Quick Info
| Profession | Musician, Singer, Songwriter |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 20/07/1964 |
| Age | 52 years (died on 18, May, 2017) |
| Birthplace | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Date of Death | 18/05/2017 |
Latest News about Chris Cornell
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Chris Cornell was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Soundgarden. This honor recognizes his foundational role in the band's success and influence on rock music. The induction celebrates Soundgarden's legacy alongside Cornell's contributions as lead vocalist and primary lyricist.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Christopher John Cornell |
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| Nickname | Chris |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 188 cm |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Hazel Grey |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Personal Life
| Date of Death | 18/05/2017 |
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| Place of Death | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Death Cause | Suicide (found hanging in a hotel room) |
| Zodiac Sign/Sun Sign | Cancer |
| Hometown | Washington, USA |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known | ||||
| Wife | Susan Silver (Divorced in 2004), Vicky Karayiannis | ||||
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Family
| Father | Ed Boyle |
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| Mother | Karen Cornell |
| Siblings | Brothers - Patrick Boyle, Peter Boyle, Sisters - Maggie Boyle, Katy Boyle, Suzy Boyle |
Career
| Founder and lead vocalist of Soundgarden (1984) | |
| Lead vocalist of Audioslave | |
| Founder and frontman of Temple of the Dog | |
| Solo career with albums including Higher Truth (2015) |
Favourites
| Favourite Band | The Beatles |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Chris Cornell was a smoker. | |
| 2. Chris Cornell consumed alcohol. | |
| 3. As a child, Chris Cornell listened to The Beatles. | |
| 4. During his teenage years, he faced severe depression. | |
| 5. Chris dropped out of school and remained at home during his teenage years. | |
| 6. Before his music career, Chris worked at a seafood wholesaler and as a sous-chef. | |
| 7. In the early 1980s, Chris joined the cover band The Shemps. | |
| 8. Chris founded Soundgarden in 1984. | |
| 9. He wrote and performed the James Bond theme song "You Know My Name." | |
| 10. Chris wrote "Live to Rise" for The Avengers movie. | |
| 11. In 2008, Chris toured with Linkin Park and performed with Chester Bennington. | |
| 12. Chris collaborated with Street Drum Corps on some Soundgarden songs during the same tour. | |
| 13. Producer Timbaland worked with Chris on the album Scream in 2009. | |
| 14. "Revolution" was one of Linkin Park's projects that featured Chris on the main stage. | |
| 15. "The Keeper," a song by Chris, was nominated for a Golden Globe. | |
| 16. Readers of Guitar World voted Chris as "Rock's Greatest Singer." | |
| 17. He struggled with depression for most of his life. | |
| 18. Several music journalists, fan polls, and fellow musicians have regarded Cornell as one of the greatest rock singers of all time. |