Tributes have been pouring in via social media for Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, and Audioslave, who died at age 52 last night, after playing a final show with Soundgarden. Among those: Jane’s Addiction, Jimmy Page, Elton John, Q-Tip, Jason Isbell, Joe Russo, Dave Hause, Sadie Dupis of Speedy Ortiz, Doug Benson, Goo Goo Dolls, Into It. Over It, Jennifer O’Connor, Questlove, Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Frightened Rabbit, Foxing, Devin Townsend, Ben Kweller, members of Life of Agony, Sunn O))), Dillinger Escape Plan, Cold Cave, Amber Coffman, Laura Jane Grace from Against Me!, Rage Against the Machine, Living Colour, Frank Bello and Scott Ian of Anthrax, Paul Stanley of Kiss, Atreyu, Candlebox, Nile Rodgers, Chuck D, Ozzy Osbourne, RJD2, Wale, PAWS, Rise Against, Ted Leo, Marc Maron, Brian Wilson, Zac Brown Band, Best Coast, Sebastian Bach, Dee Snider, Sebastian Bach, Slash, Moby, Peter Frampton, Hayley Williams from Paramore, Val Kilmer, Cher, Tom Morello, Courtney Love, Timbaland, Carrie Brownstein, Tegan & Sara, Talib Kweli, Death Cab for Cutie, Big Boi, Colin Meloy of The Decemberists, and more. Read them below:
A shining voice in music has left us in the midnight. He was a complex and gentle soul #ChrisCornell has flown into the black hole sun.
— Perry Farrell (@perryfarrell) May 18, 2017
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So sad to hear of Chris Cornell's passing, he was one of my absolute favorites.
— Dave Hause (@hausedave) May 18, 2017
RIP Chris Cornell
Incredibly Talented
Incredibly Young
Incredibly Missed. pic.twitter.com/pKNI4tKiXz— Jimmy Page (@JimmyPage) 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
https://twitter.com/Joeyrusso/status/865190645572546560
Chris Cornell. Damn. Was legit just playing "Outshined" yesterday. Such a loss.
— St. Vincent (@st_vincent) May 18, 2017
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AudiHole Son. Damn Chris. Rest In Power. https://t.co/O6Rju1xwGN
— ?st (@questlove) May 18, 2017
RIP Chris Cornell. Such a tremendous loss. pic.twitter.com/T166hfNBpC
— Goo Goo Dolls (@googoodolls) May 18, 2017
Shocked and saddened to hear about Chris Cornell's sudden death. I shall blast Superunkown today in salute. RIP pic.twitter.com/0ca5tb94YJ
— Frightened Rabbit (@FRabbits) May 18, 2017
https://twitter.com/JasonIsbell/status/865198487008399360
Chris on our unforgettable 2005 trip to Cuba with Audioslave. Thanks to @JimNotJamesF for the pic. #RIPChrisCornell pic.twitter.com/0jZZA4ULre
— John Norris (@Jonnynono) May 18, 2017
OMG, WAKING UP TO THE NEWS BOUT one of the greatest voices of all time, MOTHER FUCKING #ChrisCornell MAN, Jesus Christ, speechless 🌸💔🌸
— Keith Caputo (@KeithCaputoLive) May 18, 2017
2/2 If you know someone suffering from depression, please get them the help that they need. https://t.co/qAInXofOUh #RipChris
— Alan Robert (@arobert) May 18, 2017
RIP MY BROTHER CHRIS CORNELL. YOU MAKE THE INTELLIGENT MUSIC FROM THE GARDEN OF THE SOUND. FOREVER I MISS YOU pic.twitter.com/FyoTVgUIdK
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) May 18, 2017
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Chris Cornell? Damn. #RIP
— Doug Benson (@DougBenson) May 18, 2017
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https://twitter.com/Jennifer_Kiam/status/865168798579654656
Sad to hear my friend @chriscornell passed away. A searcher of higher truth has entered the eternal hereafter. Prayers & Love to his family pic.twitter.com/FQDDavq7vc
— Yusuf / Cat Stevens (@YusufCatStevens) May 18, 2017
Woah, Chris Cornell.
— Foxing (@Foxing) May 18, 2017
Holy crap, r.i.p Cornell 🙁
— Devin Townsend (@dvntownsend) May 18, 2017
Man, he was a huge vocal inspiration.
— Devin Townsend (@dvntownsend) May 18, 2017
Thanks Chris.❤️I wouldn't've written "How It Should Be (Sha Sha)" if you hadn't taught me the 5/4 time signature. pic.twitter.com/KgBpbE2mIl
— Ben Kweller (@benkweller) May 18, 2017
RIP Chris Cornell. Amy and I sending our thoughts and love to his family & loved ones & bandmates.
— COLD CAVE (@ColdCave23) May 18, 2017
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— Rage Against The Machine ★ (@RATM) May 18, 2017
In total shock that our friend, #ChrisCornell has died. Sending warm positive vibes and prayers to his family, friends and fans!
— Living Colour (@LivingColour) 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
Devastated by the loss of 1 of rnr's greatest artists @chriscornell. Ur talent godlike, voice angelic R.I.P. Chris, u changed the world.
— CANDLEBOX (@candlebox) 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
Rest In Peace @ChrisCornell pic.twitter.com/AWHbeGoutL
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) May 18, 2017
https://twitter.com/Wale/status/865218967895506944
Soundgarden are one of those bands that helped me though early high school. Such sad news. Thanks for the music, Chris Cornell.
— PAWS (@wehavepaws) May 18, 2017
CCs influence on music will live forever, we feel lucky to have known this titanic of a soul. Chris Cornell/Tim RA: https://t.co/efO1goz2qc
— Rise Against (@riseagainst) May 18, 2017
Good god. I am so so sad to hear about Chris Cornell's death.
— Continuity Ted Leo Account 🍉 (@tedleo) May 18, 2017
https://twitter.com/marcmaron/status/865205202936360960
I'm very sad to hear about Chris Cornell passing. Especially when one is so young and talented. Love & Mercy to Chris' family, friends, fans
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) May 18, 2017
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
RIP. So young. So sad 😞 pic.twitter.com/61JjmdVFDC
— Bethany Cosentino (@BethanyCoast) May 18, 2017
Woke up to find out @chriscornell has died. 🙁 He was one of the great vocalists & songwriters of our time. His voice will live forever. RIP
— Dee Snider🇺🇸🎤 (@deesnider) May 18, 2017
#scary. I remember @chriscornell on tour with us so long ago. Remember drinking beer after the Melvins. Always thought we'd meet again RIP
— Sebastian Bach™️ (@sebastianbach) May 18, 2017
so very sad to hear about #chriscornell , he was such a kind, sweet man, and he had the greatest voice i'd ever heard.
— moby XⓋX (@thelittleidiot) May 18, 2017
Shocking news Chris Cornell passing last night in Detroit. Brilliant artist on so many levels. I am in shock. My condolences to his family.
— Peter Frampton (@peterframpton) May 18, 2017
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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
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Thank you, Chris. pic.twitter.com/zOKTZAw7Dz
— Death Cab for Cutie (@dcfc) May 18, 2017
This record melted my fourteen year-old mind. Safe travels, Chris Cornell. https://t.co/1TMiKOdLOD
— colin meloy (@colinmeloy) May 18, 2017