Chris Cornell Died Nine Days Before Slane Castle — Axl Rose’s 10-Word Salute Turned a Grunge Anthem Debut Into a Shared Goodbye. Axl Rose turns a roaring Slane Castle crowd into a stunned memorial when Guns N’ Roses suddenly unleashes Black Hole Sun just nine days after Chris Cornell’s death. What begins as a massive summer tour opener darkens into a farewell loaded with Seattle history, while one intimate dedication leaves thousands hanging on every word. Why did this first-time performance feel like two generations were saying goodbye together?….

Some live performances entertain. Others become part of music history. When Guns N’ Roses took the stage at Slane Castle in Ireland on May 27, 2017, fans expected an unforgettable night of hard rock classics as the legendary band continued…