Nirvana found worldwide success with "Smells Like Teen Spirit" from their critically acclaimed second album Nevermind after signing with major label DGC Records. He was hailed as a Generation X spokesman and is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians in alternative rock history.Ĭobain, born in Aberdeen, Washington, founded Nirvana in 1987 with Krist Novoselic and Aaron Burckhard as part of the Seattle music scene that later became known as grunge. Cobain's compositions broadened the thematic conventions of mainstream rock music through his suspense-fueled songwriting and anti-establishment persona. Kurt Donald Cobain was an American singer-songwriter and musician who was best known for being the guitarist, primary songwriter, and frontman for the rock group Nirvana. Suicide by hanging was established to be the cause of his death. He was discovered dead in his Detroit hotel room in the wee hours of, an hour after performing at the Fox Theatre with Soundgarden. He performed and co-wrote the theme song for the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale, "You Know My Name." His last individual release before his death was the charity single "The Promise," which he wrote for the ending credits of the 2016 film of the same name.Ĭornell had been depressed for most of his life. He was chosen for a Golden Globe for his song "The Keeper," featured in the 2011 film "Machine Gun Preacher". He released four solo studio albums, "Carry On", "Euphoria Morning", "Scream", and "Higher Truth" a live album, "Songbook" and two compilation albums, "The Roads We Choose" and "Chris Cornell", the latter of which was released after his death. He is well-known as a songwriter for his extensive catalogue, powerful vocal belting technique and nearly four-octave vocal range. The band's first recordings were three songs for C/Z Records' Deep Six compilation.Ĭornell is regarded as a pivotal figure in the grunge movement of the 1990s. Scott Sundquist was hired as the band's drummer in 1985, allowing Cornell to focus on his vocals. Cornell also founded and fronted Temple of the Dog, a one-of-a-kind tribute band to his deceased friend Andrew Wood.Ĭornell, Thayil, and Yamamoto formed Soundgarden in 1984, with Cornell on drums and vocals. He also had a solo career and performed on film and television soundtracks. Chris spoke to a generation of rock and metal fans. At an inquest into his death, it was later determined that he died because of hanging.Ĭhristopher John Cornell (20 July 1964 - ) was an American songwriter, singer, and artist best recognised for his work with Soundgarden and Audioslave as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist. The death was not considered suspicious by the police. Flint was declared deceased at the scene.
on 4 March 2019, in response to concerns for his safety. Flint ran in the Chelmsford Parkrun for the third week in a row on Saturday, 2 March 2019, and set a new personal best time.Įssex Police responded to Flint's home in North End, near Great Dunmow, Essex, shortly after 8:10 a.m. Flint's final live appearance with the Prodigy took place on 5 February 2019 at Auckland's Trusts Arena. He was the founder of Team Traction Control, a motorcycle racing team that won four Isle of Man TT races in 2015 & 2016 and competed in the British Superbike Championship. In 1996, he performed on the group's two UK number one singles, "Firestarter" and "Breathe." Flint was his own band, and he was the lead singer. He rose to the position of frontman for the group as a dancer. He was a member of The Prodigy, an electronic dance act. Keith Charles Flint was a dancer, singer, and motorcycle racer from the United Kingdom.
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