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Chris Cornell: The Iconic Voice of Grunge Music and Hollywood Soundtracks

Discover the career and background of Chris Cornell, the iconic singer of Audioslave and Soundgarden. Read about his influence on grunge music and his work on famous movie soundtracks.

Chris Cornell: The Man Behind the Music

The 90s were a wild time for rock music, and we have some of the greatest singers of all time to thank for that. Kurt Cobain, Axl Rose, and of course, Chris Cornell, were the stars of the show. Chris was the frontman for two of the most iconic bands of the era, Audioslave and Soundgarden. These bands produced some of the most defining songs of the 90s, like Like a Stone and Black Hole Sun. With Chris’s incredible four-octave range, his voice was so dramatic and enigmatic that he even lent it to some of the biggest box-office films of the time, like Sunshower and You Know My Name.

Chris was heavily influenced by other rock legends like The Beatles, and he went on to create one of the most defining genres of the 90s – grunge music. This genre combined elements of metal, alternative, and punk rock, and it was made famous by bands like Nirvana (the band that launched Dave Grohl‘s epic career) and Pearl Jam. Grunge music has become synonymous with Seattle, where Chris grew up. He won three Grammy Awards and sold close to 25 million albums in analog and digital recordings.

Despite all of his success, Chris believed that music should serve a greater purpose than just making money. He struggled with depression, alcohol, and drug addiction throughout his life, and tragically, he ended his life after a concert in May 2017. Chris Cornell was a true rock icon, and his music will continue to inspire generations to come.

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What was Chris Cornell’s Real Name?

Chris Cornell’s real name is Christopher John Boyle.

Where does Chris Cornell come from??

Cornell was born in Seattle to American parents Ed Boyle and Karen Cornell.

Was Chris Cornell married?

Chris Cornell was married twice. His first was with Susan Silver who was the manager of his band Soundgarden. After divorcing in 2004, he was then married to Vicky Karayiannis. At the time of his death, his wife was away from him as he was touring, playing in Detroit.

How many kids did Chris Cornell have?

From his two marriages, Cornell has three children, and they are Christopher Nicholas, Toni, and Lillian Jean.

Chris Cornell and His Children 🖤

 

How did Chris Cornell die?

After suffering from bouts of depression since he was a teenager, Chris Cornell then took his own life and hanged himself in his suite at the MGM Grand in Detroit.

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When did Chris Cornell die?

On May 17, 2017, Chris Cornell’s band, Soundgarden, finishes their concert. He then heads to his suite at the MGM Grand in Detroit to rest. He has a brief discussion with his wife at around 11 PM when he complains of tiredness. After a few minutes, his wife tries to call again; however, Cornell no longer responded to her mobile calls. She then calls and prompts Cornell’s bodyguard to check on Chris. His bodyguard was then able to break into Chris’s suite and finds him hanging. He then calls for medical personnel who tried to resuscitate. To no avail, Chris was pronounced dead at around 1:30 in the morning.

What is the height and weight of Chris Cornell?

Chris Cornell stood at 6 feet 3 inches or 191 centimeters and weighs 82 kilograms or 180 pounds.

Chris Cornell Appeared in David Letterman Tonight Show

How much was Chris Cornell’s net worth?

With Chris Cornell was considered to be one of the greatest rock singers of all time, his songwriting and singing prowess took him to great heights and made him win 3 Grammys, translating to a net worth of $60 million at the time of his death.

Chris Cornell Wins Best Rock Performance

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