We are still trying to come to terms with the loss of Chris Cornell, and we aren’t the only ones. Ever since the news broke that the legendary singer passed away after Soundgarden’s show in Detroit, tributes have been pouring out from musicians all over the world. As you’ll see below, Chris’ iconic career impacted artists from all genres of music, and it’s a testament to the incredible talent that is sadly no longer with us.
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
RIP Chris Cornell
Incredibly Talented
Incredibly Young
Incredibly Missed. pic.twitter.com/pKNI4tKiXz— Jimmy Page (@JimmyPage) May 18, 2017
STUNNED to hear the death of Chris Cornell. Music's loss. Greater still, his family has lost a father&husband. RIP. https://t.co/5NGC2YCcz1
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) May 18, 2017
Shocking news Chris Cornell passing last night in Detroit. Brilliant artist on so many levels. I am in shock. My condolences to his family.
— Peter Frampton (@peterframpton) May 18, 2017
Shocked & saddened by the news of Chris Cornell's passing. RIP. https://t.co/zewHDnsv1N
— Slash (@Slash) May 18, 2017
SO SO stunned to hear about Chris Cornell! Such a terrible and sad loss! Thinking of his family tonight! RIP
— Dave Navarro (@DaveNavarro) May 18, 2017
Chris Cornell: INCOMPARABLE Singer; Songwriter; Family Man. ONE OF THE GREATS. Turn this up: https://t.co/2hZJ4tjxkg pic.twitter.com/uKFWAOELeK
— Alice Cooper (@RealAliceCooper) May 18, 2017
Rest …Peace pic.twitter.com/YcN7QECCo0
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) May 18, 2017
— RageAgainsTheMachine (@RATM) 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
The REAL DEAL – GOD BLESS CHRIS CORNELL 1964 / 2O17 – tBLSt SDMF pic.twitter.com/4AEeLPg9it
— Zakk Wylde (@ZakkWyldeBLS) May 18, 2017
Jesus.
What a tragedy to wake up to…#ChrisCornell— Cream of Dual Jabbar (@CoreyTaylorRock) May 18, 2017
RIP Chris Cornell. Shocking & so sad. Amazing singer & songwriter. One of the best live singers I've seen/heard. #chriscornell #soundgarden
— Michael Amott (@Michael_Amott) May 18, 2017
RIP Chris Cornell. Chris was the most influential singer to me as a writer. I just saw him perform days ago. Completely devastated
— Mark Tremonti (@MarkTremonti) May 18, 2017
just heard about the passing of Chris Cornell, I'm deeply saddened by this. My ♥️ to his family and band #RIPChrisCornell say hello 2 heaven
— Charlie Benante (@skisum) May 18, 2017
Wow…this one is shocking. Chris Cornell was one of the benchmark vocalists of our generation…devastating loss. #RIPChrisCornell pic.twitter.com/x3F9rptL0D
— Mike Portnoy ? (@MikePortnoy) May 18, 2017
Tears in my eyes that this is your last ever tweet. We played here with u guys in 1992 ?thanks for your pipes @chriscornell u will b missed https://t.co/Xgbann0hd4
— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) May 18, 2017
Sad 2 hear of Chris Cornell passing..great singer and artist… another blow…RIP
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) May 18, 2017
So very very sad that we lost another beautifully gifted human today .. RIP brother #chriscornell?? pic.twitter.com/5MGCq0iEok
— Glenn Hughes (@glenn_hughes) May 18, 2017
A shining voice in music has left us in the midnight. He was a complex and gentle soul #ChrisCornell has flown into the black hole sun.
— Perry Farrell (@perryfarrell) May 18, 2017
Heavy hearts. God speed, Chris. Love and light, Kim, Ben, Matt, and Chris' family.https://t.co/3xqw9JXhu0
— Maynard J Keenan (@mjkeenan) May 18, 2017
Rest In Peace @ChrisCornell pic.twitter.com/AWHbeGoutL
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) May 18, 2017
Chris Cornell gone at 52, what a waste. One of my favourite singers and a lovely person, this news came as a complete shock. pic.twitter.com/T7aQ277Uos
— Tony Iommi (@tonyiommi) May 18, 2017
Rest in Peace @ChrisCornellhttps://t.co/wL4TjJg3lB pic.twitter.com/Ps2aPIBbSQ
— BlackSabbath (@BlackSabbath) May 18, 2017