One of the greatest singers ever. Chris Cornell. R.I.P.
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One of the greatest singers ever. Chris Cornell. R.I.P.
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Jason Hirschhorn, curator May 19, 2017
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With a punk-rock spirit and a four-octave, growl-to-shriek vocal range that could make any metal singer jealous, CHRIS CORNELL was the embodiment of grunge, one of the great rock voices of the past 30 years and a constant reminder that there is light in darkness, and darkness in light. He was an immense talent. And like all great artists, was able to put into words and music what we all think and feel but cannot express. Music means a lot to me. It marks all the moments in my life. Chris' music was a big part of that. My oldest friend and I went to see him a few years ago in ASPEN at THE BELLY UP. A small venue. Just him and a few guitars. It was mesmerizing. What a loss. Condolences to his wife, 2 children, many friends, and fans. The world is lesser without him. MusicSET: "Remembering Chris Cornell"... For some people (including myself) it's hard to ask for help for anything. And it's even harder to figure out the right people to ask... There's no better place in sports than your own arena. The players come and go, the uniforms change, but home is where your seat is. SportsSET: "Home Sweet Home"... I love this idea from S.E. CUPP on how to expose and shame trolls... Bullies are often made. Thus, victims. And at some point though, they're just bullies and laughable when they claim to be the victim... This made me smile... Bad cons need gullible marks... Happy Birthday to GERALDINE LAYBOURNE, JAMIE ROBERTS, ANDI POCH, ADAM DORSKY, ALEX ZHARDANOVSKY, and JONATHAN KATZMAN.

Jason Hirschhorn, curator

May 19, 2017