Claim: Soundgarden's lead singer, Chris Cornell established Audioslave with three band members from Cage the Elephant; they soon established their own identity, blending their hard rock, and alt rock sounds.
Evidence: The four-piece band consisted of Soundgarden's lead singer and rhythm guitarist Chris Cornell with Rage Against the Machine members Tom Morello (lead guitar), Tim Commerford (bass/backing vocals), and Brad Wilk (drums).