American singer-songwriter
Born: July 20, 1964
Died: May 18, 2017
Chris Cornell was an American musician, singer, and songwriter, born on July 20, 1964, in Seattle, Washington. He gained fame as the lead vocalist for the iconic rock bands Soundgarden and Audioslave, and was also known for his successful solo career.
Cornell’s distinctive and powerful voice made him one of the most recognizable voices in the grunge music scene of the 1990s. As a frontman for Soundgarden, he contributed to their breakthrough album “Superunknown” in 1994, which included hits like “Black Hole Sun” and “Spoonman.” After Soundgarden’s breakup in 1997, he went on to form Audioslave with members of Rage Against the Machine, achieving further commercial success.
Apart from his work with bands, Chris Cornell released several solo albums, showcasing his versatile songwriting and vocal abilities. His solo hit “You Know My Name” was featured in the James Bond film “Casino Royale.”
Tragically, Chris Cornell passed away on May 18, 2017, at the age of 52, leaving behind a profound impact on the music world. His powerful voice, emotional lyrics, and influential contributions to grunge and alternative rock have secured his place as one of the greatest rock singers of all time. Cornell’s legacy continues to inspire and influence aspiring musicians worldwide.
Chris Cornell’s 5 most popular quotes
- And if you don’t believe the sun will rise, stand alone and greet the coming night in the last remaining light.
- I’m not a lyric writer to make statements. What I enjoy doing is making paintings with lyrics, creating colorful images. I think that’s more what entertainment and music should be.
- There’s something about losing friends, particularly young people, where it’s not something that you get over. I don’t believe there’s a healing process.
- Children should always feel like the adults are living in this world to nurture them, to take care of them, to protect them from any bad thing that might come.
- Children should always feel like the adults are living in this world to nurture them, to take care of them, to protect them from any bad thing that might come.
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