Chris Cornell
American singer and guitarist (1964–2017) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chris Cornell (Christopher John Boyle; July 20, 1964 – May 17, 2017) was an American singer. He is best known as the singer in the grunge band Soundgarden. He started the band in 1984 with lead guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto.[3] Cornell is regarded as one of the greatest vocalists in rock history.
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Born | Christopher John Boyle (1964-07-20)July 20, 1964 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Died | May 17, 2017(2017-05-17) (aged 52) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Cause of death | Suicide by hanging |
Resting place | Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood, California, United States |
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Years active | 1984–2017 |
Spouse(s) | Susan Silver (m. 1990; div. 2004) Vicky Karayiannis (m. 2004; his death 2017) |
Children | 3 |
Parent(s) | Ed Boyle Karen Cornell |
Relatives | Peter Boyle, Patrick Boyle, Katy Boyle, Suzy Boyle |
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Website | chriscornell |
He released his debut album in September 1999, Euphoria Morning. Later, in 2001, he began the supergroup Audioslave with the former members of Rage Against the Machine. Cornell recorded three albums as Audioslave's singer until the band's breakup in early 2007. His second solo album Carry On was released to mixed commercial success in June 2007.
Cornell was also a co-singer singer in a band, Temple of the Dog, with Eddie Vedder, that was formed as a tribute to a musician, Andrew Wood, who had died.[4]
Cornell was found dead at his Detroit, Michigan hotel room shortly after performing at a concert on May 17, 2017 at the age of 52.[5] The cause of death was determined to be suicide by hanging.[6][7]