Chris Cornell RIP

Philly_Q · May 2017

FRockStar said:

Philly_Q said:

FRockStar said:

MagicPigDetective said:

His last tweet before the gig hashtagged #nomorebullshit. Turns out this is a song by camper van beethoven. The lyrics are:

No more bullshit, no more mtv, no more rock starts, no more bullshit
Elvis presley died and no-one knows why

Omg

Wow. A suicide note of sorts. Or a cry for help. But no one spotted it..
The tweet also says:
"#Detroit finally back to Rock City! "
The end of Detroit Rock City by Kiss goes:
" Twelve o'clock, I gotta rock
There's a truck ahead, lights starin' at my eyes
Oh my God, no time to turn
I got to laugh 'cause I know I'm gonna die
Why"

Maybe he'd been planning it for a while & decided on the place to do it?

Or, like most of us, he associated the words "Detroit" and "Rock City" and never knew - or never gave much thought to - the song's lyrics. Please don't read too much into this.

Yes. Quite possibly. In any case, it's not important. Just a sad loss of life. And very sad that he leaves three children who will be tainted by this for ever.

Agreed. Amen to to that.

Teetonetal · May 2017

joneve · May 2017

One of my heroes, along with Layne Staley

and Andrew Wood (Mother Love Bone)

.

I was out all day yesterday in London so didn't really have time to think about it too much or reflect...but was absolutely devo'd. Finally listening to Badmotorfinger really fucking loud in the office.

Absolutely incredible voice and another of the greats gone.

richardhomer · May 2017

I've kept out of the thread as I'm not familiar with the guy's music - though obviously it's very sad that he thought this was the only way.

I know two people who's mothers killed themselves when they were young - it had a devastating effect on both of them....

underdog · May 2017

Confirmed as suicide, being rich and famous doesn't make you immune to mental health problems, so sad.

On a positive note, his solo acoustic version of Billie Jean is pretty much perfection.

joeyowen · May 2017

underdog said:

Confirmed as suicide, being rich and famous doesn't make you immune to mental health problems, so sad.

I was talking about this last night with my other half.

On the surface, he had his Wife, kids, 1000s of fans, enough money. From the outside looking in he had everything. It is so sad that whatever demons he had, he couldn't beat.

joneve · May 2017

On a purely selfish note, I never got round to seeing them live, and will now never get the chance

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Just sad to think he couldn't turn to anyone for help.

RIP Chris.

underdog · May 2017

joneve said:

On a purely selfish note, I never got round to seeing them live, and will now never get the chance

Just sad to think he couldn't turn to anyone for help.

RIP Chris.

Yeah, I didn't get to see him live either, seeing Eddie Vedder doing a solo gigg in a few weeks is going to be interesting. Eddie took Cobain's death badly and they didn't even get along, PJ and Chris were friends so could be a very dark show.

joneve · May 2017

underdog said:

joneve said:

On a purely selfish note, I never got round to seeing them live, and will now never get the chance

Just sad to think he couldn't turn to anyone for help.

RIP Chris.

Yeah, I didn't get to see him live either, seeing Eddie Vedder doing a solo gigg in a few weeks is going to be interesting. Eddie took Cobain's death badly and they didn't even get along, PJ and Chris were friends so could be a very dark show.

Yep

Musicman20 · May 2017

Kebabkid said:

antifash said:

Teetonetal said:

Sad news.

Cobain, Staley, Weiland and now Cornell

What does it mean when your idols kill themselves?

That whatever your status in life, even iconic, we're all human, which makes us vulnerable and susceptible to the same things.

Whilst performers, artists etc use their platform as an outlet, it can also be to mask what's really going in their lives.

Mental health is a massive issue and we've just set up an awareness and support system at my work as we've had 4 people take their lives in the last 12 years and God knows how many other people are suffering with issues. See and ask what's in your own work place and is it enough?

As has been said here, if you're suffering or you think someone is acting out of character or seems anxious etc, reach out, particularly men who've think it's a taboo issue. Even as strangers to each other here, help has been extended to those that have suffered or suffer and take the gear talk away and you'll see that this forum has been one mighty fine place for such things and causes.

Anyone suffering, try to be kind to yourself and reach out, talk to someone and seek professional help.

Have a good day everyone

I accidentally hit the 'lol' button after 'wisdom' sorry. Great post....it's only now that it seems we are accepting the fact that mental health needs to be dealt with. I've had my fair share of anxiety and luckily come through it...but the world still needs a nudge to help people and we ALL need less stress. There is SO much pressure now.

Alterlifeson · May 2017

From the latest it looks like his death may have been caused by an overdose of anxiety medication, known for giving suicidal thoughts. So sad. Don't know of this makes it better or worse knowing he may not have meant to do it.

strumjoughlamps · May 2017

day to myself today so have had the turntable on most of the day and spun

Ultramega OK
Louder than Love
Badmotorfinger
Superunknown
Temple of the Dog

what a great day I have had, a little sad at times but all great memories aged 17-22 came flooding back.

Deijavoo · May 2017

I hadn't been on here since before he died. Was kinda dreading this thread for some reason.

Was properly wounded at this news on Thursday morning.

joeyowen · May 2017

Teetonetal said:

I'm 10 minutes in. It's a nice, but hard watch

tone1 · May 2017

joeyowen said:

Teetonetal said:

I'm 10 minutes in. It's a nice, but hard watch

This is the reality of a Celebrity death....He was someone's Husband, Father, Son, Bother and in Pete's case, a good friend...Pete looks understandably shattered by the news..R.I.P

stickyfiddle · May 2017

I've been listening to this today. Cornell and his daughter singing Bob Marley. It was already brilliant but in light of the last couple of days it's heartbreaking.

Modulus_Amps · May 2017

Loved his singing and he song writing, glad he has a massive back catalogue to remind us of him

seems his song writing sadly became real life though.... in a way.

There was a man who had a face, that looked a lot like me.
I saw him in the mirror and, I fought him in the street;
Then when he turned away, I shot him in the head.
Then I came to realize, I had killed myself.
Exploder - Audioslave

joeyowen · May 2017

aww his brother wrote this. I'm not gonna lie, the pictures brought a tear to my eye. I have a picture so similar of my first son holding my second.

"Friends,

"It's been difficult to put words together. My heart is broken.

"Chris was always just my brother. We just 'were.' No pretense. No dog and pony show. We didn't have to get deep all the time. Sometimes we only needed to just be in the same room and just be present. That was enough.

"It wasn't until this week, it really hit me how he belonged to the world. That he is an icon and a legend. That being said, I am so sorry to YOU for your loss.

"Artists, actors, musicians. We rely on these people to lift us up. To inspire us and distract us in times of trouble. Chris protected us when we needed him to. His one of a kind-ness surrounded us like a suit of armor. He was a warrior and a wizard. A howling wolf and a trusted mentor.

"My brother gave freely of his gifts and it was never a struggle. He kept himself from the saturation of celebrity in such a humble way. The power and anger and passion of my brother's music was always genuine, original and legitimate.

"He was the powerful, sensitive, fragile, angry, mystical creature that will exist forever in his body of work. And he did it for ALL of us. Giving it away. Leaving all on the stage or in the recordings that will keep him immortal.

"I will never wrap my head around his passing. I've been in shock since I heard the news. I can't and won't let him go.

"Please know, with all the humility I can muster from the depths of a pulverized heart, I THANK EACH OF YOU for your kindness and condolences. THANK YOU for finding me through YOUR tears.

"Hold your brothers close. Much Love! -PC

"The first time and the last time we were together."

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