Grunge rock pioneer Chris Cornell, lead singer for Soundgarden and Audioslave, has died at 52. Reports say Cornell died at MGM Grand Detroit following concert at the Fox Theatre. Detroit police have said that he died from an apparent suicide. Fans across Metro Detroit and the world are stunned. Those at the show said all appeared normal Wednesday night.
The music world is also feeling his loss deeply.
#Detroit finally back to Rock City!!!! @soundgarden #nomorebullshit pic.twitter.com/BqXx9veFoD
— Chris Cornell (@chriscornell) May 18, 2017
Video from his final show at The Fox Theatre
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
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
A mutual friend called me and tells me my bro passed away. #RIPChrisCornell You are a great artist Love to Vicki and fam @nilerodgers pic.twitter.com/FhG0fhT0q1
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) May 18, 2017
I AM SO SADDENED BY CHRIS CORNELL PASSING. @soundgarden
— GAVIN ROSSDALE (@GavinRossdale) May 18, 2017
TOTAL SHOCK.GREAT MAN.GREAT BAND.GREAT LOSS. LOVE TO EVERYONE IN HIS WORLD. XXX
