RIP Chris Cornell

Yes, as ghosthouse said above, no one knows what burdens people are carrying. I grew up with his music. He had one of the greatest voices in rock, no question.

 But I can't help but feeling a little pissed, to be honest. Plus he had three kids. Come on man.

i'm decidedly in the minority, but i think his bond theme (from casino royale) was the second best ever (goldfinger being of course the ultimate). from what i read he suffered from depression, which led to drink/drugs, but was sober of late. all very sad--a great voice.

52 is plenty of time to get something done and Chris has definitely left a great musical legacy.  There's his original work, but he was also a great interpreter.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I71ukgaAwWA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuUDRU9-HRk

RIP, indeed...

Why is it that some of the greater talents seem to carry the greatest burdens in silence, only to surprise us when they make these tragic decisions?  Robin Williams comes to mind....a great talent, suddenly lost when he apparently felt there was only one option left.

This is not new news...I'm not citing anything unusual...

Depression is a disease that can be treated, or at least, dealt with.  It does require the intervention of those closest to the individual to recognize the symptoms and ACT.  As we mourn CC, we should get a clue and look around us.  It's not limited to the rich, the famous, the talented, or even your family, friends, neighbors, or coworkers.

Pause....take a moment....educate yourself....and look around.

Reach our, and maybe, just maybe you can prevent this from happening on your 'doorstep'...

Or even to you....

*J kicks his soapbox away....*

http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/direstraits/industrialdisease.html

I laugh at this....but it seems to be too terribly true....and it's getting worse.