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Grunge pioneer Chris Cornell, Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman, dies aged 52 Grunge pioneer Chris Cornell, 'Soundgarden' and 'Audioslave' frontman, dies aged 52
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Musician Chris Cornell died aged 52 in Detroit on Wednesday night. The Soundgarden and Audioslave lead singer’s death was “sudden and unexpected” according to a statement from his representative. Musician Chris Cornell, 52, died in Detroit on Wednesday night. The 'Soundgarden' and 'Audioslave' lead singer’s death was “sudden and unexpected,” according to a statement from his representative.
The statement said his family was working closely with the medical examiner to determine the cause of death.The statement said his family was working closely with the medical examiner to determine the cause of death.
Cornell was on stage Wednesday performing with Soundgarden at the Fox Theatre Detroit. Images of the show were posted on Twitter by the venue. Born in Seattle, Washington in 1964, Cornell formed 'Soundgarden' alongside guitarist Kim Thyail and bassist Hiro Yamamoto in 1984. In 1988 they signed with A&M, becoming the first grunge band to sign with a major label.
Cornell is largely credited with opening the gates to bands including 'Nirvana,' 'Pearl Jam' and 'Alice in Chains' to bring their sound to a mainstream audience.
Cornell was on stage Wednesday performing with 'Soundgarden' at the Fox Theatre Detroit. Images of the show were posted on Twitter by the venue. He also tweeted before the show of his excitement of performing.
Cornell can be seen performing on stage in a video posted from the crowd. One comment posted from the show said “Chris Cornell needed to rest his war torn vocal cords.”Cornell can be seen performing on stage in a video posted from the crowd. One comment posted from the show said “Chris Cornell needed to rest his war torn vocal cords.”
He tweeted before the show of his excitement of performing. The musician was touring with 'Soundgarden' and had a number of tour dates scheduled, including Columbus, Ohio on Friday.
The musician was touring with Soundgarden and had a number of tour dates scheduled, including Columbus, Ohio on Friday. Musician Dave Navarro, founding member of the band 'Jane’s Addiction,' tweeted “SO SO stunned to hear about Chris Cornell! Such a terrible and sad loss! Thinking of his family tonight! RIP.”
Cornell was credited for his role in taking the grunge sound into the mainstream in the 1990s.
Musician Dave Navarro, founding member of the band Jane’s Addiction, tweeted “SO SO stunned to hear about Chris Cornell! Such a terrible and sad loss! Thinking of his family tonight! RIP.”