num_pages: 418
description: There have been countless books penned about the leading grunge bands - namely Nirvana and Pearl Jam. But strangely few have been assembled about the mighty Soundgarden. But this all changed with the arrival of 'Dark Black and Blue: The Soundgarden Story.'Written by author/journalist (and longtime Soundgarden fan) Greg Prato the book tells the Seattle bands complete story - beginning with its members pre-SG days all the way to today. Also included are all-new interviews for the book including chats with Matt Pinfield Marky Ramone Jim Rose the Reverend Horton Heat and Dave Wyndorf among others as well as rarely seen photos from throughout the bands history.In addition to dissecting analyzing and telling the stories behind all of their albums (including such classics as 1991s 'Badmotorfinger' 1994s 'Superunknown' and 1996s 'Down on the Upside') readers will learn about the stories behind their classic songs (Black Hole Sun Jesus Christ Pose Outshined Hands All Over Flower etc.) as well as recollections of tours (including multiple stints on Lollapalooza opening several legs of Guns N Roses 'Use Your Illusion' tour Neil Young Faith No More etc.) goings on behind the scenes and singer Chris Cornells surprising and tragic death in 2017. Finally Soundgardens legion of fans worldwide now have a book that tells the entire story - 'Dark Black and Blue.'
language: English
title: Dark Black and Blue: The Soundgarden Story
publisher: Greg Prato Writer, Corp.