He's actually my hero. I'm first and foremost a Chris Cornell fan, then Temple of the Dog, then Soundgarden/Audioslave. I saw him for the first time live in 2007 supporting Aerosmith at Hyde Park and for the last time last year in Bristol on his Higher Truth tour.
Not ashamed to admit I was balling on Thursday night and have had a knot in my stomach since. I think it helps to talk about these things though and I've been talking to my brother lot who is similarly a fan of Chris and the whole Seattle scene.
Just a few recommendations for those that haven't explored his works outside of the bands he was in:
Seasons - Singles Soundtrack
Promise ft. Slash - Slash
Sunshower - Great Expectations soundtrack
She'll Never be Your Man - Carry On
Scar on the Sky - Carry On
Two Drinks Minimum - Scream
Long Gone - Scream
Time - Scream
Never Far Away - Scream
Only These Words - Higher Truth
Murderer of Blue Skies - Higher Truth
Josephine - Higher Truth
Before We Disappear - Higher Truth
Pillar Of Your Bones - Euphoria Morning
Follow My Way - Euphoria Morning
Absolutely heartbroken and his music was everything to me. I hope you find peace Chris
god bless his wife and children, if my heart is this heavy the grief they must be experiencing will be tragic.