The cynic in me can't understand why a guy I never met dying makes me so sad.
Dimitris facebook post sums it up the best. Essentially as fans "they helped us live when nobody else had the time to. Artists have inspired us in endless ways and have been with us through stages in our lives. We've made memories with them so when they die, a part of us dies."
everyone is assuming it was suicide. we don't know that yet. they are investigating it as one. but there are many possibilities. could have been accidental. who knows. we won't know until the medical examiner determines it.
While it's true no one knows until an official report, the combo of his family calling to have someone check on him and him being found with something around his neck make "accident" almost impossible. Why would family be checking on him if they weren't worried?
No matter what, the end result is awful. But in this case I understand those saying "probably suicide" given the other details released so far...
vicky called for someone to check on him because he wasn't responding to her texts. she has said that he was not depressed, and showed ZERO signs of being suicidal. obviously, in times like these, it's common for people to be in disbelief, but who knows. she knows him best.
yes, it is probable. just pointing out that it isn't definite yet. that's all.
First thing I saw when I woke up this morning. Just saw him with TOTD in San Fran. I'm in shock and can't wrap my head around it all. I just can't believe it can be suicide. He seemed to be in a good place. My heart goes out to his family, PJ, SG, AS and all of us fans. RIP buddy...you were amazing.
I didn't cry about Kurt (until I watched the movie). I didn't cry about Layne. For some reason, this hurts more than I imagined it would. Maybe it's the place I'm in now. Maybe it's the place I thought he was in. Maybe because it's so shocking.
I'm totally with you on this. I don't understand why but I'm struggling with this one... more so than I even thought I would. I guess that's why I'm tripping through the forums today. Cheers.
'Cause you don't give blood and take it back again.
everyone is assuming it was suicide. we don't know that yet. they are investigating it as one. but there are many possibilities. could have been accidental. who knows. we won't know until the medical examiner determines it.
While it's true no one knows until an official report, the combo of his family calling to have someone check on him and him being found with something around his neck make "accident" almost impossible. Why would family be checking on him if they weren't worried?
No matter what, the end result is awful. But in this case I understand those saying "probably suicide" given the other details released so far...
vicky called for someone to check on him because he wasn't responding to her texts. she has said that he was not depressed, and showed ZERO signs of being suicidal. obviously, in times like these, it's common for people to be in disbelief, but who knows. she knows him best.
yes, it is probable. just pointing out that it isn't definite yet. that's all.
Obviously I have no idea what was going on with him, but I am finding the idea of suicide hard to believe. For all we know, he was murdered. Or maybe he was doing that 'getting high from choking' thing. Ugh. It all just horrible conjecture. It sure doesn't sounds like he was coming off as a person about to kill himself though. He was tweeting tour updates earlier in the day FFS. This is depressing.
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Fuck. I hate this. I don't believe it... This makes Pearl Jam even more important if that was even possible. To me anyway. Heart goes out to his family and friends.
everyone is assuming it was suicide. we don't know that yet. they are investigating it as one. but there are many possibilities. could have been accidental. who knows. we won't know until the medical examiner determines it.
While it's true no one knows until an official report, the combo of his family calling to have someone check on him and him being found with something around his neck make "accident" almost impossible. Why would family be checking on him if they weren't worried?
No matter what, the end result is awful. But in this case I understand those saying "probably suicide" given the other details released so far...
vicky called for someone to check on him because he wasn't responding to her texts. she has said that he was not depressed, and showed ZERO signs of being suicidal. obviously, in times like these, it's common for people to be in disbelief, but who knows. she knows him best.
yes, it is probable. just pointing out that it isn't definite yet. that's all.
Obviously I have no idea what was going on with him, but I am finding the idea of suicide hard to believe. For all we know, he was murdered. Or maybe he was doing that 'getting high from choking' thing. Ugh. It all just horrible conjecture. It sure doesn't sounds like he was coming off as a person about to kill himself though. He was tweeting tour updates earlier in the day FFS. This is depressing.
my first thought was death by misadventure, or whatever the hell the PC term is for that.
Chris was truly one of the greats. I know this because I discovered and then re-discovered him so many times over. The rawness of Louder than Love ... the tight punch of Badmotorfinger ... the emotional range of TOTD ... the crisp clarity of Seasons ... the subversiveness of hearing Spoonman on mainstream radio (which still sucks) ... the unexpected evolutions of his solo work ... his relationship and reunions with PJ ... the warm confidence and subtle intensity of his acoustic shows ... his songs and his voice.
It's not for me to guess or understand why this came to pass. So instead I'll remember his music and his songs and what they meant to me over nearly three decades. They will live on in my memories, from first hearing Soundgarden as a college freshman in '91 through his last two acoustic tours, and everything in between. His songs, woven with my memories, are the legacy I will carry forward.
I didn't cry about Kurt (until I watched the movie). I didn't cry about Layne. For some reason, this hurts more than I imagined it would. Maybe it's the place I'm in now. Maybe it's the place I thought he was in. Maybe because it's so shocking.
I didn't cry about Kurt (until I watched the movie). I didn't cry about Layne. For some reason, this hurts more than I imagined it would. Maybe it's the place I'm in now. Maybe it's the place I thought he was in. Maybe because it's so shocking.
Same here. I did shed a tear or 2 or Layne. But this is hitting closer to home for me as well. I cried for 45 minutes this morning listening to different SG and AS songs. I think with age comes appreciation. Not just for the great music, but for the loss of a fellow human being that we all looked up to and enjoyed so much.
Prince, David Bowie, among others and now Chris. We've lost some of the best and most influential musicians ever in the last 16 months. What a shame.
will myself to find a home, a home within myself we will find a way, we will find our place
I didn't cry about Kurt (until I watched the movie). I didn't cry about Layne. For some reason, this hurts more than I imagined it would. Maybe it's the place I'm in now. Maybe it's the place I thought he was in. Maybe because it's so shocking.
Really tough start to the day. Thoughts with the family, friends, and all the fans like myself. There has been a good live tribute on sirius xm channel 106 today.
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I am still in denial of this. I don't think I can listen to any music today, either. David Bowie's "Young Americans" keeps running through my head, esp. the Beatles tease "I read the news today, oh boy", which reminds the last time I saw Cornell. He played "A Day in the Life" in the encore. I'll never forget him.
I didn't cry about Kurt (until I watched the movie). I didn't cry about Layne. For some reason, this hurts more than I imagined it would. Maybe it's the place I'm in now. Maybe it's the place I thought he was in. Maybe because it's so shocking.
Same here. I did shed a tear or 2 or Layne. But this is hitting closer to home for me as well. I cried for 45 minutes this morning listening to different SG and AS songs. I think with age comes appreciation. Not just for the great music, but for the loss of a fellow human being that we all looked up to and enjoyed so much.
Prince, David Bowie, among others and now Chris. We've lost some of the best and most influential musicians ever in the last 16 months. What a shame.
I think for me, over the passage of time I've become more emotional. Exponentially. now I don't just mourn the person, or their music/art, as a parent, and as a person who suffers from depression who can sometimes fall down the hole of "my kids/wife would be better off without me", I think of the person's children. I ache for them. losing a parent when you are young HAS to be devastating beyond words.
It's been a real rough past few months for me personally, losing my Grandfather, then Mom over the winter. Music, as I'm sure all of you know, is a great healer, and listening to Chris has helped me work through so many emotions this past while.
His solo work, Soundgarden when I've needed to let some anger go, Audioslave, and of course the Temple of the Dog all has been on a constant rotation in my car, home and office. So sad that a man who's work has help me, and others through tough times, could not get over his own.
I'm so grateful that my wife and I had the opportunity to see him in Vancouver 18 months ago, and this November in San Francisco with TOTD. They were, without a doubt two of the greatest shows I have been to, and by far the best vocals of any one have or ever will see live. I'm sad that I won't get the chance to see him front Soundgarden, was hoping to complete that trifecta if they announced some Western NA dates.
Will always remember seeing Soundgarden pre and post hiatus...Chris solo...Audioslave...and the incredible TotD show in the fall. I will miss you Mr. Cornell
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Dimitris facebook post sums it up the best. Essentially as fans "they helped us live when nobody else had the time to. Artists have inspired us in endless ways and have been with us through stages in our lives. We've made memories with them so when they die, a part of us dies."
yes, it is probable. just pointing out that it isn't definite yet. that's all.
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I don't understand why but I'm struggling with this one... more so than I even thought I would.
I guess that's why I'm tripping through the forums today.
Cheers.
This is depressing.
This makes Pearl Jam even more important if that was even possible. To me anyway.
Heart goes out to his family and friends.
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It's not for me to guess or understand why this came to pass. So instead I'll remember his music and his songs and what they meant to me over nearly three decades. They will live on in my memories, from first hearing Soundgarden as a college freshman in '91 through his last two acoustic tours, and everything in between. His songs, woven with my memories, are the legacy I will carry forward.
From his October 8, 2015, show in Cleveland, the last time I saw him:
Prince, David Bowie, among others and now Chris. We've lost some of the best and most influential musicians ever in the last 16 months. What a shame.
we will find a way, we will find our place
we will find a way, we will find our place
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It's been a real rough past few months for me personally, losing my Grandfather, then Mom over the winter. Music, as I'm sure all of you know, is a great healer, and listening to Chris has helped me work through so many emotions this past while.
His solo work, Soundgarden when I've needed to let some anger go, Audioslave, and of course the Temple of the Dog all has been on a constant rotation in my car, home and office. So sad that a man who's work has help me, and others through tough times, could not get over his own.
I'm so grateful that my wife and I had the opportunity to see him in Vancouver 18 months ago, and this November in San Francisco with TOTD. They were, without a doubt two of the greatest shows I have been to, and by far the best vocals of any one have or ever will see live. I'm sad that I won't get the chance to see him front Soundgarden, was hoping to complete that trifecta if they announced some Western NA dates.
RIP Chris, I hope you find peace.
Totally gutted!!!
My heart goes out to Chris' family, all those who knew him personally, PJ, SG, AS, and the entire PJ & SG community.
This is spot on!!! Thank-you to whomever crafted it.
Will always remember seeing Soundgarden pre and post hiatus...Chris solo...Audioslave...and the incredible TotD show in the fall. I will miss you Mr. Cornell