The Music World Reacts To The Passing Of Chris Cornell

Iconic rocker Chris Cornell suddenly passed away at the age of 52 on Wednesday night and the music world is now in mourning.

The Soundgarden frontman had just finished a soldout show with the band in Detroit and was found dead in his hotel room following the show.

Former Audioslave band member Tom Morello shared a touching eulogy for the singer on Instagram:

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I love you, brother. Thank you for your friendship and your humor and your intellect and your singular and unmatched talent. It was a great honor to know you as a friend and as a band mate. I am devastated and deeply saddened that you are gone dear friend but your unbridled rock power, delicate haunting melodies and the memory of your smile are with us forever. Your beautiful voice and beautiful self will always be in my heart. God bless you and your family.

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His peers like Dave Navarro, Jimmy Page, Joe Perry and more have been tweeting their tributes to their friend.

With all of my love @chriscornell. pic.twitter.com/NFz0dnxfp8

— Chester Bennington (@ChesterBe) May 18, 2017

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Shocked & saddened by the news of Chris Cornell's passing. RIP.

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Chris Cornell touched so many & we were fortunate to have worked w/ him. He was a true talent & gentleman. Our thoughts are with his family.

— Zac Brown Band (@zacbrownband) May 18, 2017

Dear Chris Cornell used to come to my parties n Hollywood n play quietly in th corner until all th woman were literally at his feet listenin

— Val Kilmer (@valkilmer) May 18, 2017

RIP Chris Cornell. Such a tremendous loss. pic.twitter.com/T166hfNBpC

— Goo Goo Dolls (@googoodolls) 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

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

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

— Jimmy Page (@JimmyPage) 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

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

A mutual friend called me and tells me my bro passed away. #RIPChrisCornell You are a great artist Love to Vicki and fam @nilerodgers pic.twitter.com/FhG0fhT0q1

— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) May 18, 2017

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RIP Chris Cornell 💔condolences to @soundgarden & family. We've lost one of the greats. -MF

— Foster The People (@fosterthepeople) May 18, 2017

#RIPChrisCornell You will be missed but never forgotten. My heart goes out to His family and friends. #sadday https://t.co/y2e9YXGR9o

— DJ ASHBA (@DjASHBA) 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

The Seattle native also received a tribute from the Seattle Mariners, with the team announcing they’ll honour Cornell with a minute of silence before their game on Thursday at Safeco Field.

Seattle lost a legend. Rest in peace, Chris Cornell.

We will honor him tonight at @SafecoField with a moment of silence pregame. pic.twitter.com/t1t0BoG0PL

— Mariners (@Mariners) May 18, 2017