Yesterday, an immense crowd gathered at the Museum of Pop Culture to watch the unveiling of a statue honoring and immortalizing former Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell. Crafted by artist Nick Marra, the statue depicts Cornell mid-performance, holding an electric guitar.
“It’s a reflection of his light, a light that shone through his music and touched millions,” Cornell’s widow Vicki said during the ceremony. “A light that he used to illuminate our lives, and a light that will continue to inspire those in the future. This statue represents that light — a beautiful, powerful, incomparable presence in a hometown worthy of someone as special as Chris.”
Cornell’s three children Lily, Toni and Christopher did the honors of unveiling the statue. Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil, Ben Shepherd, and Matt Cameron also attended the ceremony. Cornell passed nearly a year and a half after committing suicide in a Detroit hotel room on May 18, 2017, hours after a Soundgarden concert. Watch the unveiling below.
The Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, and Audioslave vocalist may be gone, but leaves behind an astounding legacy.
Today would have been Chris Cornell's 53rd birthday. Since news hit of his death in May, there's been an outpouring of love for Cornell and his music. From Soundgarden and Temple of the Dog to Audioslave and his prolific solo career, he gave generations of fans music to adopt as their own. He gave …
Word of Chris Cornell's death late Wednesday night was a blow to the music community, but for Seattle it feels even more personal. Cornell was a cornerstone artist for the Northwest. From Soundgarden to Temple of the Dog and Audioslave to his solo work, Cornell helped define the "Seattle sound" wit…
