RIP Chris Cornell

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  • JT167846
    JT167846 Posts: 993
    Yup. The original lead vocalists of three out of the four big grunge bands are no longer with us. Kia kaha Eddie.
    Stars are suns to other people.

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  • OceansJenny
    OceansJenny Manhattan, NY Posts: 3,409
    I agree, no speculation until cause of death is announced. It could be anything, doesn't matter "what it looks like". At least Cornell's death will be properly examined unlike Cobain.
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  • hunterfenton
    hunterfenton Posts: 2
    I am deeply saddened.  What a tremendous talent.  Such a terrible loss.  It's hard to comprehend.  Thoughts are with those close to him and everyone moved by his immense talent.
  • vzouzal
    vzouzal Posts: 202
    edited May 2017
    I was at this show and this version touched me that night and like so many times, this song gives me great comfort in times of great sadness...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpjS1XbbgJo

    Say Hello to Heaven Chris. I'm sending my love to your family and friends. Matt, Eddie, Stone, Jeff, Mike and Boom sending my love!
  • Merkin Baller
    Merkin Baller Posts: 12,769
    "And I hope it's a sweet, ride!

    Sleep tight for me, sleep tight for me, I'm gone" 

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SHmBz9T7ml0
  • Thirty Bills Unpaid
    Thirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    I'm stunned by this. Wow.

    Bigguy... your situation is a weird one.

    I'll never understand suicide. It defies our nature and most basic instinct. There's always a sunny day ahead- just wait for the clouds to move out of the way.

    He has family. Eesh.
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  • vzouzal
    vzouzal Posts: 202
    Just saw this, no words....fawk! i m so sad!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbG9CNCettk
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,909
    Man, what awful news to wake up to.  One of the best voices ever....so sad.
  • Fifthelement
    Fifthelement Lotusland Posts: 6,965
    My deepest condolences to Chris's family, band mates, friends and fans.  My heart is broken. RIP Chris.  Thank you for the gift of your voice and words.  They have been life changing and at times life sustaining for many of us.
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  • Blredyellow
    Blredyellow Posts: 843
    Just ... horrible. Absolutely shocked, stunned and speechless. 
    Still have amazing memories of seeing Soundgarden in '94 on the Superunknown tour and that's become one of my favorite records of all time. Saw them a few years ago and they were great; was supposed to see them next week. Superunkown and Badmotorfinger have held up so well and I've really gotten back into those records in the last few years. 
    The Temple tour was one of the high points of PJ history, and it was so great to see Chris at PJ20 and interact with the band in recent years. It was clear how much they loved him and vice versa. 
    This is very, very hard. Andy ... and now Chris.
    I know rock music has always had its losses, but this one is so tough and troubling because it seemed like Chris had been through fire and was doing really well in recent years.
    The music will always remain and it will heal some of this in time. But still ...
    Life can be very difficult. But life always goes on.
    We'll always have that voice and the words and the songs. Soundgarden were an amazing band and truly one of a kind.
  • AC300802
    AC300802 LA Area, California Posts: 72
    Heartbroken. RIP Chris Cornell. 
  • poetry2liveby
    poetry2liveby Posts: 1
    His voice has carried me through decades of my life. 
  • Blredyellow
    Blredyellow Posts: 843
    This tour felt a little weird for SG. Even last night, it appeared they took the stage early. Videos sound good but not a lot of energy. Easy to speculate and hindsight now, but wonder if there was something going on. Either way, just a total shame and sadness. I will miss this f'n band. In many ways, they were Seattle at its best. 
  • GT1015
    GT1015 Posts: 202
    Very sad news.  I have "Seasons" on repeat right now. 
  • manitouman
    manitouman In My Head Posts: 1,088
    Absolutely stunned. Deepest condolences to the family. RIP Chris....
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  • ski-bum
    ski-bum Boston Posts: 1,024
    Speechless
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  • Merkin Baller
    Merkin Baller Posts: 12,769

    I shouldn't be this upset over someone I never knew personally.

    This one is tough to take.

  • NWOntario
    NWOntario Toronto Posts: 831
    I can't listen to music today. Any music.
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  • tschav
    tschav Posts: 2,899
    Speechless this morning. A few nights ago I was thinking to myself why I haven't seen a Soundgarden show yet. Last fall I was trying to justify a trip to Seattle for the ToTD shows, but thought they'd do a second leg in the Midwest.

    Amazing voice and talent. Goddamn he will be missed.
  • PJinIL
    PJinIL satan's bed Posts: 435
    Just, damn. Hearts to the family left behind. What a talent, thanks for sharing your musical gifts while you were here. 
    It's amazing what you hear when you take time to listen.

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