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Christopher John Cornell ( né Boyle; July 20, 1964 – May 18, 2017) was an American musician. He was best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and the primary lyricist for the rock bands Soundgarden and Audioslave. He also had a solo career and contributed to numerous movie soundtracks.
Audioslave was an American rock supergroup formed in Glendale, California, in 2001. The four-piece band consisted of Soundgarden's lead singer and rhythm guitarist Chris Cornell with Rage Against the Machine members Tom Morello (lead guitar), Tim Commerford (bass/backing vocals), and Brad Wilk (drums).
May 1, 2023 · Following the band’s breakup, Cornell embarked on a successful solo career and founded the group Audioslave with members of Rage Against The Machine. Cornell seemed to have it all. But by the time Soundgarden reunited in 2016, his demons had returned to haunt him.
Achieving multi-platinum success with three legendary bands – selling over 30 million records worldwide – he forged his own unique identity over three decades as a Grammy® Award-winning, Golden Globe nominated singer, songwriter, guitarist, composer and lyricist.
May 18, 2017 · Chris Cornell, who first gained fame as the lead singer of Soundgarden and later the band Audioslave, was found dead of suicide by hanging at MGM Grand Detroit following the band’s performance...
Audioslave’s live debut is on November 25, 2002, performing on the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City, for the Late Show with David Letterman. It’s the first time any band has appeared on Letterman’s marquee.
May 18, 2017 · Chris Cornell, the Seattle native who gained fame as the lead singer of the bands Soundgarden and later Audioslave, has died at age 52 after performing in Detroit.
May 18, 2017 · Chris Cornell, the powerful, dynamic singer whose band Soundgarden was one of the architects of grunge music, died on Wednesday night in Detroit hours after the band had performed there. He was...
May 18, 2017 · Chris Cornell, the lead singer of Soundgarden and Audioslave, has died aged 52. Update: Cornell died after killing himself medical officials have announced. His representative Brian Bumbery...
May 19, 2017 · The 52-year-old Audioslave musician, who created a Bond Theme, died shortly after leaving the stage in Detroit on Wednesday night and reportedly "appeared normal" as he greeted fans outside.
