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Chris Cornell Honored Posthumously by Rock Hall
18 May
Summary
- Chris Cornell's band Soundgarden was inducted into the Rock Hall in 2025.
- Cornell died by suicide in Detroit in May 2017.
- Prescription drug side effects may have impacted Cornell's mental state.
The iconic voice of Soundgarden, Chris Cornell, was honored posthumously with induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on November 8, 2025. The ceremony recognized Cornell and his bandmates for their significant contributions to music. Cornell's passing on May 18, 2017, in Detroit, sent shockwaves through the music world. He died by suicide at 52 after a performance.
Autopsy and toxicology reports confirmed the cause of death. These reports indicated the presence of several substances in his system, leading his family to believe that potential side effects from prescription medication, specifically Ativan, may have affected his judgment. Cornell had a history of sobriety.
Cornell was a leading figure in the '90s grunge scene, fronting Soundgarden and later supergroups Audioslave and Temple of the Dog. Soundgarden reunited in 2010, releasing their final album in 2012. His daughters, Toni and Lily, continue to honor his legacy, with Toni pursuing a music career inspired by her father.
