Chris Cornell - dead at 52

gonzo · 05-18-2017, 04:18 PM

4 octave range. Special.

He had big time depression issues that he tried to numb with substances and then he cleaned up.
Depression can be some scary, scary stuff. Treatment is usually chemical but some are able to walk it off after intense counseling. The later is very rare.

I hate to report this, but he was obviously in a very dark hole. It's confirmed, he hung himself.

Sucks so bad. I feel for his wife.

Josh (PA) · 05-19-2017, 08:38 AM

It is a bummer. I saw Nirvana in November 1993, a few months before Kurt died. I saw Alice in Chains at Lollapalooza in 1993 and Stone Temple Pilots 1997. All these deaths had a Heroin undertone (I know how Chris passed, but he battle issues earlier and the addiction stays with you). It is such a horrible drug.

We went to see Eric Church last night.

He opened the show with Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah and a lit empty mic stand. It was a nice tribute.

Chris Cornell Tribute by Josh, on Flickr

1MOREMOD · 05-19-2017, 09:03 AM

Maybe auto asphyxiation while rubbing one out?

ShopVac · 05-19-2017, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Maybe auto asphyxiation while rubbing one out?

Wow...surprisingly not too soon, I chuckled.

Needbmwpartzz · 05-19-2017, 06:40 PM

Sad story......great talent.
He will live on through his craft.

Mr Pete · 05-21-2017, 12:30 AM

Too fucking sad...grew up listening to Soundgarden and Pearl Jam nonstop. Amazing voice. I still can not believe this happened.... RIP

gonzo · 05-22-2017, 08:12 AM

A lot of things are pointing at the benzo Ativan. Taken for depression but can sometimes cause suicidal thoughts. I just dont get that.

fecurtis · 05-22-2017, 09:40 AM

Man I grew up with Soundgarden and thought he had one of the best Bond themes around.

I was pretty bummed when I read he had passed suddenly in his hotel room after a show in Detroit, even sadder when they suspected it was suicide.

Haywood · 05-22-2017, 10:28 AM

I listened to all his stuff this weekend. If you really want to hear how pure his voice is, listen to his solo stuff. It was great to see all the tributes to him at the "Rock on the Range" show. This is really, really tough for me. I've never been affected this much by any celebrity dying or someone I never met. Just sucks.

shay2nak · 05-22-2017, 03:32 PM

It's a real shame he's gone. Pretty mad about it. Was more so when Scott died. Unbelievable.

Guess the only ones left are Corgan and Vedder.

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gonzo Lieutenant General 10318 Rep 14,445 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	4 octave range. Special. He had big time depression issues that he tried to numb with substances and then he cleaned up. Depression can be some scary, scary stuff. Treatment is usually chemical but some are able to walk it off after intense counseling. The later is very rare. I hate to report this, but he was obviously in a very dark hole. It's confirmed, he hung himself. Sucks so bad. I feel for his wife. __________________ Crazy Diamond
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Josh (PA) Banned 230 Rep 265 Posts Drives: '11 135 vert, '13 x5, '03 e46 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Downingtown, PA iTrader: (0)	It is a bummer. I saw Nirvana in November 1993, a few months before Kurt died. I saw Alice in Chains at Lollapalooza in 1993 and Stone Temple Pilots 1997. All these deaths had a Heroin undertone (I know how Chris passed, but he battle issues earlier and the addiction stays with you). It is such a horrible drug. We went to see Eric Church last night. He opened the show with Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah and a lit empty mic stand. It was a nice tribute. Chris Cornell Tribute by Josh, on Flickr
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1MOREMOD - 11820 Rep 23,186 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	Maybe auto asphyxiation while rubbing one out?
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Needbmwpartzz Colonel 855 Rep 2,792 Posts Drives: 2009 bmw 328i x-drive Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kitchener/Waterloo iTrader: (0)	Sad story......great talent. He will live on through his craft.
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Mr Pete Major 1697 Rep 1,036 Posts Drives: 997 Sharkwerks 4.1 GT3. E46 M3 comp. Tacoma Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: AZ iTrader: (1)	Too fucking sad...grew up listening to Soundgarden and Pearl Jam nonstop. Amazing voice. I still can not believe this happened.... RIP
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gonzo Lieutenant General 10318 Rep 14,445 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	A lot of things are pointing at the benzo Ativan. Taken for depression but can sometimes cause suicidal thoughts. I just dont get that. __________________ Crazy Diamond
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fecurtis Banned 3271 Rep 6,299 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0)	Man I grew up with Soundgarden and thought he had one of the best Bond themes around. I was pretty bummed when I read he had passed suddenly in his hotel room after a show in Detroit, even sadder when they suspected it was suicide.
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shay2nak smoke if ya got 'em 1067 Rep 2,177 Posts Drives: F80 M3/Lotus Exige/500 Abarth Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Calipornia iTrader: (0)	It's a real shame he's gone. Pretty mad about it. Was more so when Scott died. Unbelievable. Guess the only ones left are Corgan and Vedder.
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