Chris Cornell Dies Aged 52
Chris Cornell Dies Aged 52 (July 20, 1964 – May 17, 2017)
Sad news is reaching us this morning of the sudden and unexpected death of Chris Cornell at the tender age of 52.
Chris Cornell (born Christopher John Boyle) was an American musician, singer and songwriter, founding member of the band Soundgarden and lead vocalist for Audioslave. He also undertook various solo projects and contributed to soundtracks. Find out more information here
It is reported that Chris died last night in Detroit. He was in the middle of a national tour in the United States. The cause of his death is not yet known. His death was confirmed to the Associated Press by representative Brian Bumbery, who said his family would be working closely with the medical examiner to determine the cause of death and requested privacy.
Chris leaves behind wife Vicky and three children. Our thoughts are with his family at this upsetting time. RIP Chris.
A black day today: –
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My favourite bands are AC/DC then, in no particular order, Anti-Nowhere League, Slaughter and the Dogs, Towers of London and Dirt Box Disco. I tend to like Glam/Punk and rude offensive lyrics, not sure what that says about me but as Animal would say 'So What!'
The question was recently put to me - did I write for any online publications? My reply - No, but I'd like to! Planetmosh was suggested and I found myself offering to review Aces High Festival. Easy peasy I thought! Well not quite, if a jobs worth doing it's worth doing well! I had sixteen bands to research. I found I actually enjoyed that and it kept me too busy to be making lunatic comments on Facebook! ;)
Then I felt a bit inadequately qualified. I mean, who am I to comment on others, when my musical expertise extends to being able to play a mean Greensleeves on the recorder and a passable Annie's song on the flute! Haven't picked up either instrument for years! What I do have, however, is over 30 years of experience as a gig goer, so I can comment on what I like and what I don't! It's only my opinion and, if I don't like a band it doesn't mean they are bad, just not to my own liking. I admire anyone who has the guts to get up on that stage and have a go!
