Krist Novoselic's Giants in the Trees + Kim Thayil - 'Drone' Alice In Chains | MoPOP Founders Award

Krist Novoselic's Giants in the Trees with Kim Thayil, including Jillian Raye, Jennifer Johnson, Jeff Fielder, and Ben Smith perform "Drone" by Alice In Chains at MoPOP's Founders Award fundraiser.

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The Museum of Pop Culture's one-night-only annual benefit event streamed for FREE on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 with an unforgettable performance from Seattle's own Alice In Chains, plus an acclaimed lineup of tribute artists who put their own spin on some of the band's most iconic songs.

The Founders Award event serves as the nonprofit museum’s principal annual fundraiser for youth development programs, access initiatives, community engagement, and world-class exhibitions.

This year’s celebration featured performances by award recipients Alice In Chains, as well as tribute performances from Chris Chaney (Jane’s Addiction), Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins), Dallas Green (City and Colour), Fishbone, Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), KORN, Mark Lanegan (Screaming Trees, Mad Season), Ann Wilson, Duff McKagan (Guns n’ Roses), Mastodon, Metallica, Dave Navarro, Krist Novoselic (Nirvana, Giants in the Trees), Corey Taylor (Slipknot), Kim Thayil (Soundgarden), Nancy Wilson, and the debut musical performance of Lily Cornell Silver (daughter of Chris Cornell and Susan Silver), among many others. The event also featured appearances from members of Pearl Jam, Sammy Hagar, Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave), Les Claypool, Robert Downey Jr., and many more.

The event also included appearances by artists from MoPOP’s 21-and-under music showcase and competition Sound Off!, including Katyrose Jordan, The Human Missile Crisis, David’s Van, and Talaya.

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[cocohall]

Two guys from bands with deceased frontmen covering a band with a deceased frontman. What hand of cards they were all dealt.

[anybody]

Kim seriously needs to get back in the game. I really miss that dude's guitar playing.

[vinyldiary]

Krist and Kim must form a band for the love of the gods.

[filipeviola]

3rd secret before it became 3rd secret, the sound is there

[conorkelly]

This show was a truly huge treat for the grunge community.

[RastaSaiyaman]

I love how Krist is filmed strolling through the Nirvana exhibit and clearly is enjoying himself "Yeah, that's the bass I knocked myself in the head with!"

[troutmask]

Kim Thayil is such an underrated musician

[eadgbe]

Soundgarden band members need to be in the hall of fame.

[baneleaf]

Hearing Kim play Jerrys riffs is just ear candy at its finest.

[altarofkubrickfloyd]

It blows my mind how many AIC songs can be covered by such a wide range of singers.

[CLA]

Krist seems to be happier. Good for him.

Also it's nice to see Kim and Krist play together. Both of them shared the same pain losing their best friends.

[neilgilham]

“Cmon people now, smile on your brother.. everybody get together... try to love one another right nowwww”

[xMASSxDxx]

Here you have the lead guitarist of Soundgarden and the bassist of Nirvana covering an Alice in Chains song. What a combination!

[roadrunneruntd]

I'm glad tunes from Rainier Fog are getting some love.

[dynjarren]

Sounds like the Ghosts of Grunges past. Brilliantly done.

[thomasche]

Krist is that guy who can not be disliked.

[Pokerface-trds]

The 2 lady singers are brilliant. They understand the meaning of harmonised vocals.... as one can clearly hear it. Top!

[cnutella]

Krist looks thinner than the last time I saw him in an interview. Cool to see him playing bass again.

[sz]

Kim playing lead, the guitar is just filthy!

[chayseferrier]

Krist and Kim really need to do some more stuff together this is fucking quality, the main singer isn’t half bad either