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Infosourcer
Web Ferret @Cloudera. Investigative Research.Social Media,IOT & Big Data Enthusiast.Competitive Intelligence.Skier.SG, TOTD, Audioslave fan!
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We lost a lot with the passing of Chris Cornell. To many, he was a mentor, a brilliant writer; an inimitable voice. Until June 30th, this challenge is for the friends and fans to write their stories, poems, tributes: anything about him. We will be putting together a book for the Cornell family, of the posts entered, as well as making copies available for purchase, donating all proceeds to suicide prevention. In partnership with Seattle Refined, the most shared post will be read on air, and posted on seattlerefined.com.
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When we first met...in Paris

Chris, the world is a much sadder and darker place without your enormous, generous presence, not to mention your brilliant, heartfelt lyrics and songs. Still can't wrap my arms around this. And something still doesn't sit right. All I can do is share some wonderful memories....

Fast rewind to 1989. Soundgarden had released "Louder Than Love". I was Label Manager for A&M Records in Paris, and the band came to Paris for some promos and a concert. When I first heard the album, I KNEW this was something huge. It was so frikking raw, powerful, & beautiful. Then I met the band and Susan.

I remember when the band was doing CD signings in a small but popular record store. There were maybe 10 people that showed up. Then they did a sold-out concert in a small venue. The show was literally EXPLOSIVE and unreal.Imagine being a part of the initial days of this amazing band. I feel so very lucky and grateful.

While you, Chris, were very reserved and stayed mostly by Susan's side, I felt your kindness shine through your shy demeanor. I had the great pleasure to hang with Matt, Ben, and Kim a few fun evenings, musing about all the travels and promos and concerts the band had to still go through. Matt was a major sweetie, even writing me letters from their overseas tour supporting Guns & Roses.

I left Paris shortly after our meeting, and regretfully, I moved to Miami. I should have moved to Seattle and continue my music career and watch the Seattle scene blossom.

I LOVED every single Seattle band- I am so saddened by the losses. But this music is truly its own and is very important to everyone and it will , as you can tell from all the posts and tributes globally.

Then I was very lucky to see Soundgarden live again, in 2011, in Vancouver BC. Funny, I now live 1.5 hours north of Seattle for the past 9 years. I have not been able to make any contact with the Soundgarden folks, but hopefully that changes soon.

Lastly, when I heard Temple of the Dog was doing 7 shows in 5 locations last year, I jumped on the occasion and bought tickets for the first San Francisco show. I knew about Andy Wood and Chris's close relation, and I was a major fan of Mother Love Bone and TOTD tribute album.I was literally blown away and became very emotional. It was literally the best concert I have ever been to. And I have been to MANY. Chris was amazing, as was Matt and Stone, Mike, and Jeff. 

Never would I have imagined that I would never see or hear you again, Chris. This whole nightmare doesn't remind me of anything. I am hoping for the truth to come out. It would help in healing the raw wounds I (and so many others) have. Even if we did not have a close relationship, you have impacted my life in so many ways. This last chapter is not the last. XOXOXO ~Suzy

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