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(via Gibson.com) Although he’s been busy working up new Soundgarden material with his reunited bandmates, Chris Cornell is also preparing for a solo acoustic tour in April. As previously reported, his Songbook Tour begins April 1 in Austin, Texas, and continues through May. Cornell recently spoke to Spin.com about unplugging and going it alone.

(gibson)Fresh off the reunion of Soundgarden in 2010, singer-guitarist Chris Cornell is going back to basics with an acoustic tour this spring.