The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has released official video footage of a performance by Soundgarden and Taylor Momsen of “Rusty Cage.” The performance took place at the 2025 induction ceremony, held in November at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
A Tribute to Soundgarden
The “Rusty Cage” performance is now available to view on the Rock Hall’s official YouTube channel. The full induction ceremony was initially broadcast live on Disney+ and an edited version aired on ABC on January 1st.
Taylor Momsen, frontwoman for The Pretty Reckless, has publicly acknowledged Soundgarden and the late Chris Cornell as significant influences on her music. She delivered what has been described as a stellar performance of the song, originally from Soundgarden’s 1991 album, Badmotorfinger.
Additional Performances Released
This release follows the Rock Hall’s previous upload of video featuring Brandi Carlile performing “Black Hole Sun” with Momsen on backing vocals, and Toni Cornell singing “Fell on Black Days” with Nancy Wilson. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has also shared Soundgarden’s acceptance speeches from the ceremony on its YouTube channel.
The availability of these videos may encourage further exploration of Soundgarden’s discography and the work of the artists who paid tribute to them at the ceremony.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where did this performance take place?
The performance of “Rusty Cage” by Soundgarden and Taylor Momsen took place at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in November at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Where can I watch the full induction ceremony?
The full induction ceremony remains available to stream on Disney+.
Who else performed at the induction ceremony?
Brandi Carlile performed “Black Hole Sun” with Taylor Momsen on backing vocals, and Toni Cornell sang “Fell on Black Days” accompanied by Nancy Wilson.
What does it mean when artists from different generations come together to honor musical icons?
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