1989: "Son, your music is so noisy." 2020: "Dad, your music is so noisy." True story

God deserves a nobel for creating chris cornell

Jason Everman, the most interesting man in the world, on bass. Guitar player for Nirvana. Bass player for Soundgarden. US Army Ranger. Special Forces Green Beret. Combat veteran. Author. Philosopher.

3 months before Nirvana played right there, epic place, BTW Jason Everman played both shows haha

God I miss record stores so bad...How many of you guys were record store groupies? I spent more time in the record stores just chilling with my friends, making new friends, buying new records, old records, getting introduced to up and coming new music...buying concert tickets there, having bands pop in and just jam the fuck out or purely just hang out and sign a few autographs....there was ALWAYS something going on at the record stores....My closest was Streetside and Vintage Vinyl....See not only are most of us trying to get over the fact we'll never hear the best man in Rock's voice live again, we are all still now being taken back to our youth and traveling back to the times where no fucks were given, and that was OK, in fact, that was how it was suppose to be....every time im almost to the point im accepting him being gone, Im slapped with another reminder that in fact, he IS gone, and tha's a very hard pill to swallow. RIP Chris....you got me throughmore years of my life with you in it, then with you NOT in it...."Nail in my hand,from my creator-you gave me life, now show me how to live". RIP Chris

I always thought they were the best band out of the seattle scene. This bootleg leaves no doubt in my mind.

I don't think the sound system was meant to take that kind of power from a voice.

I'm 62 now (2017). Grunge was definitely a follow through of the rock of the 70's. I can see a lot of Led Zep in here. That was the right thing to do. Thank God.

Beyond the wheel is such an underated song

My favorite band ever and this is just awesome. I wish I would have known them in 89 but i was still being fed Poison and motley crew. My first taste was Badmotorfinger and it changed my life. This version of far beyond the wheel gave me that feeling again!

Isn't it wierd to think that guy would one day do a James Bond song

This is the Soundgarden that got me into Soundgarden.

Whoever was at this performance still hasn't gotten their hearing back...wow! BRUTAL and that's a good thing!!

If I had a time machine, I'd go back and... raise that goddamn mic!

28:11 - That note opens o portal to another world.

Ugly Truth is one of their best songs ever, and that's saying a lot. I love every version of this song, and once again it kind of defines Cornell's self/world view. Love the bridge, the lull, and the subsequent crescendo, which was their trademark sound and why I love so many of their songs.

what the fuck????????????? dude this is amazing!! Holy shit thank you thank you thank you,.......wow..this is crazy. I saw them live 3 times back around this time...Chris rocking the strat is awesome!! I had NO idea this even existed.

1.Get on the Snake 0:25 2.Ugly Truth 4:03 3.Big Dumb Sex 9:26 4.Hands All Over 14:06 5.Gun 20:05 6.Beyond the Wheel 25:35

Money cant give what the truth takes away

Matt Cameron just pounding out the solid beats! The garden of sound lives on!

The good old days when record bars/stores/distros were among the coolest places for bands to launch their albums and play live and where fans hang around watch an awesome concert and support their favorite bands by purchasing their records on that same gig, those were the days man ...

The guy behind the band in the white shirt is enjoying this more than the crowd itself. Dead ass crowd for such a legendary band. R.I.P. Chris Cornell...

Damn! Those kids are good... They might have a future in the Rock & Roll business!!! R.I.P. C.C.🤘

Just pure awesomeness in this bootleg! Louder Than Love era.

Chris here proves what you can do with a Fender Stratocaster...magic!

Speechless. Soundgarden were mammoths of unadulterated art.

That's gold footage - R.I.P Chris

The early days of Grunge music. Glad I was part of that era as a teen. It was good time!

Louder than live sounds amazing, live in a small place. So real, so authentic. The record sounds so well produced that I never imagined it could sound so punk rock. That late 80's sound from the emerging Seattle bands was incredible.

that version of Beyond the Wheel is one of the best live versions out there (even from this era) Chris is ON for this song.

When I watch these old grunge band videos, I think to myself, the world has no idea what's coming and they're gonna fuckin love it.

This is Chris Cornell and Soundgarden in their heyday.The music will live on.God Bless

I love how at the end Chris leans the guitar strings against the amp and leaves the fret buzzing and walks off...

He was a rock star even then

Louder Than Love is such a heavy album, featuring some of the best hard rock drumming ever.

WOW!! Old skool Rhino Records gigs, those were the days.

Never seen him look more comfortable playing and singing

Damn, listen to how high he could really sing!!! Incredible. RIP Chris. I'm still sad over this.

Our beloved Andy was still with us here. I love these early shows.. Thankyou Mike.

Imagine some late 80s kid strolling into a record store to get the latest Paula Abdul CD just before Cornell lights into "Beyond The Wheel"...

St Vitus.... one of SST's little treasures...

I was deep into the beginning of my sophomore year at Keene state. I wish I'd been here instead.

His voice on Beyond the Wheel😯. Thank you, Chris. RIP #Legend

They remind me so much of early Sabbath here its awesome!

There were very few of us ready for this kind of "heavy" in 89.

you were my best friend in my years of youth.Always in my heart.Rest in the superunknown

Wow...you can see, even back then, that this dude at the mic was a freaking rockstar!!!! I would have joined a band with him singing instantly....no questions asked. One of the best voices ever, even in it's raw form like it is here.

Life moves fast! SG definitely changed my life! I was a child when they performed this; but the 90s SG would be my first introduction into Seattle grunge! Missin’ CC! So iconic!

This is the earliest footage of Soundgarden I've seen so far. Already, Chris had a great voice.

Baby Chris. Missing you, even now Chris.

Chris was insanely gorgeous right here, I'm sure he had a lot of haters with having it all, looks, body, and talent, just wow!

I don’t think I’ve ever heard Cornell hit notes higher than in this version of Beyond The Wheel! F*cking incredible.

RIP Chris Cornell. Terrible, terrible news...

Chris' high register was superhuman. What a show! Thanks for posting this.

I was still stuck in the Led Zeppelin, ac/dc music when these dudes were up and coming. But when I heard Sound Garden it enhanced my music catalog. Chris Cornell had some pipes that will never be replaced.

Chris' vocals on Beyond the Wheel...holy f... he was the best.. now you're rockin heaven Miss you always 💖

Sounds so heavy on far beyond the wheel, kim has a great tone

Duuude Kim Thayil is wearing a Saint Vitus shirt..awesome!!

Young and full of piss and vinegar, as they should be. Thanks for sharing this gem.

SO GOOD. ....this is just before Chris Cornell realized how hard it actually is to play guitar, that the underrated + awesome Kim Thayil had everything covered (on his own), and that he was in his own way: that the band was better served if he just focused on singing/performing.

Who ever you are? Thank you a million times over for sharing this show!!! Truly a treasure!

wow soundgarden 89 crushing the westwood record store - awesome!

The late 80's...look no one watching while looking through their cell...just truly living in the moment and enjoying it...I was only 16...wish I could have been there...RIP dear soul

That 4 octave vocal is absolutely insane. I still can’t believe he’s gone.

WE ALL NEED TO THANK MIKE! THANK YOU MIKE! WHAT A TREASURE OF A VIDEO!!!

What a treat! It is so awesome to come across this right now. Still heartbroken. RIP Chris. You stood among giants, and towered above them.

This man had THE MOST AMAZING voice ever!!...especially hitting those high notes! 😱...u are TRULY MISSED!!

"Hi." Don't know why I found that funny. RIP Chris.

Even with shitty audio, Chris's voice soars above everything. SG ... best band every. Hell yeah!

Soundgarden a awesome group and Chris Cornell a awesome singer, incredible voice.Sad he passed away May Chris Cornell RIP 💐

P.s. Judges of Cornell's voice here: their sound is raw in this and many early shows. Cornell, in the beginning, was all power and only partly melodic; his pitch was usually imperfect (maybe owing to how loud they were). There was a marked difference between his days with Soundgarden, even when they released 'Down on the Upside', and his later voice, when he'd matured and was covering everything from 'Nothing Compares...' to 'I Will Always Love You'. He was at the height of his powers in the last few years; his tone was perfect; his pitch was on nearly all of the time; and everything coalesced beautifully. I don't think he was so mindful of his pitch and being 'in voice' until sometime around 'Euphoria Morning'. Nevertheless, he shows his range here on 'Beyond the Wheel' and it sounds relatively effortless. He was monumentally talented as a singer and songwriter, and that's why so many of his peers and following acts are paying homage to him.

Best band ever

I love this show. At this point they are still using cheap equipment and playing in smaller venues, but they've been a band for 5 years and they've gotten really, really good. Their first album didn't turn out as well as they had planned, but they had forged ahead and were now playing a setlist of new and improved songs which ultimately began lifting them out of obscurity after Louder Than Love was released. These are my fuckin heroes, working their day jobs but living the dream of one day being professional musicians.

LONG LIVE HAIR BANDS! \m/ 😈 \m/ RIP Chris. I will miss Soundgarden.

The only reason I can see that Soundgarden got lumped into the "Grunge" thing was that they were from Seattle. Other than that they are about as metal as you can be here. They were definitely the heaviest group outside of Alice in Chains out of the whole bunch and Chris's lyrics just put it over the top for me. For me he was definitely the best songwriter out there at the time. You can hear and see the greatness that was to come right here. Great early insight into what would shortly become a really great band. Thanks for the post.

YES, YES, YES!!! This is so fucking cool. Thanks heaps, this is how he would want us to grieve as well. Celebrate the fact we grew up listening to rock at it's finest hour. Turn it up to 11! rip Chris

I watched this months ago and had to come back because it is such an amazing video of them in 1989! It is sad the audience was mostly still. I would not have been able to contain myself! Chris has been a huge part of my life for 24 years and he is already sorely missed! Rest easy, Chris! 💔

I saw Soundgarden in New York City at the Armory back in spring 1994 and I just want to say their venue was kick ass probably the greatest I have been to besides The Cult, Metallica, and Guns n' Rose's. I'm glad I went to the show because I never had another opportunity because of sell out concerts, you have to take a chance if you can get to any show...

Wow...Christ playing a Strat. Dude this is rare and awesome! You were the greatest Chris.

What a drummer!!

I know why Jason Everman never worked out, that’s a “New Coke” on his amp that he was drinking.

thank you for putting this shit out! the guys voice stopped me in my tracks when I first heard soundgarden! I mean his fucking voice sounded like a Marshall major 200 watt amp ×10! damn I'm still sad from the news! my heart goes out to his wife and children as well as the Seattle fans and fans all over the world. r.i.p superstar!

I never liked taking the Lord's name in vain, but on Hands All Over, Jeezus Christ!!!! What a beast sound!!

The birth of a star

A group of young men dedicated to what it is that is bad ass. Loved them then, loved them to the end. RIP Chris.

RIP THE GREAT CHRIS CORNELL 1964-2017..miss u so much bro..Godbls your soul.😢

This is a true rock and roll presentation.

wow, this just came up in my feed.. hell ya! Beyond the wheel is killer!!! god damn, RIP Chris

RIP Cris :(. Truly a sad day for rock.

Hands all over sounds so fucking amazing. Would love to have seen them back then.

THIS is how I will always remember him and soundgarden. Thank you for this precious upload.

This was right before Chris could really control that beast of his, right before his prime. Amazing. Beyond the wheel here is incredible.

Last local Record Theatre store just announced closing here in Buffalo, NY...times change...hard to fathom...history like this is super cool...thank God it was captured!

The best era in rock history. Punk-Metal-Rock and Roll all fused into one. See you later Chris!!!

R.I.P. Chris

kim rockin' the saint Vitus t shirt

So amazing otherwordly. AMAZING!!!!

Chris sounding so much like Jim Morrison in this version of "Get on the snake". Those in attendance must have felt the presence of greatness and the prospect of mind blowing performances to come. SG really put a lot of effort into this gig and it shows! Loud love forever.

so simple the place, looks so fuckin' awesome the the perfomance of them. (70's feelings)....I've never seen this video before....fuckin' great!!!! now Chris and his voice are inmortal and part of the whole Universe also. \../

Dude, You RocK! Thanks so much for creating your beautiful Soundgarden Stuff! Missing him so much...... Chris Cornell forever lives on through his music. Peace, Love & Rock n RoLL!