GALLERY: Remembering Chris Cornell
Chris Cornell passed away one year ago today (May 18.)
Before his unexpected death, rock fans were well aware of just how gifted he was, but in the past year, we were reminded of his remarkable talent even more so in his absence.
In honor of his career and life, we’ve assembled the gallery of photos below. Listen to Pierre Robert for more celebrations of this friend of the station and MMRBQ alum.
No sings like you anymore. Frankly, they never really did in the first place.
MMaRchive Session hosted by Pierre Robert (2015)
IRVINE, CA - MAY 21: (L-R) Bassist Tim Commerford, drummer Brad Wilk, lead singer Chris Cornell and guitarist Tom Morello of Audioslave perform during the KROQ Weenie Roast 2005 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on May 21, 2005 in Irvine, California. (Photo by Karl Walter/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOOD - SEPTEMBER 10: Musician Chris Cornell of Audioslave and his daughter Toni sign a guitar donated by the band at the "ReAct Now: Music & Relief" benefit concert at Paramount Studios on September 10, 2005 in Hollywood, California. The special, featuring musical performances from a wide array of artists, seeks to raise much-needed funds for The American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, America's Second Harvest and similar organizations as they continue their relief efforts in the devastating wake of Hurricane Katrina. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOOD - SEPTEMBER 10: Musician Chris Cornell of Audioslave performs at the "ReAct Now: Music & Relief" benefit concert at Paramount Studios on September 10, 2005 in Hollywood, California. The special, featuring musical performances from a wide array of artists, seeks to raise much-needed funds for The American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, America's Second Harvest and similar organizations as they continue their relief efforts in the devastating wake of Hurricane Katrina. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOOD - SEPTEMBER 10: Musician Chris Cornell of Audioslave poses backstage with his daughter Toni at the "ReAct Now: Music & Relief" benefit concert at Paramount Studios on September 10, 2005 in Hollywood, California. The special, featuring musical performances from a wide array of artists, seeks to raise much-needed funds for The American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, America's Second Harvest and similar organizations as they continue their relief efforts in the devastating wake of Hurricane Katrina. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)
BERLIN - JULY 2: Chris Cornell of the band Audioslave performs at the Live8 concert July 2, 2005 in central Berlin. The free concert is one of ten simultaneous international gigs including Philadelphia, Berlin, Paris, London, Barrie, Tokyo, Cornwall, Moscow and Johannesburg. The concerts precede the G8 summit (July 6-8) to raise awareness for MAKEpovertyHISTORY. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOOD - SEPTEMBER 10: Musician Chris Cornell of Audioslave poses backstage with his daughter Toni at the "ReAct Now: Music & Relief" benefit concert at Paramount Studios on September 10, 2005 in Hollywood, California. The special, featuring musical performances from a wide array of artists, seeks to raise much-needed funds for The American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, America's Second Harvest and similar organizations as they continue their relief efforts in the devastating wake of Hurricane Katrina. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)
CULVER CITY, CA - DECEMBER 03: Musician Chris Cornell of Audioslave and daughter arrives at the VH1 Big In '05 Awards held at Stage 15 on the Sony lot on December 3, 2005 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)
CULVER CITY, CA - DECEMBER 03: Musician Chris Cornell of Audioslave and daughter arrives at the VH1 Big In '05 Awards held at Stage 15 on the Sony lot on December 3, 2005 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)
CULVER CITY, CA - DECEMBER 03: Musician Chris Cornell of the band Audioslave performs onstage at the VH1 Big In '05 Awards held at Stage 15 on the Sony lot on December 3, 2005 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 20: Chris Cornell performs on stage at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on October 20, 2007 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Sergio Dionisio/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA - SEPTEMBER 15: Musician Chris Cornell performs onstage during KROQ's LA Invasion concert held at the Home Depot Center on September 15, 2007 in Carson, California. (Photo by Paul Butterfield/Getty Images)
HAMBURG, GERMANY - JULY 07: Singer Chris Cornell performs on stage at the Hamburg Live Earth concert at the HSH Nordbank Arena on July 7, 2007 in Hamburg, Germany. Launched by former US Vice President Al Gore to combat Global Warming, the concert is one of a series taking place over a 24-hour period on July 7 across seven continents. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD - FEBRUARY 08: Audioslave lead singer Chris Cornell and guest arrive at the SONY BMG Grammy Party held at The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on February 8, 2006 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 20: Chris Cornell performs on stage at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on October 20, 2007 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Sergio Dionisio/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 05: Musician Chris Cornell and daughter attend the Conde Nast Media Group's Fifth Annual Fashion Rocks at Radio City Music Hall on September 5, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 05: Chris Cornell performs on stage during the Conde Nast Media Group's Fifth Annual Fashion Rocks at Radio City Music Hall on September 5, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 07: Musician Chris Cornell arrives with daughter Toni at the Kennedy Center for the Kennedy Center Honors on December 7, 2008 in Washington, DC. In its 31st year, the Kennedy Center Honors recognizes honorees for their lifetime contributions to American culture through the performing arts. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 20: Musicians Chris Cornell (L) and Tom Morello of Audioslave perform at Prophets of Rage and Friends' Anti Inaugural Ball at the Taragram Ballroom on January 20, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 06: Musician Chris Cornell (L) and his wife Vicky Karayiannis arrive at the 2009 MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute to Neil Diamond at the Los Angeles Convention Center on February 6, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 20: Musicians Chris Cornell (L) and Tom Morello of Audioslave perform at Prophets of Rage and Friends' Anti Inaugural Ball at the Taragram Ballroom on January 20, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 20: Singer Chris Cornell performs at Prophets of Rage and Friends' Anti Inaugural Ball at the Taragram Ballroom on January 20, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 11: Musician Chris Cornell (L) and Toni Cornell attend the "The Promise" premiere during the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on September 11, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 11: Musicians Chris Cornell (L) and Serj Tankian attend the "The Promise" premiere during the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on September 11, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 07: Jeff Ament, Matt Cameron, Chris Cornell, Stone Gossard and Mike McCready of the band "Temple Of The Dog" perform onstage at Madison Square Garden on November 7, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 07: Jeff Ament, Matt Cameron, Chris Cornell, Stone Gossard and Mike McCready of the band "Temple Of The Dog" perform onstage at Madison Square Garden on November 7, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
MM-aRchive Session at Grape Street Pub April 2007. Photo courtesy Douglas Lockard
MMaRchive Session at Grape Street Pub April 2007. Photo courtesy Douglas Lockard
MM-aRchive Session at Grape Street Pub April 2007. Photo courtesy Douglas Lockard
MALIBU, CA - JANUARY 14: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been shot in black and white. Color version not available.) Alex & Ani host ROCK4EB! with Sting and Chris Cornell at EBMRF Benefit on January 14, 2017 in Malibu, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for EBMRF)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 20: Musicians Chris Cornell (L) and Tom Morello of Audioslave perform at Prophets of Rage and Friends' Anti Inaugural Ball at the Taragram Ballroom on January 20, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 20: (L-R) Musicians B Real, Jack Black, Chris Cornell and Tom Morello perform at Prophets of Rage and Friends' Anti Inaugural Ball at the Taragram Ballroom on January 20, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 02: Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and Jason Aldean perform on the 2014 CMT Artists Of The Year at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center on December 2, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT)
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 02: Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and Jason Aldean perform at the 2014 CMT Artists Of The Year at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center on December 2, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT)
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 08: Musician Chris Cornell attends the "Into The Woods" World Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater on December 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
MMaRchive Session with Pierre Robert
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 27: Musician Chris Cornell performs at The Ryman Auditorium on October 27, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 27: (EDITORS NOTE: This image has been processed using digital filters) Musician Chris Cornell performs at The Ryman Auditorium on October 27, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 27: (EDITORS NOTE: This image has been processed using digital filters) Singer/Songwriter Chris Cornell performs at The Ryman Auditorium on October 27, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 13: Musician Chris Cornell performs onstage during 106.7 KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas 2015 at The Forum on December 13, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for CBS Radio)
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 13: Musician Chris Cornell performs onstage during 106.7 KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas 2015 at The Forum on December 13, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for CBS Radio)
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 13: Musician Chris Cornell performs onstage during 106.7 KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas 2015 at The Forum on December 13, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for CBS Radio)
ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 12: Musician Chris Cornell performs at the Dallas Premiere of the Paramount Pictures film ?13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi? at the AT&T Dallas Cowboys Stadium on January 12, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 12: Musician Chris Cornell performs onstage during the Dallas Premiere of the Paramount Pictures film ?13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi? at the AT&T Dallas Cowboys Stadium on January 12, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Musician Chris Cornell (R) attends the Saint Laurent show at The Hollywood Palladium on February 10, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Musician Chris Cornell (L) and his wife Vicky Karayiannis arrive at "An Evening With Jimmy Page And Chris Cornell In Conversation" at the Ace Hotel on November 12, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Musicians Chris Cornell (L) and Jimmy Page speak onstage at "An Evening With Jimmy Page And Chris Cornell In Conversation" at the Ace Hotel on November 12, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Musicians Chris Cornell (L) and Jimmy Page speak onstage at "An Evening With Jimmy Page And Chris Cornell In Conversation" at the Ace Hotel on November 12, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 13: (L-R) Musicians Chris Cornell, Matt Cameron and Jimmy Page pose at a private reception and dinner for Jimmy Page to celebrate his new autobiography "Jimmy Page by Jimmy Page" at the Sunset Marquis Hotel and Villas on November 13, 2014 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Jaxon speaks to Chris before an Audioslave show at The Borgata
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 18: (L-R) Musicians Tom Morello and Chris Cornell and inductee Chuck D of Public Enemy perform onstage at the 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on April 18, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 15: Chris Cornell attends the "Walking With Dinosaurs" screening at Cinema 1, 2 & 3 on December 15, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 06: Chris Cornell of Soundgarden performs on stage during the 2014 Lollapalooza Brazil at Autodromo de Interlagos on April 6, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 06: Chris Cornell of Soundgarden performs on stage during the 2014 Lollapalooza Brazil at Autodromo de Interlagos on April 6, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 06: Chris Cornell of Soundgarden performs on stage during the 2014 Lollapalooza Brazil at Autodromo de Interlagos on April 6, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 06: Chris Cornell of Soundgarden performs on stage during the 2014 Lollapalooza Brazil at Autodromo de Interlagos on April 6, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 02: Soundgarden performs at Citi Presents Exclusive Soundgarden Performance Celebrating 20th Anniversary of "Superunknown" at Webster Hall on June 2, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Citi)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 02: Soundgarden performs at Citi Presents Exclusive Soundgarden Performance Celebrating 20th Anniversary of "Superunknown" at Webster Hall on June 2, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Citi)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 02: Soundgarden performs at Citi Presents Exclusive Soundgarden Performance Celebrating 20th Anniversary of "Superunknown" at Webster Hall on June 2, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Citi)
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 14: Soundgarden performs for SiriusXM Listeners During "SiriusXM's Town Hall With Soundgarden" at Electric Lady Studio on November 14, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 16: Musician Kim Thayil (L) and singer Chris Cornell of Soundgarden perform at The Wiltern Theater on February 16, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 16: Musician Kim Thayil (L) and singer Chris Cornell of Soundgarden perform at The Wiltern Theater on February 16, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 16: Singer Chris Cornell of Soundgarden performs at The Wiltern Theater on February 16, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 24: (L-R) Musicians Dave Grohl and Chris Cornell attend the 21st Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party at West Hollywood Park on February 24, 2013 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for EJAF)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 18: Musician Chris Cornell speaks on stage at the 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on April 18, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 18: Inductee Ann Wilson (L) accepts award from Chris Cornell onstage on stage at the 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on April 18, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 18: Inductee Nancy Wilson (L) accepts award from presenter Chris Cornell onstage at the 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on April 18, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 18: Presenter Chris Cornell speaks onstage at the 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on April 18, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 18: (L-R) Musicians Tom Morello and Chris Cornell perform onstage at the 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on April 18, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 18: Chris Cornell and Family attend the New York Screening of "The Promise" at The Paris Theatre on April 18, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
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