SOUNDGARDEN/ex-AUDIOSLAVE singer Chris Cornell has announced his first headline U.K. tour dates in over three years. In June 2012, U.K. audiences will be the first in Europe to get the chance to see Chris perform unplugged, up close and personal. This much-anticipated “Songbook” tour highlights works from Chris Cornell‘s entire catalogue, including songs written for SOUNDGARDEN, AUDIOSLAVE and TEMPLE OF THE DOG.

Tickets go onsale to the public on Friday, February 24 at 10 a.m. via GigsAndTours.com.

A pre-sale for the U.K. dates will begin Thursday, February 23 at 9 a.m.: details and password will shortly be emailed to U.K. fans on Chris‘s mailing list.

More shows across the continent will be announced shortly.

Tickets are already on sale for Chris‘s appearance at July’s Parkern Festival in Sweden.

Tour dates (with more to follow):

June 16 – Manchester, UK – Lowry
June 18 – London, UK – Palladium
June 19 – Birmingham, UK – Symphony Hall
June 20 – Newcastle, UK – City Hall
July 04 – Putte, Sweden – Parkern Festival

Source: Blabbermouth.net