Two years ago Chris Cornell passed away leaving a huge loss in the world. The legacy he left behind with bands like Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog and Audioslave, as well as his chart-topping solo career will never be dimmed. Tributes to Cornell are ever present with a statue unveiled this year, his wife Vicky raising public awareness for mental health and suicide prevention causes wit ha foundation and a documentary in the works. We will miss and mourn him forever. Check out some Cornell greatest hitsContinue reading
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New Documentary About Chris Cornell In Development
According to Film Industry news sour Variety, a long-discussed documentary film about the life of Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple of the Dog) is in development. The film will be produced by Cornell’s widow, Vicky, along with Brad Pitt and Peter Berg’s Film 45 production company. Berg (Lone Survivor, Deepwater Horizon) will direct. Both Pitt and Berg were personal friends of Cornell ‘s. Last month saw a tribute concert for charity for Cornell which saw superstars of rock, metal and pop perform Cornell classics, as well as a reunion of Soundgarden, Audioslave, and Temple of the Dog. Cornell committed suicide in 2017. Continue reading
Watch Footage From The Star-Studded Chris Cornell Tribute Show
Last night in Los Angeles, the Tribute To Chris Cornell concert was a celebration of life and music. From Metallica, The Foo Fighters and Melvins, to all-star versions of Cornell led groups Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog and Audioslave and even his solo career, it was a night and a show to remember. We have fan-filmed footage and the full setlists of guests below. Continue reading
Chris Cornell Official Biography Coming In 2020
Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple of The Dog, and award-winning solo artist will have a biography published in 2020, by author and Rolling Stone and Billboard writer Corbin Reiff. Reiff made the announcement via Twitter. So far Reiff mentioned in his tweets that he has interviewed legendary Seattle producer Jack Endino, and Seattle music critic Dawn Anderson, the first person to ever review the band’s music back in 1986. Cornell, who committed suicide in 2017 at age 52, leaving in a devastating loss in the music world, so any details about his life from an official source would shed some light on his life and be a balm to his legions of fans. Continue reading
Foo Fighters, Metallica, Ryan Adams And More To Headline Chris Cornell Tribute Concert
The Foo Fighters, Metallica alongside members of Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple Of The Dog, and Ryan Adams will participate to honor the memory of Chris Cornell with a tribute concert. “I Am The Highway: A Tribute To Chris Cornell” will be hosted by late-night TV host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel as and will feature other surprise guests. Proceeds from the show will benefit the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation (EBMRF). Tickets for “I Am The Highway: A Tribute To Chris Cornell” go on sale to the general public this Friday, November 16 at 10 a.m. PST. We will see the release of new Chris Cornell music this week in the form of a new boxed set/compilation. Continue reading
Statue Memorializing Chris Cornell Unveiled in Seattle
Vicky Cornell and the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) celebrated Seattle’s son, music icon and late singer/songwriter Chris Cornell, with the public unveiling of a commemorative statue. The life-size statue, commissioned and donated to the museum by Vicky Cornell, will stand outside MoPOP’s south entrance facing Fifth Avenue North. The statue sculpted by artist Nick Marras shows the legend rocking out with a guitar, typically of his visage in his prime. Watch the unveiling video from the event and images from Wolverine Kills. Continue reading
Hear A Brand New Song By Chris Cornell, New Album And Boxed Set Incoming
A new, previously unreleased song has been released by the family of Chris Cornell. The track from the late Soundgarden, Audioslave, and Temple of The Dog singer comes from a new self-titled solo album collection Chris Cornell, and also available as a 4 CD limited-edition deluxe box set. The first release since his passing in 2017, the album will be made available by Cornell’s wife, Vicky Cornell, on behalf of the Chris Cornell estate through Ume. Listen to the never before heard track’When Bad Does Good’ now.Continue reading
Chris Cornell Died One Year Ago Today
It still seems unbelievable, but Chris Cornell died one year ago today. The music world is still being deeply affected by his loss in the year since he passed away, with tributes coming in and his wife Vicky raising public awareness for mental health and suicide prevention causes. There has rarely been a talent like Chris in the music world, and certainly very few artists with both solo success, and acclaim with three different bands such as Soundgarden, Audioslave, and Temple of the Dog. We will miss and mourn him forever. Continue reading
Vigil To Mark The Passing Of Chris Cornell Cornell To Take Place This Weekend
A public vigil will be held this weekend to mark the one year anniversary of the death of Chris Cornell, according to his wife. The event will be held on May 18th in Los Angeles. Continue reading
Watch Corey Taylor Pay Tribute To Chris Cornell With A Cover- Getaway Car
Corey Taylor paid a touching tribute to late singer Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple of the Dog and his solo work, with a lovely cover of ‘Getaway Car’. Taylor posted a video of himself performing the Audioslave track on his Instagram account. Continue reading