Chris Cornell

It doesn't matter who you are, it seems that depression will almost certainly affect your life in some way. Whether its your own struggles or those of a friend, mental health issues are extremely common. On World Suicide Prevention Day, we look at the ultimate worst case scenario of such problems - and for the music world, that has meant the loss of some of the most remarkable talents of our time.

1. Ian Curtis (1956 - 1980)

The Joy Division frontman was just 23 when he took his own life, and just two albums into his career. He had been suffering from depression as well as increasing anxiety surrounding his epilepsy, which he felt would prevent him from being able to perform onstage. His wife Deborah discovered his body in their home on the eve of their debut North American tour. He also left behind a baby daughter named Natalie.

Continue reading: Say No To Suicide: The Greats We Lost But Will Never Forget

The family of the late Soundgarden lead singer Chris Cornell is suing his doctor, accusing him of overprescribing drugs which ultimately led to his death last year.

Vicki Cornell, his widow, and his children Toni and Christopher claim that Dr Robert Koblin “negligently and repeatedly” told the singer to take “dangerous mind-altering controlled substances”.

Cornell was discovered dead in his hotel room in Detroit on 18th May 2017. Although the 52 year old’s death was officially ruled a suicide, traces of prescription drugs were found in his body. While the coroner’s report said that the drugs were not a cause of death, Cornell’s family said it led him to behave erratically.

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The teenage daughter of the late Chris Cornell tugged at heartstrings over the weekend when she unveiled a video of a heartbreakingly poignant duet between her and her father that has never before been heard. Possibly one of the most beautiful Father's Day tributes on the internet.

Chris Cornell and his daughter Toni pictured in 2016

Toni Cornell, 13, took to her father's official Instagram page yesterday (June 17th 2018) to post a Father's Day video featuring the pair of them performing a rendition of Sinead O'Connor's 1990 smash hit 'Nothing Compares 2 U'. She wrote a beautiful message to go with it, and fans can't get enough.

Continue reading: Chris Cornell's Daughter Unveils Heartbreaking 'Nothing Compares 2 U' Duet

With the first anniversary of the tragic death of Soundgarden's Chris Cornell, fellow rockers Alice In Chains decided to pay tribute to the late frontman with two covers performed at Rock On The Range festival last week. Indeed, it was a moving moment for the many Soundgarden fans in the crowd.

 Alice in Chains at Download

The grunge group played Soundgarden's 1987 debut single 'Hunted Down' and 'Boot Camp' from 1996's 'Down on the Upside' at the event in Columbus, Ohio on Friday (May 18th 2018), exactly one year after Chris committed suicide in the bathroom of his Detroit hotel room. 

Continue reading: Alice In Chains Remember Chris Cornell With Moving Soundgarden Covers

The ultimate posthumous meeting of artists has got our heartstrings all tangled in a knot as a new tribute to Johnny Cash sung by the late Chris Cornell is premiered on the radio this week. The latter puts two of the country star's poems to music in the sensational 'You Never Knew My Mind'.

Chris Cornell performing with Audioslave

The contribution marks the first posthumous musical venture for the Soundgarden singer, who committed suicide in May 2017, and is set to appear on a collection of previously unrecorded writings of Cash entitled 'Forever Words'. 

Continue reading: Chris Cornell's First Posthumous Release Is A Johnny Cash Tribute

Chris Cornell will appear posthumously on an upcoming Johnny Cash tribute album.

The Soundgarden singer - who tragically took his own life in May last year at the age of 52 - contributed to the 'Forever Now' collection, which has seen a host of artists adapt the late icon's unseen poetry and other writings by setting them to new, original music.

In an announcement for the album - which will be released on April 6 - it's said the LP will consist "of songs created from Johnny Cash's unknown poetry, lyrics and letters set to music by an astounding array of contemporary artists".

Continue reading: Chris Cornell Featuring On Johnny Cash Tribute Album

Slipknot's Corey Taylor says Chester Bennington was a ''sweetheart of a guy''.

The 43-year-old singer was close friends with the Linkin Park star - who died by suicide earlier this year - and Corey has defended him against people who called him ''cowardly'' for the way he died.

Explaining that Chester battled with mental health issues, Corey explained on 'Larry King Now': ''Unless you've walked in those shoes, you don't understand the pain, the weight of carrying that along, and there's no right way to deal with it,'' Corey said. ''There's no universal fix-all. So you spend your whole life trying to find what works for you. I am just glad I got the time I had with him.''

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If anyone deserves a memorial statue in their honour it's Chris Cornell, and that's exactly what the late musician is getting as his family commission a piece to be erected in his home city of Seattle. Plus, they'll be getting one of the most talented sculptors out there to design it.

Chris Cornell at Toronto Film Festival

Three months following the death of the Soundgarden frontman, his wife Vicky Cornell is honouring him in every way she can possibly think of; first with the Chris Cornell Music Therapy Program for Seattle's Childhaven, and now with a grand statue designed by sculptor to the stars Wayne Toth, who created the Johnny Ramone statue at LA's Hollywood Forever Cemetery where Chris Cornell's body rests.

Continue reading: Chris Cornell's Family To Erect Memorial Statue In Seattle

Of all the Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington tribute performances we've seen so far, this rendition of 'Hallelujah' by the former's daughter is definitely the most heart-rending. The young Toni Cornell was a pillar of strength as she remembered her father with this classic tune on TV.

Chris Cornell and Toni Cornell pictured in 2016

12-year-old Toni Cornell took to the stage on 'Good Morning America' today (August 4th 2017) to pay tribute to her father, Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell, and his friend, Linkin Park's Chester Bennington, with a dedicatory performance of Leonard Cohen's 1984 hit 'Hallelujah'.

Continue reading: Chris Cornell's Daughter Has Audience In Tears With 'Hallelujah' Tribute

When a music legend dies, their peers come out to celebrate their fallen brother or sister in the only way they know how: performing. Since Soundgardan frontman Chris Cornell committed suicide on May 18th 2017, artists everywhere continue to dedicate their live performances to him in the form of touching tributes.

Chris Cornell performing in Manchester

Here are just a few of the best Chris Cornell tributes so far:

Continue reading: From GNR To Norah Jones: The Most Touching Live Tributes For Chris Cornell