Rockers React To Death of Chris Cornell

With the music community completely crushed and devastated after the sudden death of Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell, there has since been an outpouring of sadness, grief, and shock from artists mourning the loss of one of rock's greatest voices.

Cornell was found dead in his hotel bathroom after performing with Soundgarden in Detriot on May 17th. His publicist released a statement, saying, “His wife Vicky and family were shocked to learn of his sudden and unexpected passing, and they will be working closely with the medical examiner to determine the cause. They would like to thank his fans for their continuous love and loyalty and ask that their privacy be respected at this time.”

Truly a loss for all of music.

RIP Chris Cornell
Incredibly Talented
Incredibly Young
Incredibly Missed. pic.twitter.com/pKNI4tKiXz

— Jimmy Page (@JimmyPage) May 18, 2017

I AM SO SADDENED BY CHRIS CORNELL PASSING.  @soundgarden
TOTAL SHOCK.GREAT MAN.GREAT BAND.GREAT LOSS.   LOVE TO EVERYONE IN HIS WORLD. XXX

— GAVIN ROSSDALE (@GavinRossdale) May 18, 2017

I am shocked. Truly shocked. I respected you so much and your voice was like no other. -- Rest in… https://t.co/NSrPuG0hTY

— Cristina Scabbia (@MissScabbia) May 18, 2017

So saddened to hear this news.. my thoughts & prayers go out to his family and… https://t.co/WJFNvhu1hf

— FrankBello (@TheFrankBello) May 18, 2017

Shocking news. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Going to crank Badmotorfinger. @… https://t.co/vyzvOsgTHL

— Scott Ian (@Scott_Ian) May 18, 2017

Wow...this one is shocking. Chris Cornell was one of the benchmark vocalists of our generation...devastating loss. #RIPChrisCornell pic.twitter.com/x3F9rptL0D

— Mike Portnoy -- (@MikePortnoy) May 18, 2017

RIP CHRIS CORNELL

— ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert) May 18, 2017

Tears in my eyes that this is your last ever tweet. We played here with u guys in 1992 --thanks for your pipes @chriscornell u will b missed https://t.co/Xgbann0hd4

— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) May 18, 2017

Sad 2 hear of Chris Cornell passing..great singer and artist...           another blow…RIP

— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) May 18, 2017

RIP Chris Cornell.  Chris was the most influential singer to me as a writer.  I just saw him perform days ago.  Completely devastated

— Mark Tremonti (@MarkTremonti) May 18, 2017

SO SO stunned to hear about Chris Cornell! Such a terrible and sad loss! Thinking of his family tonight! RIP

— Dave Navarro (@DaveNavarro) May 18, 2017

STUNNED to hear the death of Chris Cornell. Music's loss. Greater still, his family has lost a father&husband. RIP. https://t.co/5NGC2YCcz1

— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) May 18, 2017

RIP Chris Cornell .

— al  barr (@neverfal_) May 18, 2017

One of the greatest voices of all time. We're grateful to have toured with him on Project Revolution in '08. Rest in Legendary power pic.twitter.com/82d6o6MMhu

— Atreyu (@atreyuofficial) May 18, 2017

Very sad news about Chris Cornell today. A sad loss of a great talent to the world, his friends and family. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/BlgxE6cJLH

— Joe Perry (@JoePerry) May 18, 2017

Shocked and saddened by the sudden death of @chriscornell. A great singer, songwriter and the loveliest man. pic.twitter.com/Hwdgst8kmg

— Elton John (@eltonofficial) May 18, 2017