Chris Cornell’s daughter, Toni, 21, wowed music fans with her emotional rendition of Soundgarden’s “Fell on Black Days” to honor her late father at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
“Beautiful tribute to her dad,” wrote one fan on Instagram. “Her voice is amazing. It holds the same emotional power as her dad. 🙌🙌🙌.” Another added, “Lovely tribute to her father. Well done. I hear him in her voice,” while a third praised the singer: “You did your dad proud. Just beautiful, Toni. 🙌❤️.”
Soundgarden was one of the inductees to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday. Cornell was the lead singer of the influential grunge band. He died by suicide in 2017 at the age of 52.
In an emotional message, Toni wrote, “Daddy, let me start by saying how much I love you and how much you mean to me. You are my idol, someone I’ve always looked up to. You were always there for me. You pushed me forward every day, and you still do.”
She continued, “Whenever I cry or feel like there’s no way I can go on, I hear your voice, ‘Don’t sit worrying peanut. Worry is a waste of time, I’m ok.’”
Over the years, Toni has performed publicly to honor her late father. In 2017, she paid tribute to both her dad and his friend Chester Bennington by singing “Hallelujah” alongside Ryan Tedder and OneRepublic on “Good Morning America.”
The following year, she released a recording of a duet with her father, singing the Prince song “Nothing Compares 2 U” on Father’s Day. Accompanying the song on Instagram and YouTube, Toni wrote, “You gave me courage when I didn’t have any. You believed in me when I didn’t. I miss your love every day.”
“Recording this song with you was a special and amazing experience I wish I could repeat 100 times over and I know you would too,” she added.
Toni’s heartfelt performances continue to keep the legacy of Chris Cornell and Soundgarden alive for fans around the world.
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