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Chris Cornell: A Life In Photos – Remembering The Late Soundgarden Rocker

By:
Paige Kindlick

Chris Cornell was a legendary rocker, known for his powerful voice. Remember him on the 5th anniversary of his death here.

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Chris Cornell: A Life In Photos

Chris Cornell: A Life In Photos
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An icon remembered. Chris Cornell, born July 20, 1964, was a guitarist and singer best known for the bands Soundgarden and Audioslave. He is considered a key figure of the grunge movement, known for his powerful voice and extensive song catalog. Chris was a three time Grammy winner and sold over 30 million records worldwide, over all of his projects.

Sadly Chris battled depression through his life and was found dead by hanging in his Detroit hotel room on May 18, 2017, after performing at a Soundgarden concert. He was 52.

Here, a young Chris Cornell is seen in a photo session for Soundgarden in New York on Nov. 6, 1989. His hair was long and he was fresh-faced.

Remember the talented musician with a look at his life in photos. Scroll through the gallery for more.

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Soundgarden In 1989

Soundgarden In 1989
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Chris Cornell shreds during a Soundgarden concert at Hollywood Live in Los Angeles on Sep. 23, 1989. He wore a Nirvana shirt and wasn’t afraid to get sweaty.

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Chris Cornell In 1992

Chris Cornell In 1992
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Chris Cornell poses for a portrait in Chicago on Feb. 8, 1992. In addition to his musical skills, he made many knees weak with his good looks.

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Chris Cornell Films A Video

Chris Cornell Films A Video
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Chris Cornell, of Audioslave, is seen during a tapping of a music video, in Los Angeles. The band was planning to release their third album, tentatively titled Revelations’ in 2006

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Chris Cornell & Daughter In 2005

Chris Cornell & Daughter In 2005
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Chris Cornell of Audioslave and daughter Toni appear at the VH1 Big In ’05 Awards on Dec. 3, 2005. She was just a little baby.

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Chris Cornell & Wife In 2006

Chris Cornell & Wife In 2006
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Chris Cornell and wife Vicky Karayiannis attend the Sony BMG Post-Grammy party on Feb. 8 ,2005. She looked glamourous in a black dress.

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Chris Cornell In 2007

Chris Cornell In 2007
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Chris Cornell looks ready to rock during the KROQ L.A. Invasion at LA’s Home Depot Center, on Sep. 15, 2007. He put his mic up in the air while screaming lyrics.

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Chris Cornell & Daughter In 2008

Chris Cornell & Daughter In 2008
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Chris Cornell and daughter Lillian Jean attend Conde Nast Media Group’s Fashion Rocks at Radio City Music Hall on Sep 5, 2008. They looked so cute toegehter.

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Chris Cornell In 2011

Chris Cornell In 2011
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Chris Cornell of Soundgarden Performs at the Voodoo Music Festival in New Orleans on Oct. 28, 2011. He rolled up his sleeves before shredding the guitar.

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Chris Cornell & Family In 2014

Chris Cornell & Family In 2014
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Chris Cornell, Vicky Karayiannis and daughter Toni attend the American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala in New York on May 12, 2014. He wore a blue scarf and his little girl had on a white dress.

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Chris Cornell In 2017

Chris Cornell In 2017
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Chris Cornell plays on stage in 2017. He was casually dressed in a zip-up.

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Chris Cornell In 2015

Chris Cornell In 2015
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Chris Cornell poses while on the set of a music video to promote his 2015 album, ‘Higher Truth,’ at The Paramount Ranch in Agoura Hills, California. He looked stoic.

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Chris Cornell & Cher In 2017

Chris Cornell & Cher In 2017
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Chris Cornell and Cher pose together at the premiere of ‘The Promise’ on Apr. 12, 2017. He wore dark amber glasses and she had on a leather jacket, chainmail shirt, and a beret.

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