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Minneapolis councillors pledge to dismantle and rebuild police department

The move comes amid nationwide protests against racism following the death of George Floyd.

COUNCILLORS IN THE US city of Minneapolis have pledged to dismantle and rebuild the police department, after the death in custody of George Floyd sparked nationwide protests about racism in law enforcement.

Floyd was killed on 25 May when white Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee on the unarmed black man’s neck for nearly nine minutes. Chauvin has been charged with second-degree murder and is to appear in court today.

“We committed to dismantling policing as we know it in the city of Minneapolis and to rebuild with our community a new model of public safety that actually keeps our community safe,” Council President Lisa Bender told CNN, after a majority of councillors committed to the effort.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, however, is against getting rid of the department, and the head of the city’s powerful police union, Bob Kroll, appeared on stage last year with US President Donald Trump.

The vow by the majority of councillors came a day after Frey was booed at and asked to leave a Defund the Police rally. He later told AFP he supported “massive structural reform to revise this structurally racist system” but not “abolishing the entire police department”.

Bystander video of the incident – which captured Floyd calling for his mother and saying he could not breathe – has sparked two weeks of mostly peaceful demonstrations across the country.

Yesterday, protesters in cities including Washington, New York and Winter Park, Florida, began focusing their outrage over the death of the unarmed Floyd into demands for police reform and social justice.

Mitt Romney, a Republican senator from Utah, joined a group of Christian protesters marching toward the White House. He tweeted photos of himself in the procession, along with the simple caption, Black Lives Matter.

Although Romney has been a rare Republican voice of opposition to Trump, he was joined last week by Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski, who said criticism of Trump was overdue.

Trump’s tough approach to putting down protests continued to draw exceptional rebukes from top retired military officers, a group normally loath to criticise a civilian leader.

Former Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Colin Powell joined them yesterday, saying Trump had “drifted away” from the Constitution. Powell, a Republican moderate, said Trump had weakened America’s position around the world and that in November’s presidential election he would support Democrat Joe Biden.

most-of-minneapolis-city-council-pledges-to-begin-the-process-of-ending-police-department Alondra Cano, City Council 9th ward member, speaks to community members at The Path Forward meeting at Powderhorn Park, a meeting between the Minneapolis City Council and community members yesterday SIPA USA / PA Images SIPA USA / PA Images / PA Images

‘This isn’t a battlefield’

Condoleezza Rice, who succeeded Powell as secretary of state under President George W Bush, told CBS she would “absolutely” oppose using the military against peaceful protesters, adding, “This isn’t a battlefield”.

The president has ordered National Guard troops to begin withdrawing from the nation’s capital, whose Mayor Muriel Bowser, a Democrat who jousted with Trump over the use of force in her city, told Fox News there had been no arrests on Saturday despite the protests which saw thousands moving through the capital’s streets.

A week earlier, however, there were fires and vandalism.

Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf told ABC that Washington had been “a city out of control” and denied a problem of systemic racism among police.

The Trump administration has proposed no specific policy changes in response to the widespread outrage over Floyd’s death.

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) said they would introduce legislation in the House of Representatives today to make policing more accountable. 

The legislation is expected to make it easier to sue police officers over deadly incidents, to ban the sort of choke holds that led to Floyd’s death, and to establish a national database to record police misconduct.

‘A lot of work to do’

One member of the caucus, Representative Val Demings of Florida, a former police chief in the city of Orlando, told ABC that “systemic racism is always the ghost in the room”.

“What we have to do as a nation is hold police accountable,” said Demings, who has been mentioned as a possible running mate for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.

It is unclear what support the proposed reforms might find in the Republican-controlled Senate – or whether Trump might sign such legislation into law.

Some jurisdictions have moved already to embrace reforms – starting with bans on the use of tear gas and rubber bullets against protesters. 

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio told reporters yesterday that he would cut the city’s police budget and shift some funds to youth and social services, local media reported. 

Trump seized on the call by some protesters to slash police funding to attack Biden, tweeting without evidence that “not only will Sleepy Joe Biden DEFUND THE POLICE, but he will DEFUND OUR MILITARY!”.

The president is scheduled to host a roundtable with law enforcement today. 

Biden, who has accused Trump of fanning “the flames of hate,” plans to travel to Houston today to visit Floyd’s family. He will also record a message to be read at Floyd’s funeral tomorrow.

Resignation

Meanwhile, following online fury and intense criticism from many New York Times staffers, the paper’s editorial page head has resigned in controversy after publishing an op-ed by a US senator who urged military force against protestors nationwide.

James Bennet – the editorial page editor since May 2016 – faced intense backlash after initially defending the column headlined “Send in The Military” by Republican US Senator Tom Cotton.

The hardline op-ed – which Bennet initially defended as an example of the newspaper’s commitment to ideological diversity – was met with both internal and external outrage.

Some 800 Times staffers signed a petition in protest of its publication.

The company’s publisher, A.G. Sulzberger, also initially defended the decision to issue the column but later said the essay fell short of NYT standards.

Bennet also admitted he had not read the column before its publication.

On Sunday, Sulzberger dubbed James “a journalist of enormous talent and integrity” in an NYT statement announcing the resignation.

The statement did not mention the op-ed controversy, but the paper quoted Sulzberger as saying in a note to staff that “last week we saw a significant breakdown in our editing processes, not the first we’ve experienced in recent years”.

“James and I agreed that it would take a new team to lead the department through a period of considerable change.”

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    May 18th 2017, 8:48 AM

    Amazing singer and the soundtrack to my youth. RIP

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    May 18th 2017, 5:18 PM

    @abcyz: perhaps the mind that produces creativity has the side effect of being depression and addiction prone. RIP

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    May 18th 2017, 5:21 PM

    @John B: I’m talking about no talent shows like the voice X factor etc contestants who are strung along by Kian & his employer Louis & his employer Simon

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    May 19th 2017, 1:44 AM

    @Santa Carla: your still young son!!

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    May 19th 2017, 7:53 AM

    @John B: do not romanticise suicide. No matter how bad anyone is feeling talking to someone is the only thing that will help. You’re brain will tell you it’s the best thing to do but your brain is sick and it’s lying to you. I know you’re not trying to romanticise suicide but statements like that don’t help. If anyone is feeling unwell or having these thoughts, especially men, please ask for help. We cannot do without you no matter what your brain is telling you.

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    May 18th 2017, 8:53 AM

    An absolute hero of mine, and a prominent voice in my youth with Soundgarden, Temple Of The Dog, Audioslave, etc.

    Arguably the finest male American singer, alongside Jeff Buckley, of the past 25 years.

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    May 18th 2017, 9:17 AM

    @Havid Dickey:

    And almost 20 years to the day of Jeff Buckleys passing

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    May 18th 2017, 9:26 AM

    @Havid Dickey: agree. Incredible voice.

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    May 18th 2017, 9:29 AM

    “Be Yourself”… one of my all time favourite songs.

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    May 18th 2017, 1:54 PM

    @Havid Dickey: he’s in the conversation for greatest rock singers imho

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    May 18th 2017, 8:55 AM

    This is a complete shock, and a very tough one to take.

    RIP Chris. An absolute legend.

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    May 18th 2017, 9:18 AM

    Himself, Layne Staley, Eddie Vedder and Scott Weiland were the best vocalists of a generation and now only one remains

    Very sad

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    May 18th 2017, 10:31 AM

    @Thinck: nail on the head Thinck. It’s a sad day for music.

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    May 18th 2017, 10:44 AM

    @Thinck: lol – Eddie Vedder? The rest I agree with.

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    May 18th 2017, 10:50 AM

    @Ryan Comiskey: there’s no one better than Eddie.

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    May 18th 2017, 10:51 AM

    @Thinck: 100%

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    May 18th 2017, 10:52 AM

    Line from Black Hole Sun – “No one sings like you anymore” seems very apt this morning.

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    May 18th 2017, 10:53 AM

    @Thinck: Jesus when you say it like that.

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    May 18th 2017, 11:55 AM

    @Ryan Comiskey: jog on troll. This is not about personal taste or your stupid point scoring

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    May 18th 2017, 5:57 PM

    @Thinck: Steve Perry of Journey tops them all

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    May 18th 2017, 9:03 AM

    Soundtrack to my college years along with Nirvana, RATM and Pearl Jam. A legend.

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    May 18th 2017, 9:11 AM

    Horrible. Just horrible. A stunning voice and an unbelievable musician and by all accounts a lovely man. Just yesterday I was bursting a blood vessel trying to sing along to him in the car on the way home from work.
    Black days indeed.
    He will be so so sadly missed. Whatever love I have to give is for his family and friends today.

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    May 18th 2017, 8:53 AM

    I’m in shock.

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    May 18th 2017, 7:03 PM

    @Alan Cooke: a very talented one though, who despite his addiction went on to become so much more than a common troll.

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    May 18th 2017, 7:56 PM

    @Alan Cooke: Just another talentless troll.

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    May 18th 2017, 9:06 AM

    I’m in shock and in tears. One of my favourite singers of all time! A passionate performer and soulful lyricist. RIP Chris, gone far too soon!

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    May 18th 2017, 8:55 AM

    Been listening to Chris Cornell since the early ’90′s, so shocked. Amazing singer, RIP.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TksqEIl1uxU&ab_channel=Micheleland

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    May 18th 2017, 9:25 AM

    @John Smith: beautiful voice, nobody codes that without auto tune anymore https://youtu.be/x7JDBMrzMcw

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    May 18th 2017, 9:17 AM

    Actually effected by a celebrity death for the first time. Legend.

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    May 18th 2017, 10:21 AM

    @David: affected

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    May 18th 2017, 3:18 PM

    @David: agreed, so so sad, massive part of my teenage years to this day. And what an amazing live performer. Will be sorely missed.

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    May 18th 2017, 8:58 AM

    Black Days

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    May 18th 2017, 9:41 AM

    Black Hole Sun….a song you never get tired of hearing.
    Performer of one of the most underrated Bond Themes too.
    RIP

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    May 18th 2017, 9:56 AM

    I love his Bond theme, a real growl to it. RIP.

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    May 18th 2017, 9:17 AM

    This is shocking news. One of the very best voices ever!

    Find him on iPod, CD, vinyl, whatever your preferred way of listening and turn it up LOUD!

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    May 18th 2017, 9:04 AM

    Absolutely fantastic singer and performer. RIP.

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    May 18th 2017, 9:00 AM

    An absolute legend. R.I.P

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    May 18th 2017, 9:33 AM

    Wow what a great loss to music , great singer one of the voices of the nineties. I always thought the bond theme song was really underrated

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    May 18th 2017, 9:04 AM

    This news has floored me. RIP

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    May 18th 2017, 9:36 AM

    Jesus. What a complete and utter shock! One of the great voices in rock and Soundgarden were a fantastic band. Ultramega OK, Louder Than Love, Badmotorfinger, Superunknown & Down On The Upside is a brilliant run of albums for any band to have in their back catalogue. Saw them in Dublin on the King Animal tour in 2013 & it was a brilliant gig. Had waited years to hear them play and they didn’t disappoint (Limo Wreck was my highlight!). It was great to see them back up running and I was really looking forward to the new album. R.I.P.

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    May 18th 2017, 9:43 AM

    His solo gig in the Olympia was one of the best gigs I’ve been to – as was the STP one there. Happened to listen to four of his songs through various incarnations during the night. Epic voice and extremely talented.

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    May 18th 2017, 2:09 PM

    @Felicity Hensen: At that Olympia gig when he did “When I’m Down” with the gramophone mic’ed up. One of the highlights of my gig going life.

    @Alan Morrissey: Limo Wreck. What a tune!

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    May 18th 2017, 6:01 PM

    @Felicity Hensen: was also at that gig. Was very cool

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    May 18th 2017, 11:25 AM

    Fond memories of this tune and snakebite in Fibbers back in the day. Blackhole Sun was one of the most played videos at the time when MTV showed music videos. Very fond memories of that time and this was a big part of that. So sad to hear of his passing. RIP Chris

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    May 18th 2017, 9:12 AM

    His vocal in Spoonman is amazing.. can’t believe his death is a typical rock n roll one as he always seemed in great shape. RIP

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    May 18th 2017, 1:26 PM

    @Patrick Kavanagh: Birth Rituals vocal is up there too. Incredible.

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    May 18th 2017, 9:09 AM

    Heartbroken – what a legend, what a voice. RIP

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    May 18th 2017, 9:20 AM

    I’m in total shock. The man was an absolute legend. One of the greatest voices in music. RIP

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    May 18th 2017, 9:03 AM

    This is just awful. Loved soundgarden when I growing up. My kids now sing ‘ long gone’ when we’re out in the car. RIP.

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    May 18th 2017, 10:21 AM

    R.I.P. Absolute legend. Soundgardens performance at Sunstroke Festival in 91 was one of the best I’ve ever seen.

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    May 19th 2017, 12:02 AM

    Please, please men if you are not feeling alright or feeling you are depressed please talk to someone. Anyone. You are loved. You are needed. We need you. Unfortunately it is too late for Chris but it is never too late for you. Please speak I guarantee you will feel better. It is a start. That’s all that’s need. Be kind to yourself.

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    May 18th 2017, 9:24 AM

    Black hole sun wont you come and wash away the rain

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    May 18th 2017, 9:32 AM

    Really tragic loss; a musical genius. Some powerful songs that were a soundtrack to my youth. Soundgarden an MTV were incredible when I was in secondary school. Great memories.

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    May 18th 2017, 9:24 AM

    I’m gutted.

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    May 18th 2017, 11:05 AM

    R.I.P. He wrote and sang the best James Bond theme since Live and let die.

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    May 18th 2017, 11:42 AM

    @Ronan McKeon: please god say your taking the piss and if you are then shame

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    May 18th 2017, 11:11 PM

    @Ronan McKeon: what I meant was it’s the best not the best since live and let die but overall , lice and let die is second and 3rd being diamonds are forever

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    May 18th 2017, 9:23 AM

    RIP Such an amazing voice.

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    May 18th 2017, 9:38 AM

    Had his demons but last I heard he was sober. An absolute hero of mine, and a voice that will live with me for the rest of my days, thankfully.

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    May 18th 2017, 11:22 AM

    Such sad news. I had to Google the news in case it was a wind up. An amazing singer and talent who will be sorely missed by his fans.

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    May 18th 2017, 11:28 AM

    What a voice, I’m gutted, he was part of my grunge years RIP Chris.

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    May 18th 2017, 1:22 PM

    Bloody shame.
    Great singer but a truly gifted songwriter.I loved most of that Seattle stuff but Soundgarden are the band from that era I still listen to regularly.

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    May 18th 2017, 9:00 AM

    WTF?

    R.I.P. Chris

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    May 18th 2017, 10:41 PM

    Total legend, his songs have stood the rest of time and sound as good today as they did 20 years ago.

    The line in outshined is quiet poignant now in light of what happened

    “Just looked in the mirror
    And thing aren’t looking sobad
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    May 19th 2017, 2:10 AM

    @sean: I think this one works: “There was a man who had a face
    That looked a lot like me
    I saw him in the mirror and
    I fought him in the street
    And when he turned away
    I shot him in the head
    Then I came to realize
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    If you’re free you’ll never see the walls
    If your head is clear you’ll never free fall
    If you’re right you’ll never fear the wrong
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    May 18th 2017, 10:26 AM

    Saw them in 95 in the RDS with white zombie and thought they were crap that day. That said, they have been an enormous influence on my musical taste. Can see me having spoonman, outshined and hunger strike on repeat all day.

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    May 18th 2017, 11:56 AM

    @Dave: don’t leave out Jesus Christ Pose

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    May 18th 2017, 12:31 PM

    I could keep going with videos all day, the man had one of the most impressive voices I’ve ever heard https://youtu.be/tzEa7CCBXyY

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    May 18th 2017, 3:37 PM

    So shocked that Chris Cornell has passed,rock has lost a very special and talented man,rest in peace

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    May 19th 2017, 12:46 AM

    Do you not think some helpline numbers at bottom of this article would be appropriate given that you even described the method? Highly irresponsible journalism

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    May 19th 2017, 12:49 AM

    @Layla Moroney: I was thinking the same. They usually put helpline numbers up after articles that even hint at suicide. Surprised they haven’t done it this time.

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    May 19th 2017, 2:11 AM

    @Anon Ymous: this is an update o an early report. Must people always nit-pick?

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    May 19th 2017, 8:15 AM

    @Anon Ymous @Layla Moroney : Really? Highly irresponsible journalism? Go nit-pick on another article. RIP chris.

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    May 21st 2017, 1:33 AM

    @John Connor: First time I have ever ‘nit-picked’ on an article. I don’t apologise for it either and stand by my statement as I am sure Pieta House Samaritans or Suicide Or Survive would too. Peace and love!

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    May 18th 2017, 4:30 PM

    Beautiful voice , humble and talented.

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    May 18th 2017, 9:23 AM
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    May 18th 2017, 2:02 PM

    Was shocked to hear this today.

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    May 18th 2017, 4:14 PM

    Very sad and shocking.

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    May 18th 2017, 4:17 PM

    @Plus Prom: if true, it shows once more that there is no price tag on happiness. Mental health issues couldn’t a fu(k what your bank balance is

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    May 18th 2017, 6:49 PM

    So sad. He was sober and touring which seems like the last place a performer would want to die by suicide. But, as you said, mental health issues dngaf.

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    May 18th 2017, 12:58 PM

    Jesuschristpose

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    May 18th 2017, 10:59 AM

    Ah fudge it…

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    May 18th 2017, 5:43 PM

    Tragic. What a talent, sadly lost.

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    May 18th 2017, 5:01 PM

    R.I.P.
    Haven’t heard dave Navarro’s name since he was in the Red Hot Chili’s

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    May 18th 2017, 2:05 PM

    Ah no, love Black Hole Sun.

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    May 18th 2017, 10:24 PM

    https://youtu.be/7QU1nvuxaMA

    Great tune. RIP Chris.

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    May 18th 2017, 6:18 PM

    What a damn shame, probably one of the best singers of the 90s and I’d say strongest of the grungers. RIP

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    May 18th 2017, 4:41 PM

    Too much money

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    May 18th 2017, 10:44 PM

    @Stouts O Shea: do u even know about Chris Cornell? Battled with depression and other Demons since his teens,money has nothing to do with it,

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    May 19th 2017, 11:29 AM

    @Martin Matthews: yes very sad indeed.. It was my very first gig that Sumner slam. It was ,94 or 95 in the RDS. I rember white Zombie and mudhoney and possibly STP too, think I have the the ticket stub somewhere..

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