocals from Eddie Vedder), the album is close to a masterpiece.

To think that the album was recorded in just fifteen days and produced by the band itself is amazing.    Temple of the Dog was released on April 16th, 1991...and remains one of the coolest records of that time.   Check out some videos below!

- East Side Dave

“East Side” Dave McDonald has been the co-host of The Morning Rat Race for the past ten years. A lifelong Monmouth County resident, Davey Mac was raised in Spring Lake and graduated from Monmouth University. Additionally, Davey Mac co-hosts The East Side Dave and Son Wrestling Show (which is available on WRAT.com and is nationally syndicated by Beasley Digital Media). Davey Mac is a mega-sports fan, crazy wrestling enthusiast, Star Wars obsessive, rock and roll freak, and all-around Pop Culture nut. From the hottest streaming shows to the best in live sports, Dave tries to watch everything.