Chris Cornell’s widow shares clip of ‘Fast Car’ cover in 60th birthday tribute
nme.comChris Cornell‘s widow Vicky has shared a clip of the late singer covering Tracy Chapman‘s ‘Fast Car’ on what would have been the Soundgarden frontman’s 60th birthday.Yesterday (July 20), Vicky Cornell took to Instagram to share a snippet of Cornell covering Chapman’s 1988 hit, alongside a montage of candid videos of him through the years, and a written tribute.“Chris would have turned 60 today.
Although everyone that loved him is sad that he’s no longer here, it’s all of you, the fans who made him, whose love has continued to keep his legacy alive.
I’m so grateful to you all for that,” Vicky wrote.She continued: “While I remember him best as the wonderful husband, father and human being he was – I’d like to celebrate his whole life and everything he gave us.
On his 60th we can all celebrate his genius as an artist who redefined music, but also the incredible man who touched and changed lives.”A post shared by Chris Cornell (@chriscornellofficial)Vicky also teased that the track may receive a formal release, writing: “He’s an icon, and he gave us all so much – his unique voice, his poetry, his creativity… his life was a gift to so many.
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