When Chris Cornell refused to take off his Pearl Jam shirt

This is the story of the now iconic Jesus Christ pose, from the photographer who captured it: Karen Mason Blair.

▶Watch the full episode HERE: Through The Lens: Karen Mason Blair (Featuring Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Alice In Chains & More) - https://youtu.be/BFJX8ZJIegM
▶ Check out Karen Mason Blair’s book The Flannel Years: https://www.karenmasonblair.com/
▶ Chris is playing a Gibson Les Paul Custom in the sections 0:46 onwards: https://bit.ly/4jcILXM

Ever wondered what it was like to be behind the camera during the rise of grunge? In this clip from the episode of Through the Lens, legendary rock photographer Karen Mason Blair recounts a surreal moment with Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell—and the time she shot Radiohead during one of their first ever photo sessions.

Karen shares how Cornell, casually wearing a Pearl Jam t-shirt, walked into her Seattle studio, unknowingly striking the now-iconic Jesus Christ Pose during a shoot. With just three frames, she captured an image that would define an era.

Watch the full episode of Through the Lens with Karen Mason Blair, covering some of the biggest acts in grunge and rock and roll, including Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden, Karen Mason Blair captured the music scene that turned ’80s rock on its head. Living in Seattle in the early ’90s gave her unprecedented access to the emerging grunge explosion. The full Through the Lens Episode dives deep into the archives of one of rock and roll’s most iconic photographers, capturing the raw, unfiltered spirit of the Emerald City’s legendary music scene.

Check out more from Karen Mason Blair in her self-published book, The Flannel Years. A backstage pass to the early 90s Seattle music scene with a foreword by Krist Novoselic, this book features never seen images of pre-fame Nirvana, Mother Love Bone, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, and more.

To pick up a copy, visit: https://www.karenmasonblair.com/

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