Taylor Momsen continues to honor Chris Cornell
Taylor Momsen said Chris Cornell ‘saved my life’ with his music in a new tribute post following Soundgarden‘s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
“If Rock n Roll is the Bible, Soundgarden is the New Testament. I am honored that my friends in Soundgarden asked me to stand side by side with them to honor Soundgarden’s amazing music and influence on such an important night. To Matt, Kim, Ben, Hiro and all the amazing members of the Soundgarden family, I am humbled to know you and to pay tribute to your music and to Chris Cornell. I have no words to describe my love for what you have given to me and the world, but I will cherish this moment forever, so I thank you all from the deepest place in my heart. These are memories that I will hold dear and never forget. I am so proud of you. And to Chris Cornell, you are my hero, my pillar of greatness, you saved my life with your music and I am forever grateful. ❤️❤️❤️ xxt.”
Chris Cornell’s daughter Toni said in her own post that Soundgarden ‘shaped me as an artist and person.’
“I was six years old when Soundgarden reunited. My brother and I were lucky to see small pieces of that moment unfold, not realizing we were witnessing something historic. I’ll never forget walking into Soundgarden’s reunion show with my brother, my American Girl doll in tow, and seeing my dad step onstage again with Soundgarden after more than a decade. I might have been too young to understand the magnitude of this moment, but I still knew I was witnessing something extraordinary. I will forever be grateful for those years, eventually spending time in Seattle and experiencing the greatness of the Pacific Northwest that inspired my dad and his bandmates so immensely.
Those moments shaped me, being on the road for years and experiencing Soundgarden shaped me, not just as ‘Chris’s daughter,’ but as an artist and a person. I would hear people tell my dad his music saved them, and seeing that legacy honored, I understand just how true that was. Soundgarden belonged in the Rock Hall from the day they started making their revolutionary music. A huge congratulations to Matt, Kim, Ben, and Hiro, and especially to my dad, who should have been here to share this moment with his bandmates. I know how proud he is.
Thank you to the legendary @nancywilson for honoring him beside me, and to Brandi and Taylor for continuously sharing his music and keeping his spirit alive. And to the fans, who are the reason this music still breathes.
Performing “Fell on Black Days” was one of the greatest honors of my life, and one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. My dad’s absence is always felt, but singing his songs always makes me feel closer to him. I’m so grateful I got to share this moment for him, and with him, in some way.
Daddy, you are beloved and your music will forever change people’s lives. Long live Soundgarden.”
