Chris Cornell dead at 52
05-18-17, 03:37 AM
#2
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Chris Cornell dead at 52
It was the lead story on the news on Fox2 Detroit at 430am this morning.
Soundgarden possibly in my top ten bands of all time.
I would call them borderline RocknRoll HOFers.
Soundgarden possibly in my top ten bands of all time.
I would call them borderline RocknRoll HOFers.
05-18-17, 04:01 AM
#3
Re: Chris Cornell dead at 52
Wow. And I was just singing "Hunger Strike" to myself when I was making a midnight snack earlier.
RIP
RIP
05-18-17, 04:43 AM
#4
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Chris Cornell dead at 52
WTF???
I did not expect this at all. Layne Staley, Kurt Cobain, Scott Weiland - I think most of us saw those coming (at least as possibilities), but Chris Cornell? No way.
I'm stunned. I really can't believe it.
And he really was a great singer. I'm not the biggest Soundgarden or Audioslave fan (I like some songs from both bands, but dislike just as many), but I had (and still have) a ton of respect for Cornell. I was actually interested to hear what Audioslave could do as far as new material a decade removed from when they were active.
He will be missed for sure.
I did not expect this at all. Layne Staley, Kurt Cobain, Scott Weiland - I think most of us saw those coming (at least as possibilities), but Chris Cornell? No way.
I'm stunned. I really can't believe it.
And he really was a great singer. I'm not the biggest Soundgarden or Audioslave fan (I like some songs from both bands, but dislike just as many), but I had (and still have) a ton of respect for Cornell. I was actually interested to hear what Audioslave could do as far as new material a decade removed from when they were active.
He will be missed for sure.
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05-18-17, 05:40 AM
#6
Re: Chris Cornell dead at 52
WTF happened. He didn't have any current substance issues? I'll be honest, lately, he has looked a little too thin and frail... maybe he was sick.
I was lucky to have seen Cornell solo and then when Soundgarden got back together in 2011. I was really looking forward to the likely possibility of an Audioslave tour.
Damn, this sucks.
05-18-17, 05:53 AM
#7
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Chris Cornell dead at 52
One news outlet is reporting possible suicide.
http://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detr...-52-in-detroit
I find that hard to believe, but who knows?
I watched some clips from last nights show at the bottom of that story, and he looked really disinterested - as if he didn't want to be there. Was that his usual performing style, or was that out of the oridinary? (I'm used to musicians having more enthusiasm and looking like they're actually enjoying playing on stage...)
http://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detr...-52-in-detroit
I find that hard to believe, but who knows?
I watched some clips from last nights show at the bottom of that story, and he looked really disinterested - as if he didn't want to be there. Was that his usual performing style, or was that out of the oridinary? (I'm used to musicians having more enthusiasm and looking like they're actually enjoying playing on stage...)
05-18-17, 06:56 AM
#10
Re: Chris Cornell dead at 52
One news outlet is reporting possible suicide.
http://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detr...-52-in-detroit
I find that hard to believe, but who knows?
I watched some clips from last nights show at the bottom of that story, and he looked really disinterested - as if he didn't want to be there. Was that his usual performing style, or was that out of the oridinary? (I'm used to musicians having more enthusiasm and looking like they're actually enjoying playing on stage...)
http://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detr...-52-in-detroit
I find that hard to believe, but who knows?
I watched some clips from last nights show at the bottom of that story, and he looked really disinterested - as if he didn't want to be there. Was that his usual performing style, or was that out of the oridinary? (I'm used to musicians having more enthusiasm and looking like they're actually enjoying playing on stage...)
05-18-17, 07:08 AM
#11
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Chris Cornell dead at 52
Wow totally unexpected news. I liked some of Soundgarden's work but wasn't a diehard fan. I really like Temple of the Dog though and he was a good singer. RIP.
05-18-17, 07:37 AM
#12
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
Re: Chris Cornell dead at 52
Damn, what a shock. I was never much into Soundgarden, but I loved Chris's solo work. He had such a unique vocal and range.
I'm also in shock that Sammy Hagar is approaching 70. Life is going by too freaking fast.
I'm also in shock that Sammy Hagar is approaching 70. Life is going by too freaking fast.
05-18-17, 07:48 AM
#13
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Re: Chris Cornell dead at 52
One news outlet is reporting possible suicide.
http://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detr...-52-in-detroit
I find that hard to believe, but who knows?
I watched some clips from last nights show at the bottom of that story, and he looked really disinterested - as if he didn't want to be there. Was that his usual performing style, or was that out of the oridinary? (I'm used to musicians having more enthusiasm and looking like they're actually enjoying playing on stage...)
http://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detr...-52-in-detroit
I find that hard to believe, but who knows?
I watched some clips from last nights show at the bottom of that story, and he looked really disinterested - as if he didn't want to be there. Was that his usual performing style, or was that out of the oridinary? (I'm used to musicians having more enthusiasm and looking like they're actually enjoying playing on stage...)
05-18-17, 07:49 AM
#14
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Chris Cornell dead at 52
05-18-17, 07:59 AM
#16
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Chris Cornell dead at 52
Damn. I have been listening to some Soundgarden live shit in my car all week.
Eddie Vedder is the only one of the major players from that scene and era left.
Eddie Vedder is the only one of the major players from that scene and era left.
05-18-17, 08:04 AM
#17
Re: Chris Cornell dead at 52
I close my eyes and walk a thousand years, A thousand years that aren't mine Shocking news to wake up to today.
The Today Show highlighted his last tweet but someone didn't check one of the hashtags. Oops...
05-18-17, 08:38 AM
#22
DVD Talk Godfather & 2020 TOTY Winner
Re: Chris Cornell dead at 52
Wow, shocking and sad news. I really liked Soundgarden and some of his solo stuff. His Bond song kicked ass.
05-18-17, 08:42 AM
#24
Moderator
Re: Chris Cornell dead at 52
Damn, sad and shocking news. I was never a big Soundgarden fan, but I recognized the guy's talent. His Audioslave and solo material was underrated.
Way too young.
Way too young.
05-18-17, 08:57 AM
#25
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Chris Cornell dead at 52
Shitty news to wake up to.
Saw him live once here at The Wiltern after Audioslave broke up and way before Soundgarden reunited. I also saw Audioslave 2-3 times in concert. Shit, never did get to see Soundgarden live either.
Saw him live once here at The Wiltern after Audioslave broke up and way before Soundgarden reunited. I also saw Audioslave 2-3 times in concert. Shit, never did get to see Soundgarden live either.
