In this new press release, Vicky and the Cornell family’s attorney believe the prescription drug Ativan could have contributed to Chris Cornell’s death.
Absolutely shocking and tragic news, as Chris Cornell suddenly died last night (May 17) at the age of 52 following Soundgarden's performance at the Fox Theatre in Detroit.
Pearl Jam and Soundgarden were both on the bill for Neil Young's annual Bridge School Benefit concerts over the weekend. So fans, naturally, hoped there would be a reunion of Temple of the Dog, which featured members of both bands. That is exactly what they got during Pearl Jam's set.
Maybe Black Sabbath's feeling guilty for having been inactive for so long. The band continues making up for lost time by headlining a show at the British Summer Time festival this July.
Here's a special treat for Soundgarden fans: The group's first record label, Sub Pop, has announced that it'll be reissuing the band's long-out-of-print 1990 compilation Screaming Life/Fopp.