Chris Cornell’s Final Resting Place And Funeral Details
Chris Cornell, the lead singer for Soundgarden, will be laid to rest on May 26 in Los Angeles, two people with knowledge of the plans told CNN Saturday.
Cornell’s body will be flown from Michigan to Los Angeles on Sunday, and Cornell will be buried at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, the sources said.
One of the sources told CNN, “The family is thinking about a (public) memorial for fans, but is coping now with their loss and the funeral service.”
Late Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland’s funeral was held at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in December 2015, with members of Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver, and Jane’s Addiction in attendance.
One of the sources told CNN, “The family is thinking about a (public) memorial for fans, but is coping now with their loss and the funeral service.”
Late Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland’s funeral was held at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in December 2015, with members of Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver, and Jane’s Addiction in attendance.
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder has left for his European solo tour, and Chris Cornell’s mother in law is claiming he will not be attending Cornell’s Celebration of Life on Friday at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Vedder kicks off his tour on Saturday in Amsterdam, and the tour runs through the end of June.
Cornell’s mother in law Toni Karayiannis criticized Vedder on Twitter for not attending the ceremony, and for a variety of other reasons. At first she did not say who she was talking about by name, but she later retweeted messages critical of Vedder, and tweeted about him singing “Daughter.” Pearl Jam released a tribute photo entitled ‘Chris’ on their website a few days ago.
We usually post written text from tweets in addition to embedding them, but due to the highly emotional nature of these remarks, we are only embedding them in case Karayiannis decides to remove any of them at a later date.
Everyone grieves in their own way, especially with a terrible tragedy like this. We have yet to hear from Vedder about how he is dealing with the loss of his friend of 27 years, so it is impossible for us to judge him or anyone involved in this situation. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Cornell family, Eddie Vedder, and all of Cornell’s other friends and fans.
The world is mourning an angel ! Chris Cornell! Except one person the person he helped the most! Not human not a man!
— Toni Karayiannis (@ToniKaras) May 24, 2017
Oh yes! Actually is obvious!Who did not pay tribute to Chris who didn’t say a word on his death like never met him Only one ! Shame on him https://t.co/7tLngWn6GH
— Toni Karayiannis (@ToniKaras) May 24, 2017
Who did he helped and gave a chance to be who he is!Who said yrs ago bec of Chris ! Am I angry ? Oh yes! Go ahead say I help his daughter
— Toni Karayiannis (@ToniKaras) May 24, 2017
U will find me in your face any time u say u helping ppl!U sang 4his daughter which now u turn your back?I want his fans to know!U not a MAN
— Toni Karayiannis (@ToniKaras) May 24, 2017
Who’s not man enough not to pay a tribute to the man who gave him a chance to be who he is????? To not send a message to his wife and 3 kids
— Toni Karayiannis (@ToniKaras) May 24, 2017
Who can be that cruel?One of the kids close to him cry last night u animal!uthink I won’t say that ?u send nothing to his 3.kids not a word
— Toni Karayiannis (@ToniKaras) May 24, 2017
What did his 3 kids done to you?? Except oh yes I forgot! Their father gave u a chance to be who u are ! And that coming from your mouth!
— Toni Karayiannis (@ToniKaras) May 24, 2017
We play clown to make these angels laugh!U sang daughter? Ha Look the angels u hurting u have kids shame on u!! 💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/7HjMupxsrW
— Toni Karayiannis (@ToniKaras) May 24, 2017
Exactly what bothers some ppl! Do not extend it to his kids though!I attack sorry!Everymother is important ? Really?🤥 pic.twitter.com/GDjw7Mzobb
— Toni Karayiannis (@ToniKaras) May 24, 2017
My heart breaks to see kids abandon by fathers friend???? Especially one totally devastated and in disbelief! U fooled her to believe u care
— Toni Karayiannis (@ToniKaras) May 24, 2017
If the child is afraid to tell u?I’m not! U send nothing u done zero not a flower or note!&she cried!Dont u dare say his name like Ramone
— Toni Karayiannis (@ToniKaras) May 24, 2017
Don’t u dare cry crocodile tearsU not using Chris not a chance! Now the world knows what nothing u r of a manShe cried last night asking why
— Toni Karayiannis (@ToniKaras) May 24, 2017
Sorry if someone hurts my children in the worst time of their lives loosing dad u expect me to shut up! I hate to disappoint u I won’t ! https://t.co/HojTLmbDez
— Toni Karayiannis (@ToniKaras) May 24, 2017
That the world knows who loved Chris who used him to look like he’s the man!Who cares and cries?Ever I want him to put his name in his mouth https://t.co/HojTLmbDez
— Toni Karayiannis (@ToniKaras) May 24, 2017
His best friend!And the one who Chris according to him helped him to be who he is today! Strangers k but friends hurt kids who look 4support https://t.co/2n2GRTpoCn
— Toni Karayiannis (@ToniKaras) May 24, 2017
💔Don’t they say is always your best friend who will hurt u?But not children pls!3 devastating kids and u turn your back 4 no reason?Big no💔 https://t.co/A379seAIlQ
— Toni Karayiannis (@ToniKaras) May 24, 2017
I only spoke the truth and the cries of a child who was so confused to hear no we not coming to to your dads funeral! https://t.co/iQWQ7QC51E
— Toni Karayiannis (@ToniKaras) May 24, 2017
View Vedder’s tour dates below.
DATE CITY, COUNTRY VENUE
May 27 Amsterdam, The Netherlands AFAS Live
May 29 Amsterdam, The Netherlands AFAS Live
May 30 Amsterdam, The Netherlands AFAS Live
June 1 Berlin, Germany Zitadelle
June 3 Kvaerndrup, Denmark Heartland Festival, Egeskov Castle*
June 6 London, UK Eventim Apollo
June 7 London, UK Eventim Apollo
June 9 Dublin, Ireland 3 Arena
June 11 Cork, Ireland Live at the Marquee*
June 19 Antwerp, Belgium Lotto Arena
June 24 Florence, Italy Firenze Rocks Festival*
June 26 Taormina (Sicily), Italy Teatro Antico di Taormina
June 27 Taormina (Sicily), Italy Teatro Antico di Taormina
[I personally agree with the editors of Alternative Nation. It’s just impossible to believe that Eddie was not deeply touched by his long time friend’s death but with the tour dates already scheduled, he had to make a difficult choice and I absolutely understand that he did not want to leave his European fans. In fact, he paid a tribute to Chris during his live shows and I think it was the best he could do to celebrate Chris’ life. I believe Chris would understand and approve it. – footnote by Anna Solun]
First Video And Photos From Chris Cornell’s Funeral
The first video and photos have surfaced from Chris Cornell’s Celebration of Life at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
“The Promise” played at funeral for @chriscornell pic.twitter.com/DYIIT7IB9h
— Jeff Nguyen (@jeffnguyen) May 26, 2017
Actor #BradPitt rumored to be among mourners @ funeral for #Soundgarden frontman #ChrisCornell right now. #NBC4LA pic.twitter.com/KitUSPMQKk
— Gordon Tokumatsu (@GordonNBCLA) May 26, 2017
Guests arriving to #hollywoodforevercemetary for funeral service for @chriscornellpic.twitter.com/35YfewjV4c
— Jeff Nguyen (@jeffnguyen) May 26, 2017
Watch Dave Grohl & Courtney Love Hug Chris Cornell’s Bandmates In Beautiful Video
More video footage has surfaced from Chris Cornell’s funeral at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery from Friday.
The new video initially shows Josh Brolin, Alice In Chains’ Jerry Cantrell, Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale, Filter frontman Richard Patrick, and then 1:05 in Dave Grohl and Courtney Love are shown hugging Chris Cornell’s surviving bandmates, Soundgarden’s Matt Cameron and Audioslave’s Tom Morello.
Watch a video of the beautiful and surreal moment below.
Watch Tom Morello’s Beautiful Eulogy At Chris Cornell’s Funeral: ‘Look Out For Each Other’
The first video clips of one of the eulogies at Chris Cornell’s funeral has surfaced, and it is two portions of former Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello’s eulogy. The clips are short, but a videographer also included another quote that Morello said during the service.
Morello told mourners to make a committment to look after one another “for Chris’ sake.”
Watch two video clips of Morello’s eulogy below.
Surviving Soundgarden members reunite for dinner following Chris Cornell’s funeral
Family, friends, collaborators, and contemporaries came out in force to honor Chris Cornell during a funeral service held at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery last Friday. Soundgarden’s three surviving members, Kim Thayil, Ben Shepherd, and Matt Cameron were in attendance, as was founding bassist Hiro Yamamoto. Following the ceremony, Thayil, Cameron, and Yamamoto went out to dinner together, joined by longtime Soundgarden producers Jack Endino and Stuart Hallerman, and Cornell’s ex-wife, Susan Silver. Hallerman shared a photo of the group with the caption, “We’re all living on ‘silver linings’ today, but they are abundant” (via Alternative Nation).
Stuart Hallerman shared the following photo after Chris Cornell’s funeral with the caption: “We’re all living on “silver linings” today, but they are abundant.”
In the photo are Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil, former Soundgarden producer Jack Endino, Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron, former Soundgarden bassist Hiro Yamamoto, and Chris Cornell’s ex-wife Susan Silver.
Hallerman responded to a comment from former Screaming Trees drummer Mark Pickerel, “Your name came up, Matt was reminiscing about their first trip to Ellensburg, a show with you and the Trees. Car problems! VW bus with no clutch cable made it home over the pass after…”
Ex-Pearl Jam drummer Dave Abbruzzese commented, “Absolutely fantastic!! Thank you for posting this photo! Great great great to see you all together!”
Ben Shepherd was not featured in the photo, and the only photograph that appeared to surface of him at the funeral was a picture of him next to Filter frontman Richard Patrick.
