Stone Gossard & Lily Cornell Silver's speach followed by 'Reach Down' (Miguel, Costa, O’Brien)

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'Reach Down'
Miguel, Nikka Costa, Stone Gossard, Brendan O’Brien, Jeff Ament, and Matt Cameron
A tribute to Chris Cornell
I Am The Highway
The Forum, Los Angeles, 01.16.19

[@barbaramelian509]

This speech was absolutely amazing. And not only because it was said from the heart. Stone did what nobody dared doing in almost two years: he aknowledged every person that's been erased from the narrative that we've been hearing for the last couple of years. He mentioned Karen Cornell (Chris' ACTUAL mother), Peter Cornell, the rest of his brothers and sisters, Eddie and even Susan Silver. I'm so very proud of Stone, who is not only one incredible musician but most importantly a loyal friend and a better human being ❤ .

[@Buffy2222]

Bárbara Melián yes, finally!

[@MalcolmMcLoughlin]

Amen!

[@RJ51376]

Thee best part of it the best tribute song by people who truly loved him It was just REAL! 🙏🏻💖

[@Buffy2222]

Bárbara Melián Too bad that this benefits the wife. She’s the only one getting paid

[@monicajean37]

I have only 1 complaint, THIS SHOULD'VE BEEN IN SEATTLE!

[@darthlazlo]

Love that Stoney mentioned Andy as well. Chris loved Andy.

[@muzicaempathica6479]

More than we'll ever know...🥀💔

[@marylupo3656]

Way to go Stone!!! Saying what needed to be said!!! He had a family and friends before 2004 and that cant be erased!!!

[@exoticgirl1]

Amen, Mary! Stone is the most awsome, sweet guy out there. Miss you, girl.

[@thebongoplayer1535]

Damn, Stone's speech was beautiful.

[@newdamage5945]

The mannerisms and the way Lily carries herself definitely remind me of her father. Chris lives on!

[@javiceres]

Lily has the smile of his father , which you wouldn't see very often in the media.

[@claudianunez1137]

Thanks stone... including family Cornell and Susan silver... Lili beautiful Lady... wish you were here Chris

[@deborahf.bushard819]

Lily Cornell is her fathers daughter. She resembles his youth ful photos. Her parent Susan & Chris Cornell did a wonderful job. His parents & his siblimgs & Chris s friends since Lily was wee, they have always kept close to jer ans susan. Susan your wonderful. i wish you and Chris never broke up,he'd still be here. For this reason,i honor you in so many ways.

[@angeladavis1170]

No Doubts. # Justice for Chris Cornell. Look Up Meet The Resistance On U Tube Very Interesting.

[@benjaminwiseman6567]

It is pretty odd how they broke up in the first place. I read Chris's biography recently, and not much is known seemingly on why Chris divorced Susan, other than that he felt his marriage wasn't working and was driving him to substance abuse. That could have just been the rationale in his head though. Drugs can mess with that.

[@carolinebrennan3864]

@@benjaminwiseman6567 he paid the ultimate price for jumping the first piece of ass after coming out of rehab. If only he continued with his healing instead❤ Love you Lily!

[@benjaminwiseman6567]

@@carolinebrennan3864 he didn't jump her; he married her. Realistically, he probably could have jumped any woman he wanted, but he didn't. Agreed that he needed more time to heal. I have two theories based on the biography. 1. He dedicated so much to music that he didn't want to "waste time" looking for the right partner. 2. He's the type of guy who can't stand not being in a relationship, despite how much time he spent alone. Perhaps he needed some reassurance that there was always someone there for him when he could take a break from writing music and exploring the wilderness.

[@carolinebrennan3864]

@@benjaminwiseman6567 I still say "jumped." Shotgun wedding. Married within weeks of papers he forced Susan to sign to get out of that marriage. People like to think he was the greatest man alive (musician, yes in the SG days) but he was only a man who was flawed. From what I have learned, he did not even feel loved in the end. Full circle. Lily was so lucky to have the entire Seattle grunge scene, pick up where Chris left off, but look how she has turned out. IMHO she got the best part of the deal. Peace

[@phoenixrisingme]

Stone is a gentleman. Plain and simple.

[@QuintessentialKeygirl]

Lily is a gem. And she sings beautifully.

[@meep2576]

Nice to see Chris’s real family together

[@javieramorales867]

Lily has a calm serenity and maturity.

[@laurapac]

Kudos to Stone. He is a straightforward guy. Brilliant speech.

[@reneedecamillis1313]

This right here. Stone Gossard did what needed to be done--he spoke up for and recognized Chris's blood, his real family, and the inspirational Susan Silver and--most importantly--the amazing Lily Cornell Silver--all of whom Vicky has tried to erase from Chris's life and his history, all of whom Vicky's mother Toni has publicly slammed on social media in the most vile and disgusting ways possible. I have so much respect for Stone for doing what no one else had the balls to do, what has needed to be done for so long now. I also have so much respect for Eddie for not going to this event, though it is a shame that it had to come to that. To have one of Chris's best friends excluded because of the hatred Vicky and her mother Toni have publicly voiced for this amazing man, it is truly a shame. But I don't blame Eddie one bit for not being there for the tribute. Vicky and Toni didn't want him there, even if they never publicly stated that, it is evident by the things they have said about Eddie since Chris's death. But everyone knows the connection Chris and Eddie had, and neither Vicky, nor Toni, can ever erase that no matter how hard they try. And Lily--her speech spoke volumes--Chris wasn't in music for the money; he was in it for the love of music--just like Lily; Chris was nothing like Vicky who is out for nothing but the money and the fame. I hope this tribute puts an end to the relentless money grabs that nasty widow has been doing since the moment she heard Chris was dead. Three cheers for Stone and for Lily and for Eddie!!! You three--I have nothing but love and respect for you. Chris is smiling down on you, always. ~~~Loud Love

[@caidema]

Vickt is why a lot of chris' friends didnt want to be part of tgis

[@caidema]

Chris would have been embarrassed to have a statue of himself

[@chrisbrown3549]

You are beautiful. 😘

[@cathydownes1561]

Beautifully put

[@deadstar44]

This yt comments section must be the only place where real Cornell fans know how toxic his inlaws are, that they alienated Seattle and his close relatives. I mean not even inviting Chris parents and siblings, are you fucking kidding me?! Eddie Vedder is obviously not here for the hypocrisy and I can't blame him for not partaking in Vicky's ego stroking and cash grab on Chris's name. Chris died on her watch, not Susan Silver's (that she spent 14 years slandering and sueing), something she will have to deal with until the end of her existence (if she has a conscience, something I've been doubting ever since that fateful night).

[@z-woohoo5745]

Stone, you went there and I love you for it!!!

[@kimjoan212]

Stone is an absolute amazing speaker... coincidence that Stone and Chris share the same Bday... just 2 yrs apart...

[@deborahf.bushard819]

Sweet Lily Cornell

[@virginiaknighten4687]

“He loved what he did and he did what he loved.” Can anything be more beautiful than those words.

[@reemclaughlin4260]

Stone rocks. Sitting here crying. He said what needed to be said, and gave credit where it is due. Fabulous. 🙏🏻💞🤙🏼🎶🤗

[@rocknrollboise]

Same...

[@okirrama3587]

Yup stone is a rock

[@danielab9283]

Holy canoli! Lily looks so much like her Dad (in his younger years.)

[@nolarocks]

Cannot believe how identical Lily looks to her father - Chris. WOWOW Look at the cover to the Screaming Life EP and you'll see their doppelganger!!

[@angeladavis1170]

Totally Agree 💯. # Justice for Chris Cornell.

[@breesechick]

That was a great speech! He said what needed to be said. She has a lovely voice and looks like her dad. Dang, Miguel did a great job!

[@Mr.HotDogShirtGuy]

I think this guy has what the other performers were lacking, and it’s that bluesy sound within his voice. Stone said it himself, Chris was a blues man.

[@deadstar44]

Yeah, even though I like Dave Grohl/Taylor Hawkins/King Buzzo for bringing raw punky energy, some were spot on but a bit sugary (Levine, Cyrus), some all right (Ryan Adams, Fiona Apple, Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlisle, Peter Frampton, Taylor Momsen) some were borderline disaster (Juliette Lewis, Perry Farrell and Metallica were wishy washy, Rita Wilson?!), lot of screaming and grunting but that was the only time when they actually channeled and nailed the bluesy feel that was emanating from Chris's soulful voice. It felt like a gospel communion; for me, that was the moment when the tribute just took an ascending turn into a higher dimension up until Soundgarden brought us all to tears.

[@Runyan4PREZ]

Soul for days. Cyrus does it best.. somehow.

[@prometheuspredator7971]

Thank you so much, Stone and Lily for your awesome tribute to Chris. Stone and Lily, your kind words about Chris touched me greatly and described the type of person he was and his huge influence in the music world. Stone, Thank you for acknowledging Chris' mother, siblings, and family members during your speech. It is about time that they be acknowledged since they were intentionally excluded from Chris' life and after his death.

[@MeJustMeOnlyMeJustMe]

It’s refreshing to see a tribute to Chris Cornell that is all about Chris.

[@chriscarden689]

Thank you Stone for that wonderful heartfelt honest speech. I only wish that something like this would be done for Layne. Rest In Peace Chris & Layne

[@rumblefish9]

Chris Carden There was a tribute concert for Layne in 2006 in Seattle. There's one Layne Staley Tribute And Benefit Concert every year in Seattle. Plus, the entire Black Gives Way to Blue is dedicated to Layne.

[@MRSludgedude]

@@rumblefish9 and degradation trip

[@gotch7126]

Chris’s vocals can never be matched.... I’m so glad that I grew up in the early 90’s as a teen... these songs resonate throughout a generation and for all time!

[@dannymarshburn2807]

So true

[@theajones6080]

I'm so glad I found this. I've always been bothered by VC's behavior and her and her Mother's toxic effect on Chris and his Blood family.

[@djsaeg]

my dad saw how Jimi Hnedrix John Bonham and Jim Morrison changed he´s world but i was very honoured to see how Chris Cornell Layne Stanley Scott Wailand Dimebag and Vinnie changed mine , this i will never forget GOD BLESS YOU GUYS

[@mstamaria]

She looks sooo much like her father. My heart goes out to his family

[@rraaiinneeful]

Stone, you are a good man. Lily, you are a classy young woman.

[@ameliaespindola5145]

yes youre right. stone speaks from the heart. he made me cry👍👍👏👏❤❤

[@pridden76]

Stone, you are a good man with integrity. Much love to you, and to Chris and his family and friends.

[@crestiferj2689]

damn stoney. that was absolutely beautiful tribute to your dear friend. just lovely.

[@channingaustin]

Wonder how Vicky felt about Stones speech? It’s heart breaking how she’s trying to ruin Chris’s memory & legacy & how she’s literally breaking the hearts of his closest friends , family but most importantly his flesh & blood daughter Lily, who she’s so desperately trying to erase!!

[@christar9527]

Jenn Rose His speech probably made her jealous. She probably had a fit afterwards.😂

[@phoenixrisingme]

One of the best vocalists of the night. Did the song justice. RIP Chris, you'll never know how much you're missed.

[@thecharlesfoley]

Fantastic speach Stoney. So well put.

[@muratmuratti4484]

Waoow Lily!👍🤘👏👏🌼🌹💖

[@cathydownes1561]

Wow, what a beautiful, heartfelt speech💝

[@barbaraautrey7363]

Mikolaj, thank you for recording Stone and Lily’s beautiful speeches and capturing forever things from the heart about Chris. And Stone, Grazie mille

[@transart123]

Barbara Autrey i am glad all of us can hear and see this beautiful tribute to Chris. Peace love & rock’n’roll. Great music lasts forever!

[@angeladavis1170]

@@transart123 Yes Thank You So Much. # Justice for Chris Cornell.

[@AminaPhoto]

@@transart123 Thank you so so much for share this! ❤️To us, to the world! We really need it!! ❤️

[@transart123]

Annika Torstensson Lindsjö 🖤🖤🖤

[@davidsmith2424]

Stone is a class act

[@stephpavone]

One of my absolute favorite songs!

[@frusciantesaves7118]

even the way she walks reminds of her father

[@NicholeChoiceMusic]

Artists and Intellectuals. True Cornells. xoxoxoxoxo

[@mfernandalorca]

Lily ❤️

[@danielc3321]

Inspiring! This maybe the first time this was performed with the harmonies in the chorus. A perfect pairing!

[@virginiaknighten4687]

Stone needed someone with him on stage during his speech. Stone is an amazing man and so well loved.

[@porkchop1329]

Loved the speech!!

[@elleericson2056]

Thank you, Stone! It’s about time someone recognizes his other family!

[@ANOK541]

Lily looks a lot like her dad

[@Leo-dn9un]

We love you Stone and Chris, miss you Chris :(

[@SuperSoFlow]

@Mikolaj Jaroszyk Thanks for sharing this! These two speeches were the most poignant moment of the whole night to me.

[@cathydownes1561]

They really were #loudlovealways

[@transart123]

Sonya Flowers I couldnt be happier te be able to do it 🖤

[@adrianalvarez358]

MIGUEL, MIGUEL, MIGUEL undoubtedly broke it, no one of us would have thought that this singer, perhaps something unknown in this environment of rock, could have stood out and surprised both the public and in general to all, more than one will have thought ... why not add it to our bands, Soundgarden or Audioslave ... incredible feeling and more when it surprises you in that way, for lovers of rock, is an incentive that rock did not die, nor should die, hopefully we will appreciate the lyrics of a singer like Chris, where his own peers recognize his legacy, we must convey to our children, how they should choose the music and show these singers or groups, what they have to give in their lyrics and music and then they decide, regards.

[@NJlocalCAheart]

Beautiful speeches; Beautiful performance ♥️♥️

[@christopherbilotta8225]

So incredibly beautiful...I’m moved to tears

[@pitpride1220]

Can we please talk about how phenomenal Miguel was?

[@stefanie9645]

Pit Pride seriously good....

[@muzicaempathica6479]

Sounded like #ChrisCornell singing!!! I had to do a double take fr~

[@ccnomad]

I feel like he captured a little of the spirits of both Chris and Andy, for whom the song was written. Nicely done, Miguel :)

[@lIlIlIlIlIlIIIIIIII]

@@muzicaempathica6479 subjective and reaching

[@ameliaespindola5145]

miguel and the other female vocalist insanely amazing performance please dont let the others sing theyre the best. both!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍😍😍

[@mons.7698]

Best speech ever!!!!

[@Emet.V]

5:51 when I heard Miguel sing for the first time I thought he was freaking Paul Rodgers. Oh snap this has so much soul!!🔥🔥🔥 I want a studio version or a release online. This is so good!!!

[@drewa1999]

A beautiful set of speeches followed by a freaking lit version of Reach Down! Awesome vocals and musicianship!!

[@cerenertekin4693]

That speech was amazing that's what i would expect from Stone. Thanks for sharing the video.

[@carlazaid9289]

Thanks so much for recording such poignant moment!

[@amyelizabeth529]

Thank you so much recording this tribute concert. Great job. I am happily surprised by the level of excellence in this song. But for me, Stone's heartfelt, eloquent & very inclusive speech was the crown jewel. Well done, mate. Cheers!!

[@angeladavis1170]

I Agree 💯. # Justice for Chris Cornell

[@DahaYeniBasladik]

what a great performance! their cover had a gospel vibe which was perfectly appropriate for the content and feeling this legendary song conveys... not to mention that stone and lillian were two of the few people whom i could bare to hear talk after chris' death. at last, some people who uttered something that they really felt.

[@denisekelly6578]

Thank you Stone!!!!

[@paulhole6953]

Thanks for this vid...watching Matt, Jeff & Stone jamming without their fallen brother is heartbreaking...Great song..RIP CHRIS.

[@robynweber2552]

Very nice 🖤

[@raphaelsiqueira]

If it was Mike on the solo guitar, this solo would probably still be going on up until today...

[@pssed]

I absolutely love Alain Johannes, he is a truly underrated musician who has contributed to truly great albums. But yes, Mike playing this solo is a beast. It possibly has emotional value for him as well. If I'm not mistaken, it was the first song he recorded in a studio and that chance was given to him by Chris. So it would've been amazing to hear him play that solo on a night like this.

[@cerenertekin4693]

Does anybody know if Mike was there?

[@pssed]

@@cerenertekin4693 I feel like if he was in the building, he would've taken the stage. But that's just a guess..

[@raphaelsiqueira]

@@cerenertekin4693 he wasn't. Stone mentions that on his speech

[@cerenertekin4693]

@@raphaelsiqueira oh, right. Now i hear it when i listen again. Thanks. And what a brilliant person Stone is..

[@shaunloynds5317]

Who's singing? Oh my. What a speech. What a tribute. What a tune.

[@nickpruett8022]

What a great performance of reach down, this singer did this song justice, it is obvious that he is a professional and most likely a real fan of this album. An album for me that has been a beacon of inspiration and appreciation since my sophomore year of high school. Much respect to the people involved!!!

[@aynsleighmalayne3558]

I believe Miguel and Miley could do some righteous sounding rock, as the pop-hip hop genre isn’t doing their true talents justice. I realize their talent is multifaceted but this was a heartfelt opportunity they got to show more of their singing chops. Taylor is rock, she did great as well, as CC music is really complicated and off beat, as the genius he was, and it’s difficult for other artist to even get it close. Respect for those that did bc they all know Chris’s all around voice and talent is unmatched. Like Elvis, after he did a song, no one could match it. This was a great and moving rendition. Loved the bluesy soul he captured. I wish Lily could have sang. It was asked why she didn’t, and asked if too emotional, and Lily responded on social media by saying she would have loved to, but wasn’t invited to sing. God Bless Stone for those heart felt words on behalf of Chris’ family and Seattle roots. As Chris said he is, was a Seattle boy, through and through. 💕

[@prometheuspredator7971]

Right on!

[@prometheuspredator7971]

I can not believe that Lily was not invited to sing. How awful and heartbreaking for her. I blame this on Chris' wife, a Narcissist, Vicki K.

[@larrymm1963]

Great enormously loving and beautiful tribute

[@rocknrollboise]

God, Stone made me cry, no doubt... He's right on about everything... There would no doubt be no "grunge" without Chris, and Seattle might've never gotten it's time in the spotlight like it did. Definitely no Sub Pop, no Pearl Jam, Nirvana, or Alice in Chains if it weren't for SG and the balls Chris had... He was THE first person to bring the underground overground, I don't care what anyone says... He INVENTED the word Grunge and the "Seattle Sound," period. Miguel KILLED it here, too... Kudos to him and that slide guitarist for keeping it bluesy, cause like Stone said, Chris was a bluesman and it radiated from his every pore...

[@lazaroignus]

What a voice, 👍🏻👍🏻

[@exoticgirl1]

How sick is Vicky to ban Chris's blood relatives from a memorial of Chris! Vicky had no right to do that! But everything has to be about HER! The star filled funeral, this bs "tribute" with false promises that the money raised during the event would be donated. It never was. Sad fact: she had given orders to the venue's security to kick Susan and Lily out the moment they entered! Had it not been for the Soundgarden guys and Stone, Chris's own daughter would not have been there to attend the tribute. It still makes me sad and mad.

[@aaronneff6522]

Wow, I dont know anything about this dude, but big props for really killing this song in this environment

[@dr.buzzvonjellar8862]

Thank you Stone

[@JJNZ1000]

Stone... Man...

[@Irishmule169]

Putting a commercial in the middle of Reach Down is act of war !!

[@feliciaespinar8564]

Thank you for sharing this ❤

[@trisharivers5588]

... without our leader, a sensitive and gifted Irish boy from North Seattle who we all miss. No one said it better. Thank you, Stone

[@breesechick]

New sub Mikolaj, thank you so much for sharing this! Just job breaking up the videos too.

[@dragonclaws9367]

It's like soup it's nothing bad we can tell you that much we love him. 💝

[@MRSludgedude]

Sing it to me stone ~Andy wood.

[@daydreamhero1374]

I didn't know Bill Gates is a big Cornell fan 😂..One of the greatest singers of all time Chris Cornell your music still lives on! Rock on!

[@angeladavis1170]

Maybe He Can Help Find Truth and Justice for Chris Cornell.

[@christar9527]

Angela Davis Just saw your comment and Bill Gates won’t help anyone. I know that this is a year later but he’s hell bent on slaughtering everyone on the planet except his elite buddies.

[@sundarawrightson3440]

Stone, you da man

[@rajawi5828]

Great speech but Why she didn’t sing her voice is amazing???

[@aprilized]

Vicky probably didn't want her to sing, she only wanted Toni to sing even though Lily is a far far better singer. Vicky is a horrible person who destroyed CC's life and is now trying to push her daughter into music. The kid is totally not into it and she's really not that good. Lovely young lady but mediocre as a singer. I think she sang 3 times at this tribute lol... it's sad but that's life. She can't choose her mother.

[@honeybunny80]

Stone is a bad ass only one that has balls to step up and speak up.

[@fernandodanisi7717]

I didn't know who this Miguel guy was but I do know now! He fucking killed it!

[@Manchasbedolla]

Gossard es un chingon.

[@108grog]

I've been doing a deep dive into the early Seattle "grunge" scene. (I believe the term may have been first used by Sub Pop in describing Green River.) BUT !!! Listening to Chris Cornell , Thayil , and Yamamoto on a KZbin video from '86 (in LA I think), with unfortunately crappy sound quality , was fucking amazing. I think he (and they) expressed the heart of the whole scene. The quintessential Voice of "it". I won't say the word. Stone said blues. Blue, ... and black , ... and screaming red too. Ripping open the cage of our sick culture of hate and control , to let our souls out. Thank you to him and all those people dedicated to their art and to love and freedom.

[@aaronbentley5469]

Well that was Fucking good, my God

[@christinecanty5409]

Lily is Seattle Royalty. The first child of Chris Cornell. The only child of Susan Silver. She has all those uncles protecting her. I know Chris is too.

[@method1024]

well done

[@Benedettodongarra]

Temple of the Dog should release another album and dedicate to Chris

[@cotaroalonso4842]

Why Alain Johannes dosen't appear in the credits? He is an amazing guitar player though!

[@adrianalightyears5869]

Sorry my ignorance who is Miguel ?? Great voice !!! And Stone just BRAVO !!! Me saco el sombrero por Mr Stone

[@jmonty2005]

I agree. I want to know who he is as well

[@deadstar44]

@@jmonty2005 I knew him from his duet with Janelle Monae, Primetime. But he just amazed the shit ouf of me out of the blue, didn't know dude had such a set of pipes to not only cover a Chris Cornell song at the top of his game but nail it effortlessly while letting the fans participate, the whole building must have been shaken with chills to sing along. Nikka Costa did a great job harmonizing as well. They crushed it vocally and it's a very hard song to sing, let alone convey the soulful and bluesy tone. He sounds so fucking great and pitch perfect on a bootleg video, that must have been incredible live.

[@jmonty2005]

@@deadstar44 I totally agree. I think this was the best vocal performance of the night (although Miley Cyrus was actually pretty good surprisingly. Maybe not surprisingly to all, but definitely to a guy like me who pretty much despises all modern pop music)

[@x_____________]

R&B Artist. He's got some good records out. Very talented guy.

[@ceocampo9684]

He sang “Remember me” from the disney animated movie “Coco” :)

[@shannonguerrero9273]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏

[@Erica-jv7ze]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jadeipissedoffnow]

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