Obituaries for 2017

[catfish1957]

We all know how Powers died.....being too effen cool for school. Every roll he did was awesome.

Y'all don't come back now , ya hear?

Berenger, Costner, and Boothe.  Awesome.

[Cripplecreek]

Chris Cornell, lead singer of Soundgarden, dies at 52


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAfpuiDZV_c


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QU1nvuxaMA


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVXIK1xCRpY

[jmyrlefuller]

Grunge singer-songwriter Chris Cornell, of Soundgarden and Audioslave fame, dies at 52

Cornell, originally from Seattle, was one of the earliest musicians to embrace grunge, the style of rock that would come to the forefront in the 1990s. He was a founding member of Soundgarden when it formed in 1984, initially as drummer before switching to vocals. The band's success became incrementally more successful as grunge entered the mainstream until, in 1994, their best-known album Superunknown was released. The band broke up in 1997, eventually reuniting in 2010.

Four years after the breakup, Cornell joined the remains of Rage Against the Machine, which renamed itself Audioslave upon his arrival. With Cornell as both lead singer and primary lyricist, Audioslave performed and recorded as a band until 2007. Cornell also performed as a solo artist throughout his career.

Cornell died suddenly while on tour with Soundgarden; no cause of death was stated. He had a history of drug and alcohol abuse.

Obituary from the Independent


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mbBbFH9fAg

Wikipedia

[Cripplecreek]

Cornell was probably the best of the singers to come out of the grunge era. Last I knew he was clean saying he had found salvation in God and his little girl.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fMU7PCZe2M


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c49F6578d78

[Applewood]

A shame.  So young.  It's possible that Cornell was clean and sober, but he was at a prime age for heart disease.  Even if he had been off drugs for years, the damage to his heart might already have been done.  Anyway, I guess we won't know until after the autopsy. 

Rest in peace.

[TomSea]

Roger Ailes Dead - Drudge Report

Statement from Elizabeth Ailes:

I am profoundly sad and heartbroken to report that my husband, Roger Ailes, passed away this morning. Roger was a loving husband to me, to his son Zachary, and a loyal friend to many. He was also a patriot, profoundly grateful to live in a country that gave him so much opportunity to work hard, to rise—and to give back. During a career that stretched over more than five decades, his work in entertainment, in politics, and in news affected the lives of many millions. And so even as we mourn his death, we celebrate his life...

[catfish1957]

Roger Ailes Dead - Drudge Report

I imagine all the excitement of the past year got bit much for his ticker.

[txradioguy]

I imagine all the excitement of the past year got bit much for his ticker.

He has a son that IIRC is 12 or 13...maybe a little older.  He must be really hurting right now.

[Smokin Joe]

He has a son that IIRC is 12 or 13...maybe a little older.  He must be really hurting right now.

Yep, prayers for the family, especially the kid.

[skeeter]

A shame.  So young.  It's possible that Cornell was clean and sober, but he was at a prime age for heart disease.  Even if he had been off drugs for years, the damage to his heart might already have been done.  Anyway, I guess we won't know until after the autopsy. 

Rest in peace.

I've heard suicide is suspected. I hope not.

[Cripplecreek]

http://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/soundgarden-singer-chris-cornell-dies-at-age-52-in-detroit/ar-BBBgiXT?OCID=ansmsnnews11

Detroit police spokesman Michael Woody told AP Thursday morning that he couldn’t release details about why police are investigating the death as a possible suicide, but noted there were “basic things observed at the scene.”

Cornell died at the MGM Grand Detroit hotel, Woody said. He said Cornell’s wife had called a family friend and asked him to check on Cornell; the friend forced open a hotel room door and found Cornell on the bathroom floor.

Sounds like suicide. The fact that his wife asked someone to check on him suggests that suicide was an ongoing concern.

[Cripplecreek]

Video from last night.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgWDVhQzaXo

Studio version


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbckIuT_YDc

[Gefn]

http://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/soundgarden-singer-chris-cornell-dies-at-age-52-in-detroit/ar-BBBgiXT?OCID=ansmsnnews11

Detroit police spokesman Michael Woody told AP Thursday morning that he couldn’t release details about why police are investigating the death as a possible suicide, but noted there were “basic things observed at the scene.”

Cornell died at the MGM Grand Detroit hotel, Woody said. He said Cornell’s wife had called a family friend and asked him to check on Cornell; the friend forced open a hotel room door and found Cornell on the bathroom floor.

Sounds like suicide. The fact that his wife asked someone to check on him suggests that suicide was an ongoing concern.

I'm getting news alerts now that it was ruled a suicide. Not familiar with this band, but I wish him peace.

http://news.sky.com/story/soundgarden-singer-chris-cornell-killed-himself-10883262

[Cripplecreek]

I'm getting news alerts now that it was ruled a suicide. Not familiar with this band, but I wish him peace.

http://news.sky.com/story/soundgarden-singer-chris-cornell-killed-himself-10883262

Cornell was one of those guys who had actual talent.

[SZonian]

The Latest: Autopsy: Cornell Killed Himself by Hanging

https://www.usnews.com/news/entertainment/articles/2017-05-18/the-latest-police-chris-cornells-death-a-possible-suicide

[Cripplecreek]

The Latest: Autopsy: Cornell Killed Himself by Hanging

https://www.usnews.com/news/entertainment/articles/2017-05-18/the-latest-police-chris-cornells-death-a-possible-suicide

Its unfortunate but a lot of the greatest artistic talent seems to spring forth from emotional pain.

Its why I'm glad I chose photography as my artistic outlet. Its about what is visible rather than hidden.

[Free Vulcan]

I did love Cornell's singing. He could really belt it out.

[Gefn]

Its unfortunate but a lot of the greatest artistic talent seems to spring forth from emotional pain.

Its why I'm glad I chose photography as my artistic outlet. Its about what is visible rather than hidden.

This is a beautiful and true statement. Lovely stated.

[Cyber Liberty]

This is a beautiful and true statement. Lovely stated.

It sure is, and @Cripplecreek's work is most excellent.  I consider myself fortunate because I have no artistic talent whatsoever, so I'm blissfully unaware of what it's like.   

[Gefn]

It sure is, and @Cripplecreek's work is most excellent.  I consider myself fortunate because I have no artistic talent whatsoever, so I'm blissfully unaware of what it's like.   

Churchill's "black dog" can be considered a gift or a curse. It truly does make you see the world differently, more creatively but the downside can destroy you. Modern meds can even everything out but they rob your personality. It's a double edged sword.

[Smokin Joe]

Churchill's "black dog" can be considered a gift or a curse. It truly does make you see the world differently, more creatively but the downside can destroy you. Modern meds can even everything out but they rob your personality. It's a double edged sword.

Genius of any kind pays a price just for being.

[bigheadfred]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WC5FdFlUcl0

[bigheadfred]

Someone kills the pain.

[chae]

I had tickets to see him play next Saturday.

[Free Vulcan]

Even though it's pure commie screed, love Cornell's soaring backup vocals to Vedder's lead in this song:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmWJ_nGzSME