nuckin_futz Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Chris Cornell, Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman, dies aged 52 Representative for singer, who helped take the grunge sound of the 1990s into the mainstream, said his death was sudden and unexpected. Chris Cornell, lead singer of American hard rock bands Soundgarden and Audioslave, has died aged 52. In a statement to the Associated Press, his representative, Brian Bumbery, said Cornell died on Wednesday night in Detroit. Bumbery called the death “sudden and unexpected” and said his wife and family were shocked. The statement said the family would be working closely with the medical examiner to determine the cause, and asked for privacy. Cornell had been touring with Soundgarden, and was tweeting upbeat messages about a sold-out concert the band played in Detroit just hours before his death. His rock peers paid tribute, such as Mark Lanegan, Billy Idol and Jane’s Addiction and Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Dave Navarro. Soundgarden were part of the Pacific Northwestern grunge scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s, coming up alongside bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam – Cornell recorded a 1991 album with the latter under the name Temple of the Dog. Like Nirvana, Soundgarden were first signed to indie label Sub Pop before making the jump to a major, taking their heavy, angsty sound into the mainstream with singles like Black Hole Sun. The band sold more than 10m albums in the US alone, and were nominated for nine Grammy awards, winning two. They broke up in 1997, but reformed in 2010; their most recent album was King Animal in 2012, and had been working on new songs over the past year. Following the breakup of Soundgarden, Cornell recorded a solo record, before being recruited as the singer for Rick Rubin-produced rock supergroup Audioslave, which also featured former members of Rage Against the Machine. Featuring a glossy yet robust update of the bands’ 1990s sound, their 2002 debut album was a big success, eventually going triple platinum in the US. Cornell also recorded You Know My Name with composer David Arnold, which was used as the theme for the 2006 James Bond movie Casino Royale, which introduced Daniel Craig as 007. He had struggles with addiction to drugs and alcohol, checking into rehab in 2003 and going sober ever since. “I actually like rehab a lot. It’s like school; it’s interesting. I’m learning that I can be teachable at age 38,” he told Spin magazine that year. “I would sometimes drink before we played. It wasn’t a big deal. It became a bigger deal when I stopped doing the other things I liked to do. I used to ride mountain bikes around with my friends, and we’d keep 40-ouncers where the water bottle was supposed to be. But once I removed the mountain and the bike, there was just the drinking.” He later told Details magazine: “When I transitioned into adulthood – high-stakes emotional responsibilities – I did everything I could get my hands on. It happened without me really noticing it. The thing is, when you pick up the pipe for the first time, you don’t know that that’s your fate. The moment isn’t that dramatic. And then that was it – I didn’t want to care anymore.” In 2012, he and his wife Vicky created a foundation that works with vulnerable children facing poverty and homelessness. The couple had two children, Toni and Christopher Nicholas; Cornell also had a daughter with first wife and former manager Susan Silver. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/may/18/chris-cornell-former-soundgarden-singer-dies-aged-52 ************************************* Wow is this ever a shock, only 52. Such a massive voice this guy had. I am seriously bummed. RIP Chris. Thanks for the music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honky Cat Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 FFS..thats all I have to say..Rest In Peace..Way too F*****G young.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 This is bull$&!#, way too soon. He'd cleaned up and everything. Dude was one of the voices of a couple generations along with Kurt, Layne and Eddie. This is hard to take in. R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckin_futz Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Update and it's not good. More questions than answers. ......... Rocker Chris Cornell dies following show in Detroit; suicide suspected DETROIT - Rocker Chris Cornell has died at age 52 in Detroit. Cornell performed to a sold out crowd Wednesday night at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. The rocker was staying at MGM Grand in Detroit where he was found dead after the show. Sources tell Local 4 Cornell's wife called a family friend and asked him to check on the singer. That friend forced open the hotel room door where Cornell was found dead in the bathroom with something around his neck. Sources said it appears to be a suicide. Cornell gained fame as the lead singer of Soundgarden and later Audioslave. In a statement to The Associated Press, Brian Bumbery called the death "sudden and unexpected" and said his wife and family were shocked by it. The statement said the family would be working closely with the medical examiner to determine the cause and asked for privacy. http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/rocker-chris-cornell-has-died-at-age-52-in-detroit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Zamboni Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 blown away......so sad...speechless really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Beautiful. Perhaps too timely. Bless you Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckin_futz Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 The brilliance of Chris Cornell right here. Performing the lyrics of Metallica's "One" to the tune of U2's "One". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Industrious1 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Can't even believe this..not even into his mid 50's yet either. I listened to a lot of Soundgarden growing up and always thought they were top of the heap during all the grunge era groups (although referring to them as just grunge would be a disservice to the band). Thoughts go out to friends and family of Mr. Cornell and hoping the reports that he took his own life are false. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lateralus91 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Great songwriter and one of the best voices in rock music. Just realized he was only a year older than my mom, too. Rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canorth Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 7 minutes ago, Lateralus91 said: Great songwriter and one of the best voices in rock music. Just realized he was only a year older than my mom, too. Rest in peace. Was randomly just listening to this on my pod when you posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysACanuckFan Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 A sad day, RIP Chris! Loved his music and his voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riviera82 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Unbelievable. Such a damn shame. Rest in peace, Chris Cornell. You were one of the greats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlanB Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Tragic, just tragic. Why do so many brilliant artists have to meet such a sad fate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone909 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Not really a fan of his music, but at the same time i greatly admire his talent and what he ment to his many fans. It's a shame and a great injustice that someone like Cornell , who was clean and sober should be taken from his family and friends. Whatever the cause of death it is way too soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Heartbreaking news to wake up to. RIP Chris, you had a beautiful transcending voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 OMG just saw this on the news and had to see for myself if it was a bad dream or true.... Gutted, he was absolutely one of my favourites. So tragic. I am heartbroken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 RIP, feel the rhythm in your hands... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymond Luxury Yacht Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Chris Cornell was one of my rock idols. Very sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlinkas wrister Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Brilliant artist who never stopped being relevant. RIP Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toews Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 RIP Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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