Tom Morello was one of the first people in the music world to pay tribute to his friend and former bandmate Chris Cornell when the singer died in May this year.
Morello said he was “devastated and deeply saddened” upon hearing of his friend’s death – and the Prophets Of Rage guitarist has now issued a fresh tribute based around Cornell’s track Sunshower.
Opening with a quote from the song, Morello says: “All you’ll be, you are today. It’s alright when you’re caught in pain and you feel the rain come down. It’s alright when you find your way, they you see it disappear. It’s alright. Though your garden’s gray I know all your graces someday will flower, in a sweet sunshower.”
He then adds: “Chris, I love you, brother. I love your unparalleled artistry. I love your smile. I love your ridiculously beautiful hair. I love your willingness to help others. I love your love of family.”
Morello then urges fans to consider making two pledges in the singer’s memory. The first is to “offer unconditional forever support to his family, especially his three beautiful children.”
He then adds: “Lily, Christopher, Toni, if you ever need to talk, need a hug, would like to hear stories about your dad, would like to tell stories about your dad, need a guitar lesson or if you need to be reminded how very much your father loved you with all his heart, every one of us here today is there for you. Through Chris we are your extended family and lifelong resource of love and support.”
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