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ALICE IN CHAINS' JERRY CANTRELL On CHRIS CORNELL's Death: 'It's Never Going To Make Sense'

ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell has told Rolling Stone magazine that Chris Cornell was "the last guy in the world I thought that would happen to," referring to the SOUNDGARDEN frontman's tragic passing in Detroit. "That's not the way that book was supposed to end. And it was not the way tha...

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EDDIE VEDDER Delivers Emotional Tour Opener In Amsterdam

According to The Pulse Of Radio, PEARL JAM frontman Eddie Vedder delivered an emotional performance on Saturday night (May 27) when he opened a solo European tour in Amsterdam. Vedder reportedly never mentioned late SOUNDGARDEN singer Chris Cornell directly, but fans in attendance said that the deat...

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LZZY HALE Talks New HALESTORM Music, Pays Tribute To CHRIS CORNELL (Audio)

HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale was recently interviewed by Wes Styles of the 97.7 WQLZ radio station. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for HALESTO...

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GUNS N' ROSES Performs Cover Of SOUNDGARDEN's 'Black Hole Sun' For CHRIS CORNELL In Ireland (Video)

GUNS N' ROSES paid tribute to Chris Cornell earlier tonight by performing a cover version of SOUNDGARDEN's "Black Hole Sun" at the opening concert of GN'R's European tour at Slane Castle in Meath, Ireland. Fan-filmed video footage of the rendition can be seen below. "This one's to you, Chris. 'Black...

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METALLICA, PEARL JAM, SOUNDGARDEN, LINKIN PARK Members Pay Tribute To CHRIS CORNELL At Memorial Service (Photos)

Members of METALLICA, PEARL JAM, LINKIN PARK, NIRVANA and JANE'S ADDICTION are among the friends and colleagues who paid their respects to SOUNDGARDEN singer Chris Cornell earlier today (Friday, May 26) as his ashes were laid in his final resting place. The private event on the Fairbanks Lawn at Hol...

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CHRIS CORNELL Manager On Singer's Suicide: 'It's Incredibly Bizarre'

Chris Cornell's longtime manager, Ron Laffitte, says that the SOUNDGARDEN fronman "must have been out of his right mind" to have committed suicide just hours after performing with the band in Detroit on May 17. The singer was pronounced dead on May 18 after being found unresponsive in his Detroit h...

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CHRIS CORNELL's Music Sales And Streams Up More Than Five Hundred Percent Following His Death

According to Billboard, Chris Cornell's catalog of music — including his solo releases and recordings with his various bands — has seen a 552 percent increase in combined sales and on-demand streams since his tragic passing on May 17. Cornell's songs have been streamed (in both audio and video forma...

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Watch A 225-Person Choir Sing 'Black Hole Sun' In Tribute To CHRIS CORNELL

A 225-person Canadian choir has paid tribute to Chris Cornell by covering SOUNDGARDEN's classic song "Black Hole Sun". Toronto's Choir! Choir! Choir!, which has made a name for itself by turning its audiences into choirs, directing each one in a celebration of contemporary pop songs, delivered a mas...

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SOUL ASYLUM, KING'S X, LIVING COLOUR Members Pay Tribute To CHRIS CORNELL At 'Ultimate Jam Night' (Video)

In response to the tragic passing of Chris Cornell, Ultimate Jam Night, the long-running show in residency at Hollywood's Whisky A Go Go held a special tribute in his honor on Tuesday, May 23. The event was free of charge and was broadcast worldwide on Zinna.TV. A long list of performers — including...

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MASTODON's BILL KELLIHER Was 'Totally Shocked And Overwhelmed With Grief' Over CHRIS CORNELL's Death

MASTODON guitarist Bill Kelliher says that he was "totally shocked and overwhelmed with grief" over Chris Cornell's death. The SOUNDGARDEN frontman was pronounced dead last Thursday morning after being found unresponsive in his Detroit hotel room on Wednesday night. The band had played a concert at...

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CHRIS CORNELL's Wife VICKY Pens Letter To Late Husband: 'I Will Fight for You'

Chris Cornell's wife, Vicky, has penned a letter to the late SOUNDGARDEN and AUDIOSLAVE frontman, who died last week at age 52. Cornell was pronounced dead early Thursday morning after being found unresponsive in his Detroit hotel room on Wednesday night. SOUNDGARDEN had played a concert at the Fox...

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KORN's BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH On CHRIS CORNELL's Death: 'It Just Hit Me Hard'

KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch says that Chris Cornell's death hit him hard, explaining that he can't stop thinking about the SOUNDGARDEN frontman's children. The 52-year-old Cornell was pronounced dead early Thursday morning after being found unresponsive in his Detroit hotel room on Wednesday n...

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SOUNDGARDEN's Front-Of-House Engineer Says CHRIS CORNELL Seemed 'High' And 'F**ked Up' During Last Concert

Chris Cornell seemed to be under the influence of drugs during his last-ever performance, says his longtime front-of-house engineer and tour manager. The 52-year-old SOUNDGARDEN frontman was pronounced dead early Thursday morning after being found unresponsive in his Detroit hotel room on Wednesday...

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CHRIS CORNELL's Remains Cremated Ahead Of Private Funeral Service

The private funeral for SOUNDGARDEN singer Chris Cornell, who passed away last week, will be held on Friday, May 26 at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, California. Ahead of Friday's service, Cornell's remains were cremated yesterday (Tuesday, May 23),as a small group of family and friends...

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Former FOO FIGHTERS Guitarist Calls CHRIS CORNELL Suicide 'Selfish,' Walks His Comments Back

Former FOO FIGHTERS guitarist Franz Stahl criticized late SOUNDGARDEN and AUDIOSLAVE singer Chris Cornell (pictured) for committing suicide — in comments that Stahl later walked back. According to The Pulse Of Radio, Stahl's initial Facebook post read: "Wow…I find it very sad as a father to see all...