225-Member Choir Honors Chris Cornell with ‘Black Hole Sun’
By Robyn Collins A Toronto choir has paid tribute to the late Chris Cornell by performing Soundgarden’s signature song “Black Hole Sun.” The 225-member ensemble uploaded their moving rendition of the...
View ArticleChris Cornell Funeral Attendees Include Bandmates, James Hetfield, Dave...
Chris Cornell was laid to rest this afternoon in Los Angeles. Related: Chris Cornell’s Wife Vicky Shares Letter to Late Husband The private memorial was attended by many musicians including his...
View ArticleMusicians Remember Chris Cornell’s Last Days
By Hayden Wright Soundgarden fans are trying to make sense of Chris Cornell’s sudden suicide. In a lengthy new feature on the Soundgarden frontman’s last days, some of his friends and peers remember...
View ArticleWatch Eddie Vedder’s Subtle Chris Cornell Tribute
By Abby Hassler Numerous artists have offered spoken or performance tributes to the late Chris Cornell over the past two weeks. Eddie Vedder joined the outpouring of grief and support during his...
View ArticlePearl Jam Bassist Calls Chris Cornell the Greatest Seattle Songwriter
By Jon Wiederhorn Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament has called the late Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell “the greatest songwriter to ever come out of Seattle.” “Jimi Hendrix, included,” he added in a...
View ArticleChris Cornell’s Brother Pete Shares Heartfelt Tribute
By Hayden Wright It’s been more than two weeks since Chris Cornell was discovered dead in his hotel room, and the circumstances of his death are still somewhat hazy. As musicians weigh in on the loss...
View ArticleChris Cornell’s Widow Still has Questions about the Singer’s Death
By Robyn Collins Late Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell’s widow, Vicky Cornell, has questions that she wants answered right away, but Detroit Police says she going to have to wait awhile. Related:...
View ArticleBrad Pitt Takes Chris Cornell’s Kids to Harry Potter World
By Abby Hassler Brad Pitt and Chris Cornell were close friends for many years. After paying his respects for the late musician last Friday (May 26), Pitt was seen taking two of Cornell’s children to...
View ArticleChris Cornell Toxicology Report Issued
The toxicology report on Chris Cornell has been released. Related: Chris Cornell’s Brother Pete Shares Heartfelt Tribute According to TMZ, the singer had Naloxone (Narcan), Butalbital (sedative),...
View ArticleWatch System of a Down’s Serj Tankian Join Prophets of Rage for ‘Like a Stone’
By Jon Wiederhorn During Prophets of Rage’s set at the Rock Am Ring festival on Sunday (June 4) in Germany at the Nürburgring race track, guitarist Tom Morello stepped up to the mic as the sun began to...
View ArticleEddie Vedder Makes Heartfelt Speech about ‘Close Friend’ Chris Cornell
By Jon Wiederhorn Pearl Jam vocalist Eddie Vedder has spoken openly for the first time about the death of his “really good friend,” Soundgarden vocalist Chris Cornell. During a concert in London at the...
View ArticleRed Hot Chili Peppers’ Anthony Keidis on Chris Cornell: ‘I Don’t Know that...
Anthony Keidis discussed his relationship with and sadness over the passing of Chris Cornell in a new interview. Related: Eddie Vedder Makes Heartfelt Speech about ‘Close Friend’ Chris Cornell “He is...
View ArticleProphets of Rage Pay Tribute to Chris Cornell with Instrumental ‘Like a Stone’
By Jon Wiederhorn Prophets of Rage have clearly been shaken by the death Soundgarden vocalist Chris Cornell, who sang in the band Audioslave, which featured three Prophets members. Over the weekend,...
View ArticleChris Cornell’s Wife and Daughters Write Touching Father’s Day Notes
By Annie Reuter Father’s Day was no doubt a difficult one at the Cornell household. Just one month prior Chris Cornell was found dead in his hotel room from an apparent suicide. He left behind his...
View ArticleWatch Chris Cornell’s Refugee-Themed ‘The Promise’ Music Video
By Abby Hassler Before his death last month, Chris Cornell was working with directors Stefan Smith and Meiert Avis to create a music video for his single “The Promise.” Cornell had written and recorded...
View ArticleChris Cornell to Appear on Johnny Cash Album
By Robyn Collins Chris Cornell will appear on the upcoming posthumous Johnny Cash album, Forever Words: The Unknown Poems: The Music. Related: Watch Chris Cornell’s Refugee-Themed ‘The Promise’ Music...
View ArticleChris Cornell’s Passion for Human Rights Honored by George Clooney, Ryan...
By Abby Hassler On World Refugee Day (June 20), Chris Cornell’s final music video “The Promise” was released to raise awareness for displaced refugees around the globe. Today (June 22), A-list...
View ArticleChris Cornell’s Widow Vicky Missed Signs of Addiction
By Abby Hassler Chris Cornell was found dead by suicide in his hotel room last month after performing at Detroit’s Fox Theater. His wife of 13 years, Vicky, opened up to People about his addiction and...
View ArticleAuthorities Share Chris Cornell Police Report as Tom Morello Pens Tribute
By Hayden Wright Chris Cornell died in a Detroit hotel room in May, and police have released investigative details from the scene. Per a Freedom of Information request, authorities confirmed that...
View ArticleChildren’s Music Therapy Program Established to Honor Chris Cornell
By Abby Hassler The non-profit Childhaven announced today (July 20) the establishment of the “Chris Cornell Music Therapy Program at Childhaven” in memory of the late musician. This announcement...
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