Lia Vollack, who was president of worldwide music for Sony, suggested Cornell as a possible title song artist to the Bond producers and to veteran 007 composer David Arnold. When he was chosen as singer for the movie, it was something of a surprise to many people at the time. Cornell was former guitarist and lead singer for the Seattle grunge band Soundgarden and the hard rock band Audioslave, but he was keen to embark on a solo career. Barbara, Michael and the rest of the Bond family mourn this tragic loss’.

EON Productions, on hearing the news of his passing, issued the following statement on social media: ‘Chris Cornell was a gentleman and a true artist. officials have confirmed that his death was from ‘hanging by suicide’. The news of Cornell’s death has stunned the music world and his many fans. The song saw Cornell and Arnold nominated for a Grammy as Best Song Written for a Motion Picture. The 52-year old co-wrote (with Bond composer David Arnold) and recorded ‘You Know My Name’, the main theme song for Daniel Craig’s first 007 movie Casino Royale (2006). The JBIFC is very sad to report the death of acclaimed singer Chris Cornell, who was found dead on Wednesday evening (May 17th).

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