Rock fans woke up this morning to the shocking news that Chris Cornell of Soundgarden died last night in Detroit following a concert. Cornell was also the frontman for Audioslave.
Cornell’s representative Brian Bumbery said the death was “sudden and unexpected.” The grunge band split in 1997, but reunited in 2010. They are credited, along with Nirvana, with helping grunge rock become mainstream.
The 52-year-old singer had been upbeat about Soundgarden’s tour. He even tweeted before last night’s concert, just hours before his death.
#Detroit finally back to Rock City!!!! @soundgarden #nomorebullshit pic.twitter.com/BqXx9veFoD
— Chris Cornell (@chriscornell) May 18, 2017
You can hear Cornell sing “Spoonman” for the last time in the video below. This is from Wednesday night’s concert in Detroit.
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Other musicians tweeted out their shock and sympathy at the loss of Cornell.
RIP Chris Cornell
Incredibly Talented
Incredibly Young
Incredibly Missed. pic.twitter.com/pKNI4tKiXz— Jimmy Page (@JimmyPage) 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
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
Cornell’s family and friends certainly can use our prayers as they grieve.
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Source: The Guardian
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