"It follows my experiences, journeys and growth with the band and the building of the Seattle music scene"
"Emotionally it’s been extreme highs and extreme lows," he said of working on the upcoming record
Each Cornell cover will feature a new line-up, and will raise funds for MusiCares
Some fans thought they may have been the band that Sharon Osbourne booted from the star-studded line-up
Since announcing his departure from the band, fans have speculated that the drummer would be retiring altogether
"It feels good and invigorating to hear Chris singing from over that horizon"
Ozzy Osbourne also said that the huge show will mark his final live appearance because he wants to “spend the rest of my life with my family”
Cornell's widow has also reacted to the band's induction
Oasis, Phish, Mariah Carey, Joy Division/New Order and more did not make the cut this year
Soundgarden, Billy Idol, Joe Cocker and more are also nominated