Chris Cornell was back in Los Angeles last night, playing at the Avalon for the final stages of his current North American tour.
The shows are a prelude to his forthcoming solo album 'Carry On', due May 26th on Universal.Cornell is a smart man. He is using the shows, his first since the bust-up of Audioslave, to claim back his heritage.
The setlist featured the best of Soundgarden and Audioslave, a reminder of the Temple of the Dog project from 1990, songs from his 1999 solo album, a sprinkling of the new record and his acoustic cover of Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean'.
For the fans, Cornell dug deep, dropping the more recognizable 'Show Me How To Live' from the setlist for audience request 'Zero Chance'.
Chris Cornell setlist for May 2nd, 2007, Avalon, LA
Spoonman (from Superunknown, 1990)
Outshined (from Badmotorfinger, 1991)
Original Fire (from Revelations, 2006)
No Such Thing (new)
Say Hello 2 Heaven (from Temple of the Dog, 1990)
Hunger Strike (from Temple of the Dog, 1990)
What You Are (from Audioslave, 2002)
Rusty Cage (from Badmotorfinger, 1990)
Seasons (from Singles soundtrack)
Scar on the Sky
I am the Highway (from Audioslave, 2002)
Can't Change Me (from Euphoria Morning, 1999)
Doesn't Remind Me (from Out of Exile, 2005)
Your Soul Today
Billie Jean (Michael Jackson cover)
Cochise (from Audioslave, 2002)
Like a Stone (from Audioslave, 2002)
Sunshower (from Great Expectations soundtrack, 1998)
Black Hole Sun (from Superunknown, 1990)
You Know My Name (from Casino Royale, 2006)
Zero Change (from Down On The Upside, 1996)
Slaves and Bulldozers (from Badmotorfinger, 1991)
