Farewell Chris Cornell, Soundgarden Singer Dies @ 52

Soundgarden vocalist Chris Cornell was found dead last night, and, as of now, police are investigating his death as a suicide (UPDATED: medical examiner has ruled his death a suicide). The singer was reportedly found dead on the bathroom floor of his MGM Grand Detroit hotel room after Cornell’s wife had called a friend “and asked him to check on Cornell.” The suicide reports stem from the police telling the New York Times that “a white man whose birthday matches Cornell’s was found on a bathroom floor with a band around his neck,” however, they would not confirm his identity.
Personally, I am at a loss for words. One of my true…..and few heroes has left the building. The world has lost a piece of its integrity.
Former Audioslave bandmate Tom Morrello:
You’re a prince, you’re a snare, you’re a shadow
You’re twilight and star burn and shade
You’re a sage, you’re a wound shared, you’re masked
You’re a pillar of smoke, you’re a platinum heart
You’re a brush fire, you’re caged, you’re free
Your vision pierces, you do not see
You are pieces strewn on the hillside
You’re open armed, you’re armed, you’re true
You’re a revealer of visions, you’re the passenger, you’re a never fading scar
You’re twilight and star burn and shade
You’re the secret veiled, you’re the secret revealed, you’re surrounded no more
You’re not there, now you’re always here
You’re a handsome groom, a loving father, a haunted stairwell
You’re the clear bell ringing, the mountains echo your song
Maybe no one has ever known you
You are twilight and star burn and shade”
Jimmy Page:
RIP Chris Cornell
Incredibly Talented
Incredibly Young
Incredibly Missed.
Heart’s Nancy Wilson:
Ladies and Gentleman
I would like to induct Chris Cornell into my personal Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
No one is ever prepared to hear about a death in the family.
And today Chris Cornell my brother from my Seattle music family is gone.
Devastating.
He was such an unwitting and reluctant BIG STAR.
Such a purist with a problem.
What we used to call “the Seattle musicians disease”.
Chris was among the greatest of Seattle’s most reluctant rock heroes.
Like Elvis Presley in the wrong decade, Chris was way too handsome and way too talented. He was never going to be a poster boy.
Instead, he raged and railed like all of us in the 90s against the blatant 80s commercialism and marketing with the pure Seattle punk guitar rock ethic.
We were not tan and squinting at cameras, just soul searching sequestered souls, indoors from the ever present blue Seattle rain.
From those basements garrets phosphorescent rehearsal rooms came the soul of a sound like no other.
The Seattle Explosion.
Chris Cornell’s astounding god gifted voice cut through all that thick grey weather like a sun bolt.
His beyond good looks and beyond talent were an embarrassment of riches.
I knew that was his big problem before I hardly ever had a chance to hang with him.
He was so moody, singular and complex.
From all accounts he was self absorbed and hard to love.
Like the best lead singers are required to be.
I thought he was judgmental of Heart since we had succeeded through a cultural system that he pushed against.
I thought his voice would forever grace the world of music.
But today the grey clouds rain tears.
And the tears taste salty.
Just like the ocean.”
According to @CNN the last song performed by Chris Cornell last night, was Led Zeppelin’s ‘In My Time Of Dying’ https://t.co/gvOfGC50BP pic.twitter.com/6Sl9MGkBzf
— Jimmy Page News (@JimmyPageNews) May 18, 2017
Chris Cornell’s final show last night. #RIPChrisCornell pic.twitter.com/ppZUISb284
— billboard (@billboard) May 18, 2017
With all of my love @chriscornell. pic.twitter.com/NFz0dnxfp8
— Chester Bennington (@ChesterBe) May 18, 2017
This is shocking and terribly sad news.Chris Cornell was not only an amazing musician but also a generous spirit that will be sorely missed. pic.twitter.com/sTcKKKqw0U
— Rush (@rushtheband) May 18, 2017
I’m very sad to hear about Chris Cornell passing. Especially when one is so young and talented. Love & Mercy to Chris’ family, friends, fans
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) May 18, 2017
Chris Cornell gone at 52, what a waste. One of my favourite singers and a lovely person, this news came as a complete shock. pic.twitter.com/T7aQ277Uos
— Tony Iommi (@tonyiommi) May 18, 2017
Truly shocked by Chris Cornell’s passing. One of the greatest voices and nice bloke. RIP Chris.
— Geezer Butler (@GZRMusic) May 18, 2017
Will miss the huge, true rock star talent of Chris Cornell. Always will be one of his biggest fans. Sending love to his family. #respect
— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) May 18, 2017
Very sad news about Chris Cornell today. A sad loss of a great talent to the world, his friends and family. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/BlgxE6cJLH
— Joe Perry (@JoePerry) May 18, 2017
Rest In Peace @ChrisCornell pic.twitter.com/AWHbeGoutL
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) May 18, 2017
Dear Chris Cornell used to come to my parties n Hollywood n play quietly in th corner until all th woman were literally at his feet listenin
— Val Kilmer (@valkilmer) May 18, 2017
The REAL DEAL – GOD BLESS CHRIS CORNELL 1964 / 2O17 – tBLSt SDMF pic.twitter.com/4AEeLPg9it
— Zakk Wylde (@ZakkWyldeBLS) May 18, 2017
Shocked and saddened by the sudden death of @chriscornell. A great singer, songwriter and the loveliest man. pic.twitter.com/Hwdgst8kmg
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) May 18, 2017
So sad to hear Chris Cornell passed on. Way way way too soon. Sincere condolences to his family.… https://t.co/GnQLMXb1Im
— Dr. Brian May (@DrBrianMay) May 18, 2017
Shocked & saddened by the news of Chris Cornell’s passing. RIP. https://t.co/zewHDnsv1N
— Slash (@Slash) May 18, 2017
Chris Cornell: INCOMPARABLE Singer; Songwriter; Family Man. ONE OF THE GREATS. Turn this up: https://t.co/2hZJ4tjxkg pic.twitter.com/uKFWAOELeK
— Alice Cooper (@RealAliceCooper) May 18, 2017
Chris Cornell dead? Unreal. So sad. A pioneer in his genre. Rest peacefully CC!
— Tony Franklin (@FretlessMonster) May 18, 2017
Shocking news Chris Cornell passing last night in Detroit. Brilliant artist on so many levels. I am in shock. My condolences to his family.
— Peter Frampton (@peterframpton) May 18, 2017
Extremely shocking to hear of Chris Cornell’s passing. He was one of the greatest rock singers to ever picked up a microphone.
— JOE BONAMASSA (@JBONAMASSA) May 18, 2017
STUNNED to hear the death of Chris Cornell. Music’s loss. Greater still, his family has lost a father&husband. RIP. https://t.co/5NGC2YCcz1
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) May 18, 2017
Devastating news about Chris Cornell One of the greatest voices in rock . My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and close friends
— Jason Bonham (@Jason_Bonham) May 18, 2017
Sad 2 hear of Chris Cornell passing..great singer and artist… another blow…RIP
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) May 18, 2017
RIP Chris Cornell ?condolences to @soundgarden & family. We’ve lost one of the greats. -MF
— Foster The People (@fosterthepeople) May 18, 2017
SO SO stunned to hear about Chris Cornell! Such a terrible and sad loss! Thinking of his family tonight! RIP
— Dave Navarro (@DaveNavarro) May 18, 2017
Thank you, Chris. pic.twitter.com/zOKTZAw7Dz
— Death Cab for Cutie (@dcfc) May 18, 2017
He was a solid guy.Always kind and personable to me.If we played a show somewhere he always made… https://t.co/X1EPZNViRS
— Nikki Sixx (@NikkiSixx) May 18, 2017
