Well shit, that just made me sad.
Well, Golden Gardens park in Seattle is sure to be covered in bouquets by morning. He was a good man.
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I wasn't a big fan of the grunge scene when it started, but I soon realized just how much talent was packed into that scene. Chris Cornell was arguably the best vocalist to come out of it and one of the best of his generation period. Sad to see him go so young (just turned 52 myself so the age make hit all the harder).
Once upon a time, he was a friend of mine. Very sad.
Another shock..what is it with this year..
Depressing beyond all belief. Through the '90s, his music stayed with me...I was a fan of Audioslave from day one. I won't be focusing on what he could have done next, but instead everything he left behind to remember him by.
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His Bond track was better than any other. RIP to one taken too soon.
It's now being reported that he died of "suicide by hanging." We'll never know or maybe understand why he'd do that, but regardless, it's still a horrid loss.
Was just going to update this. As you say Katie, what would have driven him to this is baffling but it's so sad he felt he had no other choice.
Whatsoever I've feared has come to life
Whatsoever I've fought off became my life
Just when everyday seemed to greet me with a smile
Sunspots have faded and now I'm doing time
Cause I fell on black days
-Soundgarden.
Seattle is covered in black clouds today
and crows fall like flower petals from the sky
wings like silent songs and prayers
disappearing into the hole that's opened up in our hearts
for those who don't get why we mourn the deaths of artists, understand that they have been a respite from the storm, a haven when all around us goes dark and fear eats at our souls. They've been family, friends, role models, cheerleaders, and teachers. They have been there when those who should have been have failed us. They helped us through bad times and helped show us how to survive when things are hard. Sometimes they help us get out of bed. Sometimes they keep us on our feet when we want to give up. Sometimes they save our lives. Artists have inspired us in endless ways during our lives. Shown us the beauty, the ugly, comforted us through fear and through anger. We've made memories with them, so when they die, a part of us dies.
RIP Chris. Love to your family, friends, and fans. You will be greatly missed.
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I'm still so sad about this. Was listening to all his music today. Black Hole Sun was the first song I ever danced to with a boy - that memory is imprinted forever - youth and nostalgia and ugh... So tragic to lose one of the good ones. So much creativity and artistry lends itself to darkness, and sometimes it just keeps you. RIP.
Damn! The guy had a great career. And now, 52 isn't really old. That sucks.
I had only ever seen him live once on his Higher Truth Tour. He was excellent. Really shocked me finding this out.
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