Chris Cornell: Musicians Paying Tribute via Social Media
Published on May 18th, 2017 | Updated on May 18th, 2017 | By FanFest
After the news broke early this morning about the sudden passing of Soundgarden and Audioslave front man Chris Cornell, we are still shocked, saddened and trying to absorb the news that he is gone.
Since the announcement, many friends, family, fans and colleagues have been paying tribute in the own way. The most touching one I have seen is from Cornell’s longtime friend Chester Bennington of Linkin Park fame. Bennington posted the following:
With all of my love @chriscornell. pic.twitter.com/NFz0dnxfp8
— Chester Bennington (@ChesterBe) May 18, 2017
Some other tributes to the late Cornell:
Very sad news about Chris Cornell today. A sad loss of a great talent to the world, his friends and family. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/BlgxE6cJLH
— Joe Perry (@JoePerry) May 18, 2017
Rest In Peace @ChrisCornell pic.twitter.com/AWHbeGoutL
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) May 18, 2017
Chris Cornell: INCOMPARABLE Singer; Songwriter; Family Man. ONE OF THE GREATS. Turn this up: https://t.co/2hZJ4tjxkg pic.twitter.com/uKFWAOELeK
— Alice Cooper (@alicecooper) May 18, 2017
RIP Chris Cornell
Incredibly Talented
Incredibly Young
Incredibly Missed. pic.twitter.com/pKNI4tKiXz— Jimmy Page (@JimmyPage) May 18, 2017
Sad 2 hear of Chris Cornell passing..great singer and artist… another blow…RIP
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) May 18, 2017
https://twitter.com/genesimmons/status/865331201262923780
https://twitter.com/JohnMayer/status/865330786303606785
Tom's heartfelt eulogy to @chriscornell #SayHello2Heaven pic.twitter.com/IZJNvAX2c4
— rage against the machine (@RATM) May 18, 2017
So grateful that I was able to talk music & get the blessings and be allowed to remix two of his songs Rest in power my friend @chriscornell pic.twitter.com/s3dlMemwAu
— Steve Aoki (@steveaoki) 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
Sad to hear my friend @chriscornell passed away. A searcher of higher truth has entered the eternal hereafter. Prayers & Love to his family pic.twitter.com/FQDDavq7vc
— Yusuf / Cat Stevens (@YusufCatStevens) May 18, 2017
I didn't know you well, but I thank you for your kindness and your vast influence on me and so many others. Goodnight #ChrisCornell
— Brandon Boyd (@mybrandonboyd) May 18, 2017
Besides musicians, Actors which include some of our The Walking Dead family, sent out their thoughts:
RIP @chriscornell you'll be missed. pic.twitter.com/OzeM6tOZ6s
— Jeffrey Dean Morgan (@JDMorgan) May 18, 2017
@JDMorgan Another inspiration. Another artist. Another beautiful voice. Gone too soon. @chriscornell https://t.co/YWgz0AAI55
— Steven Ogg (@StevenOgg) May 18, 2017
https://twitter.com/DebraMessing/status/865292993200304130
On my deathbed I will pray
To the gods and the angels
Like a pagan to anyone
Who will take me to heaven……And on I read
Until the day was gone
And I sat in regret
Of all the things I’ve done
For all that I’ve blessed
And all that I’ve wronged
In dreams until my death
I will wander on~ Chris Cornell, Audioslave
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May you rest in eternal peace…You may be gone but you will never be forgotten. Your spirit and legacy will live on…
Shannon Toohey is Editor-In-Chief of FanFest.com. She graduated from Hofstra University in 2015 with a B.A. in Journalism from the Lawrence Herbert School of Communications. Shannon has been a proud member of the Fan Fest team since 2013. Tweet her in your prettiest bird voice: @shannontoo
