It was confirmed in the early hours of this morning that Chris Cornell has sadly passed away while on tour with his band Soundgarden. As well as fronting and writing for his various rock bands, the American musician, singer and songwriter was famed for his huge vocal range, powerful belting technique and for writing some of the most iconic movie theme songs of recent years.
Let’s take a few moments to appreciate some of the artist’s greatest works.
1. Casino Royale – ‘You Know My Name’
Probably the most universally recognized and loved of the Chris Cornell theme songs, is ‘You Know My Name’ which accompanied the iconic opening credits of Daniel Craig’s first outing as James Bond in Casino Royale. The 2006 film was a departure from the gadget-heavy silliness that characterized earlier Bond movies, instead taking up a more caustic and haunting realism. Cornell’s song reinforced the strength and impact of the movie, kick-starting Craig’s high-octane mission with a threatening energy wrapped up in an eternally catchy tune.
