Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell Dead at 52 – Rolling Stone

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Chris Cornell, lead singer for Soundgarden, has died at age 52.

Chris Cornell, a dynamic vocalist and guitarist whose versatile showmanship as Soundgarden and Temple of the Dog‘s frontman was a signpost of the grunge era, died Wednesday night, 5.17.17.

Detroit police are investigating the death as a possible suicide, according to The Associated Press. He was 52.

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Chris Cornell of Soundgarden at Northern Invasion 5.13-14. 2017 – Tiffany Melson Photography-5

The Chirs Cornell was in Detroit at the time of his death, having played a show with Soundgarden, who were on tour, earlier in the evening. “His wife, Vicky, and family were shocked to learn of his sudden and unexpected passing, and they will be working closely with the medical examiner to determine the cause,” his publicist said in a statement. They also asked for fans to respect their privacy.

Chris Cornell’s artistry was marked by his impressive multi-octave vocal range and a rare sensitivity for heavy music. With Soundgarden, he could shift between raging metal declarations (“Jesus Christ Pose”), somber mood pieces (“Fell on Black Days”) and psychedelia (“Black Hole Sun”) with ease.

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Chris Cornell of Soundgarden at Northern Invasion 5.13-14. 2017 – Tiffany Melson Photography-10

 

Source: Rolling Stone

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