SEATTLE — The wife of late rocker Chris Cornell and the Museum of Pop Culture announced the unveiling of the commemorative statue to honor the grunge singer will move to Oct. 7.
The unveiling was originally set for Wednesday, Aug. 29, but was moved to accommodate an overwhelming response from the community to honor Chris Cornell's life.
Vicky Cornell commissioned sculptor Nick Marras to create a life-size bronze statue of her late husband in his signature boots, dog tag and long locks. She says it is her family's gift to "the tight-knit community that gave him his start."
“As an artist, my husband was not only one of the greatest voices in rock history but also one of the greatest and most prolific poets of his time. His contribution to music birthed a movement that would leave an indelible mark on popular music forever. It only makes sense that I donate this statue to MoPOP with their dedication to the ideas and risk-taking that fuel contemporary popular culture,” said Vicky.
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The unveiling of the statue will take place on the northwest corner of 5th Avenue North and Thomas Street in Seattle.
Shortly after the unveiling, MoPOP will show a screening of Soundgarden's performance at The Wiltern inside the museum's Sky Church, which will require an RSVP.
Chris killed himself May 17 by hanging in a Detroit hotel room, the city's medical examiner said. He was 52.
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