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Ya, like you can't find some questionable performances from any singer. It sounded like he was experimenting in the first verse/chorus, but listen to the 2nd verse on, and he sounds good.
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i picked the first audioslave song that came into my head and clicked the first link, honest. i saw soundgarden at lollapalooza (twice?) and his voice was bad then, also bad on snl, also bad on live performances on mtv. it's a great studio sound and i'm sure he'll remain a common fan favorite, but i don't think he's anywhere near the top of any legit live vocalist list.
the first google hit for 'chris cornell live voice' is
http://www.amazon.com/Audioslave-Liv.../dp/B000B7QCQS and even fans are ripping on his live performances all over the comments.