Sadly, on May 18, 2017, we lost one of the most important voices of the ’90s, the great Chris Cornell, who died at the age of 52. Since then, the members of Soundgarden and the widow of Chris Cornell have found everything in a legal battle that after so long, finally came to an end.
It was in December 2019 when Vicky Cornell sued Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron and Ben Shepherdbecause supposedly they failed to pay a royalty and they were also fighting for Seven Songs Chris Cornell Supposedly Recorded Before He Died and in which his Soundgarden colleagues were seeking credit as co-writers.
Soundgarden and Chris Cornell’s widow finally made peace
As if this were not enough, in February 2021, Chris Cornell’s widow sued the remaining members of Soundgarden again because apparently, they wanted to offer her a smaller amount for her participation in the band’s company, in her husband’s name. That same year, both sides managed to reach a temporary truce over access to the group’s social media accounts.
However, after so many legal fights, Vicky Cornell and the band members finally made peace. Through a statement posted on the band’s social mediathey announced that they finally reconciled and are working together on plans to release the last songs they recorded with the late singer.
“Soundgarden and Vicky Cornell, on behalf of the Chris Cornell estate, are pleased to announce that they have reached an amicable out-of-court resolution. The reconciliation marks a new partnership between the two parties, which will allow Soundgarden fans around the world to hear the final songs the band and Chris were working on.”.
It is read in the statement that Soundgarden published to make it clear that they are carrying the party in peace with the widow of Chris Cornell
Soon we will be able to listen to the latest recordings of Chris Cornell with Soundgarden
Last but not least, they made it very clear that both Soundgarden and Chris Cornell’s widow are attached for “to further, honor and build on Soundgarden’s incredible legacy, as well as Chris’ indelible mark on music history, as one of the greatest songwriters and vocalists of all time”.
So far they have not confirmed when they will release those unpublished songs that Soundgarden recorded with Chris Cornell before he died.. However, we are sure that very soon we will have news and that finally, we will be able to hear the legendary voice of Cornell once again. What do you think?
