A previously unreleased studio recording of Chris Cornell covering Gun N’ Roses “Patience” was shared on what would have been the his 56th birthday. The song was recorded by Tom Syrowski and was mixed by Brendan O’Brien who has also worked with Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and Stone Temple Pilots in the past.
A statement was posted on the late Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, and Audioslave singers Facebook page:
“His birthday seemed the perfect time to share this and celebrate Chris, his voice, music, stories and art. It is true a man is not dead while his name is still spoken…and, through his art, an artist’s soul still burns just as bright as ever upon all those that look up to him and his memory. Releasing music that was special to Chris keeps a part of him here with us — his heart and his soul. His love and his legacy.”
Vicky Cornell also commented on the Chris Cornell Twitter page:
“The memory of your smile still makes my heart, broken as it is, beat as fast as the first time we met. We love you, Chris, Happy Birthday”
The memory of your smile still makes my heart, broken as it is, beat as fast as the first time we met. We love you, Chris, Happy Birthday 🤍 @vickycornell pic.twitter.com/ljywB0kmrn
— Chris Cornell (@chriscornell) July 20, 2020
