Soundgarden - Outshined- Live at The Fox Theater in Detroit, MI on 5-17-17

[@dhit6277]

I was at this concert last night. I have always wanted to see Soundgarden they were such a big part of my life. So I was so excited to finally see them. It was all I could think about for the last week. I have never been so happy and so sad in such a short amount of time. I woke up at 5:30 this morning and was getting ready for work and saw a picture of Chris on the news and said "oh cool they are doing a story on the concert last night" so I sat down to watch. Then I saw Chris Cornell dead at 52 underneath the picture. I said "that's wrong, I just saw him 6 hours ago." It took a couple of minutes till I realized what happened. So sad. You will be missed Chris. R.I.P. brother.

[@irukandjiShred]

dhit62 Man, that's the absolute worth thing to hear. I'm glad you got to see him perform though, I never got the opportunity. :(

[@milkminotaur]

feel for you. fucking harsh. I'm gutted.

[@thegreg79]

maaaan, this made me sad. so crazy.

[@ComaAlpha]

dhit62 count your lucky stars. For as many times as Soundgarden and Audioslave came through Cleveland, I never got a chance to see Chris live. Someone asked me if I could meet anyone famous, would it be Jerry Cantrell (my favorite musician and songwriter)? I said I love Jerry, but nope. It would be Chris Cornell and I wouldn't ask him a single question about himself, Soundgarden or Audioslave. Every question I would ask him would have to do with "Far Behind" by Candlebox, "Would?" by Alice in Chains, "Say Hello 2 Heaven" by Temple and most importantly, the source material for those three songs. Andy, Chris, the whole world misses you both, brothers.

[@stationhouser]

That's heavy shit right there. Glad you got to see them. :(

[@ericmcdaniel4029]

He knew it was his last. I can feel it deep down. He was tired and worn out. I've never been hit so hard with anyone's death yet until Chris. I loved Scott, layne, and Kurt but Chris's has just shaken me to the core. It's been on my mind everyday since and it's eating me alive inside. I can't get it out of my mind. Never met the guy but I feel like a part of me is gone with him. I can't let it go. I love you Chris. Thank you for so many years of greatness and love with your music. You were a hero to me and so many. May you be and peace now. We all will miss you and you never will be forgotten.

[@plundgren33]

eric mcdaniel I feel like he knew too. This was his last day.

[@mrbejam]

I'm not sure about the first part about him knowing it was his last, but everything else you wrote Eric, 100% exactly word for word what I've felt every day since. Literally my hero who saved my life so many days. I only wish i / we all could've returned the favour some how.

[@tdz69]

No one behind a mic will EVER outshine you brother!! Godspeed

[@HandymanDonEverhart]

Is sad to watch this knowing his life is about to end. Such a great loss. RIP Chris

[@todddietlin9974]

Don E I feel what you are saying

[@gonzalopozzo8546]

yeah, its like if you could even see a clock ticking down... or even see all the sequence after he left the show and went to his hotel room... damn i wonder how the hell nobody takes care of these guys... they need to be supervised goddammit

[@el34glo59]

Gonzalo Pozzo After what I'm hearing, yes someone should have been with him. He should have never been left alone the night.

[@tdz69]

This guy passing really messed me up. I hope at least the dialogue will be more open and accepted in terms of what depression is and just how common it is for that matter. So many people hide their struggle and it's heartbreaking to see someone as gifted as Cornell succumb to it.

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

There's more to the story than we know. People are reading too much into the performance. It sounds like he's lagging because he's using a delay, plus there's an ugly echo in the room, and the sound quality is horrible since it's recorded with a phone. He was always an intense performer, so people are reading extra darkness into nothing. He's working the crowd, having fun with them, he goes over and touches Kim with affection. There's something we just don't know about what happened, but I don't believe it was an intentional suicide. The medication made him hallucinate or something and he didn't realize he was awake. When the extra medication kicked in, he probably thought he was having a nightmare and wasn't in control when he got back to his room. Add to the fact he was probably jet-lagged since he flew in just for the show after spending a nice day with his family. That bodyguard knows more than he's said.

[@samdrury2896]

I can't imagine what was going through his head during this show... did he know that his life was coming to an end? Was it a sudden snap decision made in a haze of overwhelming emotion and a feeling of utter hopelessness? So many questions that I feel will go forever unanswered. So sad. Rest easy, Chris. You were the fucking greatest.

[@christina7972]

From what I understand he took more Ativan than prescribed because he was "angry"...an anti-anxiety drug. For some, it can cause suicidal thoughts if not taken as directed. It sounds unbelievable, I know. This article might clarify : www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/chris-cornell-when-suicide-doesnt-make-sense_us_591e2496e4b07617ae4cbaac

[@sbirrito]

give me a break.ive read that article and every other article. I know anxiety tablets can cause suicidal thoughts.you dont know what was going on anymore than anyone else. a toxicology report will reveal more. Bear in mind he was also out of it onstage.Im not saying you are wrong....just dont be so naive.

[@sbirrito]

its not negativity,its a valid point that many belief.then again it was YOU that resulted to language and insults.Im not going there,cheers

[@Ratelzwatel]

I guess the anti-anxiety pills not only helped him to be the invincible onstage party animal he is in this video, but also reduced his fear of death. He regularly may have had suicidal thoughts, like many people, but this time his fear to actually do it was gone. The pills took his fear of death away. People need a level of fear, to protect themselves. Someone with huge anxiety problems shouldn't be onstage. Those pills are made to cope with daily life, not to such extreme circumstances.

[@Camcat22]

Sam Drury MURDERED

[@jamesthereaper7]

_'I'm looking California and feeling Minnesota'._ *RIP Chris Cornell.*

[@TheRydog61]

The grass is always greener Where the dogs are shitting, oh yeah

[@joshualapointe4239]

Life no longer a burden in your hand. Say hello to heaven, where only the angels sing like you anymore.

[@ASPHALTICUS]

Joshua LaPointe indeed. You are the highway. Never let anyone call you a dog. Or shove a spoon up your ass.

[@sjgoode6590]

I feel like I've been punched in the stomach every time I watch a video from this concert!!! Dam I've NEVER been this SAD over the loss of any musician or celebrity for that fact!!! You will FOREVER be missed Chris Cornell, Thank You for your voice and the music, and all the good you did in this world.

[@hullupunainen]

He sincerely gave his all in this show, and that's the saddest thing. I can feel his pain

[@sleepincat]

Say Hello 2 Heaven Chris, RIP

[@FukyusMusic]

it's amazing how you go through your daily shit, listening to music, working, going to school, taking care of your family....etc, then someone passes away that you have never met but was such a big part of your life growing up.....I grew up listening to a lot of the Seattle scene in Jr High....Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Mother Love Bone, Nirvana, Pearl Jam....etc....been listening to CC and some of the tributes (The Pretty Reckless did a good one) but clicked on this one and couldn't make it through it without tearing up.....RIP to one of the G.O.A.T.s.... the world is a lot darker without you brotha

[@drummerguy187]

Pausing at 1:54 is so haunting. It's like you could see the pain and emptiness in his eyes. I was hurt when we lost Kurt, I was hurt when we lost Layne, I am absolutely heartbroken that we lost Chris. Words cannot express the devastation and sadness that I am feeling. My heart aches for his family so much. I was a Soundgarden fan from day 1 and have many memories of my life as it pertained to each song Chris sang. I hope he is now in peace. Rest easy brother. May God be with your family.

[@thefilmlodge]

Thank you for these videos of his final performance...much appreciated. RIP, old friend...just devastated.

[@willandgabegolf2072]

My favorite soundgarden song... so sad that just an hour after he rocked that theatre he took his own life.. Rest In Peace chris, the greatest voice in rock

[@curtc2]

Miss you already. Should live forever. It was a pleasure to share this earth with you. RIP.

[@ericmcdaniel4029]

A year later. Still feels like yesterday. Everyday your in my ears and heart brother.

[@vinyldiary6664]

So true!

[@marieezawa6732]

"It's been so lonely without you here Like a bird without a song Nothing can stop these lonely tears from falling" R.i.p 🌹

[@themac62]

the best vocals of his generation...changed the face of rock...Cornell was the real deal! so sad it's hard to express.

[@AB67]

Agreed, so sad.:(

[@pamb440]

Weeping after seeing this performance and knowing Chris and the band were supposed to be here in Columbus Ohio the next night for Rock on the Range. Thank you Uncle Sam - Alive for posting the clip of Chris' last show with Soundgarden. I remember the first time I heard this band back in the day and have always been a huge fan and have such regret that I never got to see them play live. He was such a brilliant talent with everything he did. Song writing, his vocals, lyrics all amazing. Such a mega loss. I still can't believe he's gone. My heart goes out his family and all the friends that were a part of his world. He was loved and will be truly missed. This world is a bit darker now that he's no longer with us. RIP Chris. May you find the peace and love you deserve.

[@crapola71]

Saw him first in 1996 and last two weeks ago. RIP you will be missed

[@robertconde7967]

Regardless of his physical state he, as usual, makes it seem so effortless. One of my vocal/songwriting heroes. I hope he found peace

[@JCSardinia]

feeling Minnesota.

[@fish3649]

Dude, you changed music forever. Therefore, you will never be dead because you will live on through the music you made and inspired.

[@jowen9991]

It's hard to watch this, makes me sad. Beautiful voice, beautiful soul, beautiful artist! You were too good for this world. Bless u for sharing your talent, we'll never forget YOU!

[@teresasilverlight2759]

truly one of the greatest rock singers of all time; reports say he suffered from depression, so sad, such a brilliant writer and artist RIP

[@janma2]

CRUSHED one of my alltime fav guys was so looking forward to Rocklahoma show RIP you are loved by the world Chris

[@Jacobin777]

RIP Chris Cornell. My condolences to the Cornell family. I was fortunate to see SG 10+ times over the past number of decades. You will be missed. :-(

[@bigmummy29]

i just want to jump on stage and give him a big hug :(

[@CHE113A]

Amanda Kippen I Know.. Me too :"( 💓

[@tanyagriscom7329]

SO many memories partying to Temple of the Dog, Badmotorfinger, Soundgarden....etc. Chris had one of those voices that move you! I was suppose to see him in Denver on Mon. So sad...too early! RIP

[@konigryan672]

RIP Chris Cornell. Your voice will never be forgotten. You're no longer in pain. Side note: you can hear the guy at the beginning of the video say "so heavy." 🤘🏻

[@hungryhiker800]

That was Fucking incredible and I always get back on my feet again

[@BlueHopi144]

One of his best songs ever !!!! RIP brother , thanks for the upload !!!!

[@dbt1505]

Deaths like Chris Cornell in the social media era always feel that much more eerie when you can see him perform and then you know a few hours later he dies. RIP Chris

[@Trip2929]

I did choir about a year ago. We had a huge competition of choirs all over the states. I had a solo in it and I didn't wanna go to the competition. I was so nervous! And then I was introduced to this song. I played it repetitively on the way there and I still love it! I think the only reason I went was because Soundgarden helped me through it. Thanks Chris, I hope you will never be forgotten in today's crap music.

[@halo12many]

Cornell rocked it til the end! He is the shit and will always be!!!!

[@joelpinckney9782]

Sure did. I was there and while "Black Hole Sun" stuck out as a real clunker that night, seeing them/this live (from the balcony) was powerful. They did rock. Powerfully haunting after what happened ... but he gave everything he had in him. The closing trio of "Jesus Christ Pose," "Rusty Cage" and "Slaves & Bulldozers" was ferocious.

[@starlytenyte6845]

@Joel Pinckney I thought BHS was good & JCP was the clunker. But it was a great show. He will be missed.

[@joelpinckney9782]

Weird that we thought the opposite. That's why music is so, so subjective. It was a great show!

[@stacymaxx8419]

This is so sad.. i woke up at 6am and was watching Local 4 Click On Detroit And they were talking about soundgarden playing at the Fox Theatre and how it was a sold out show and that lead singer Chris Cornell suddenly dead at the age of 52 and that he saddly died in his MGM Grand Detroit Hotel room.. I couldnt believe what i was hearing and seeing on my T.V screen... My heart was broken and i started breaking down with tears 😢just rolling down my face in such shock and not to mention I literally live 5 minutes away from Downtown Detroit... I still cant believe hes gone. #RIPCHRISCORNELL

[@TheDish15]

You were and still are my vocal idol... You and Prince were my world in the 80's and 90's... I will always love you so much

[@cfyves]

This song was one of my only links to humanity as a young man..... helped me through my own black days. #RIP Chris.

[@last808]

I was far from the biggest Soundgarden fan but music Chris and the band have put out was always impressive to me. I remember being a kid in Hawaii in the early '90s and seeing my first Soundgarden video on TV and just being like.. fuuuck that sound is just filling the space around me and it sounds great! Respect.

[@Desttro73]

At 1:46 Chris points at us..............Rest Easy Legend..

[@jujulabean]

I am in a complete state of shock. Got to see him live 6 times, the last time was 7/11/16. He had one of the most incredible voices ever--his vocals ranged from pure shred to soulful blues. He does look exhausted here. Oh Chris, I am heartbroken!

[@stand4liberty522]

What a unintended tribute. What a great performance.

[@TravisGreenwoodlessavytrav]

"It's so heavy, man"

[@curtisphilumalee1447]

I'm looking California , but seeing Minnesota, oh yeah!!!!!! Just a gifted writer. While recording this album in the Twin Cities in the middle of winter. May he be in a better place. RIP Chris.

[@terrcurr]

I bought tickets for this show during the presale and sold them. obviously wish now that I went

[@euthanizeme8577]

honestly happy to know that he as usual put on another amazing performance. fucking badass.

[@wolfgangcarstens4995]

I watch this concert and sadness settles around my brain like a painful fog. It was a brilliant performance. There are places here that leave me speechless, like when Cornell says "And I always get back up." I think Stef F put it best as feeling "gutted in every direction possible." Thank you so damn much for posting this.

[@tonyahatter2490]

crying.. so fkn sad right now :(

[@chelsabailey1018]

I always admired Chris Cornell as a singer. Always felt he was underrated. I was saddened by his passing. In most of what I've seen of his performances, he was more animated than what is seen in this video. There's something rather subdued about him even though he sounded great. He was the BEST vocalist in rock. There aren't ANY guys left that can compare or have the soul/depth that his voice had. R.I.H. Chris. You were TRULY one of a kind!

[@drummachine86]

RIP Chris :(

[@lowfi1980]

RIP Chris we love you. You'll Never be forgotten

[@murrayb7670]

Saw him back in 92 when jammin in Seattle. Awesome voice. Awesome human being.

[@tonymyers7323]

RIP Chris Cornell. Your epic voice will be missed.

[@mvagusta]

Everyone commenting about Chris looking "tired/out of it" - must never have watched him perform. This was his style, especially as he got older. Looks great here. Absolute shame. Forever young. A rock god.

[@kustomhooligans]

Mvagusta-Yes, he had a somewhat laid back, lackadaisical, relax, dont rush it live style over the last ten years or so. He put everything he had into this song @ 3:05, 4:12,4:22, 4:37 & 5:05. That was not his typical m.o. over the last few, years. Especially when youre on tour and you cannot injure your voice or the tour's over. Is it possible he knew this was his last performance? But in the end, only Chris knows what was going through Chris' head and we should all be respectful of that and enjoy the work he did.

[@cynthiatrabold5432]

agree, Chris totally looked healthy here..it takes amazing strength to hit those vocals as he always has,I feel that's where his energy has always come from , very simple , the core of his Body/gut/lungs/breath, and for Chris, it was GIFT plus VOICE and use/sharing, sharing, i"ll say for Chris, effing Effing Sharing his voice...same with Adele, Gift, Voice, Use...thank goodness they Used it, as with Eddie, Heart, Sinead, Whitney, Freddy Mercury, Geddy,Robert,Prince,Michael,Tyler,Lenox,Perry ET CETERA ...they found their GIFT, they used it and shared it ALL, NOT EASY, the pressure, the everything, keep within peaceful environments and when you're not, find that imaginary aura around your beautiful self to get through the negative environments, protect yourself with grace, honor your beautiful body when in negative environments, sometimes we haven't any choice to be there, you will get through, as I said before, I so wish we/someone was there to save Chris....my wish for all those suffering...to look high and over and in between, make it through that day, moment, year, you will, it's hard, you will and no one will OUTSHINE you, we are in this together. Love for the Cornells, Boyle, Karayiannis and above all Chris's beloved children and beloved wife. BrokenTogether, RepairTogether, LOVE

[@Ratelzwatel]

This was his style? Did you actually see other recent Soundgarden performances?

[@mvagusta]

Ratelzwatel Why do you think I wrote what I did? Watched recent Soundgarden, Solo with supporting band and Acoustic performances. I could play you back multiple performance exactly like this one. Have you read the toxicology report?

[@monicarodriguez3739]

mvagusta agree...

[@nosestradamussmith3212]

I was lucky enough to see audioslave and Cornell solo. You're very lucky, in a very unlucky circumstance, if that makes sense. thanks for posting this! So Damn sad...

[@LGRW313]

Me too!! I saw him with Audioslave in 2005 and a solo acoustic show a few years after both in Detroit. So fortunate and thankful!!

[@djamo1969]

I saw him solo and with Audioslave, too. I completed the triumvirate by seeing Soundgarden just last Friday (5-12). Hard to believe that he would be dead less than a week later.

[@AB67]

I was lucky enough to see them live, Soundgarden in NYC 1992, a small venue, good show. Chris RIP!!

[@patking1225]

Fighting depression for decades Is tiring.

[@markmnorcal]

Pat King Then you realize it was and will always be a one sided fight.

[@_.Username.Not.Found._1]

Ive watched this 20 times and makes me sad each time just knowing this is the last we get to see.

[@poetsunderground3968]

It’s a mind-trip to think that Chris Cornell, at his final performance of “Outshined,” a song he had performed for three decades, knew that it was the last time it would happen. But really, as Cornell’s performance that night was his best, as in off-the-motherfucking-charts the best, greatness fulfilled, how can we not conclude that he knew. It’s heart-wrenching and magnificent and so dismally sad that it puts our guts in our boots. After all, Chris Cornell, “the larger-than-life man who embodied rock and roll,” is dead by his own hand. Yet, he performed for us one last time, as a dead man walking. How perfectly fitting for an artist, creating art around his death-wish for decades, would walk off the stage in Detroit and hang himself. And, if he blew out his voice that night, and let’s face it, how could he not have, I maintain he blew it out on purpose. After all, he would never need it again. Detroit was Chris Cornell’s swan song. He chose the day. He chose the hour. He chose to end everything. Damn. Chris Cornell. Just. Damn. #outshined

[@supercard2431]

My Thoughts & Prayers Are With The Cornell Family🙏🙏Say Hello To Heaven! R.I.P. Chris We Love & Miss You!!

[@CHE113A]

This literally makes me cry .. Why? I Love You *Chris Cornell* Always & Forever ❤ *True Legend* #NoOneSingsLikeYouAnymore ❤ #HigherTruth

[@Palace-of-Madness]

You people make more into the shit than it is. He did this song just fine. He isn't 25 no more. He isn't gonna be headbanging and running around like a maniac. He's been this way now for years. It takes a lot of energy to still sing like this.

[@kustomhooligans]

CAN WE GIVE IT UP FOR THE MASTER AT WORK? 3:05, 4:12, 4:22, 4:37 & 5:05. That microphone IS IN PAIN! It can't handle The Legend, The Highway. Chris is Rock N Roll!

[@HorrorFanAndy1]

can you imagine when the news announced Chris's death, how many people in that audience was in disbelief because they JUST saw him

[@kevinkelel9962]

Our condolences to all his friends and family we have lost another great ,heaven just got a little louder!!!

[@Everlong-band]

RIP Chris, we always thinking of you

[@bukibukidookdooks90]

rip dude. just one of the many souls that you have touched. travel well mate.

[@GadSammit]

WE FUCKING LOVE YOU. That will never, EVER change.

[@princesstna925]

I'm fucking devastated. RIP SONGMAN

[@sharleenwhyte5029]

You were the best. Gunna miss hearing you

[@JvbgZ]

My favorite song from my favorite vocalist... RIP

[@nathanadams78]

Rip Chris... Just don't have the words I can't believe this....

[@philjamprimate]

pitch perfect. unreal.

[@cameronlozada8098]

RIP Chris. You will never be forgotten

[@bloodtrailsoldwoundsnewsca2502]

Rest In Peace Chris Cornell your music will always live on just wish you were!!!

[@chrisgrow]

This right here is a bit haunting

[@CHE113A]

chris grow Yea I know It hurts to watch, But Nothing will ever take away that this man could still hit those notes! Such a huge a loss of a *True Legend* ❤

[@DawnLawrence]

Gonna have to take some time to grieve this loss...

[@BenAlbert]

very, very hard to watch this i am in tears but what a performance and what a voice and reading all these comments have teared me up

[@raulgrasso4163]

We loviu chris! Thanks for so much!

[@taraolivero5408]

Thanks so much for posting this!

[@plastictreez2513]

Holy shit this hurts #cries

[@MrSmitht04]

So sad. He was an amazing talent and loved. Wish he would've loved himself. Kurt,Layne, Shannon hoon, Scott. All the guys I grew up loving are gone. R.I.P. Chris!!! Say hello to heaven. Condolences to all family and friends

[@AlphaTiger4]

If you feel sad or down, don't isolate from anyone, talk to someone or get a piece of paper and write, ü are here because you have a reason to LIVE 🎸😊✌ #RIP Chris Cornell, we miss Ü

[@davegnr1984]

Great voice.

[@jdb123ize]

davegnr1984 Best metal voice EVER!!!

[@eaburl]

Hope you're feeling the love, Chris, from your new clear vantage. Godspeed!!

[@kareybarey13]

He was doing the 100 yard stare in the 10 yard room.

[@Chrono-hn5nv]

RIP You beautiful man

[@dannyharris5310]

The world will never be the same..

[@TheDugC]

I don't care what anyone says, this show kicked ass! Hearing this song live had me fucking pumped and hearing it now it still sounds amazing!

[@kensnead5172]

I'm heartbroken watching this I remember seeing it live at lolapalooza

[@angiehenwood9742]

thank you for posting this. Goodnight Chris. ❤

[@johnhernandez1846]

Back in 1992 I went to my very first gig and it was Guns N Rose and guess who where opening for them? and playing this song when I arrived

[@pullyourluck]

is is unfathomable to think that just in few short hours he would be gone. Why Chris why? What happened that day and that evening? He had it all! thank you chris for everything!!

[@VictoriaMcKnight115]

This amazing man with the incredible voice has been making music, being in this band and that, his own solo projects, movie scores, etc for almost 3 decades now..he is no longer "Hands all over" jump up and down he is 52 and exhausted I am sure..the way he crouches when he walks reminds me how Ozzy would walk across a stage..Chris's voice is like home to me I honestly can not believe he sought a better way out to leave his 3 beautiful children behind I just don't buy it..not yet..way too soon

[@adrielgutierrez523]

played this right before he passed R.I.P. Chris we love ya

[@breedingindium6262]

The crowd singing that second chorus man. Holy shit

[@shwakto2]

can't help but tear up.

[@torridgames]

7/4 interstellar jam. ty Chris 🙏🏼 ✨ 🎶

[@redavis6581]

Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley, Scott Weiland and now Chris Cornell. Rest in peace Chris. You'll always be in my heart, brother.

[@el34glo59]

Duhet Yinnerbut I grew up in the 90's and this is fuckin terrible. They're all gone. Not just the grunge guys. Elliot Smith, Bradley Nowell, Shannon Hoon, Jeff Buckley. Christ it was worse then 60's and 70's as far as deaths. They're all gone.

[@Sideler74]

You had a family, a wife, kids & success that other musicians DREAM of... You had more money than you could ever spend & you had love from the folks closest to you as well as worldwide fans who loved you for what you created & you threw it all away with a permanent solution... for a temporary problem.

[@Syclone0044]

Sideler74 depression is a mental illness.. it makes you feel convinced that nothing matters and that life is worthless.. I feel sorry that he was enduring that and it became unbearable for him

[@SeventhHeaven5655]

I'm heartbroken. My favorite singer and band. Being a drug addict too, I think I understand all too well, although the exact cause of death hasn't been revealed yet today. Oh, Chris, you will be so missed!

[@littlemac101irl]

That guy who got the fist bump will forever relish that moment now.