The opening ceremony was attended by friends and family of the musician.
The late Chris Cornell was honored in his hometown of Seattle, USA, with a life-size bronze statue.
The artwork was commissioned by the vocalist's widow, Vicky Cornell, and will be on display at the Museum of Pop Culture. A ceremony was held to celebrate the installation, attended by family and friends of the musician, including the remaining members of Soundgarden .
The tribute was created by visual artist Nick Marra. Below you can see some photos and a video showing a part of the ceremony.
Chris Cornell was found dead in May 2017 after committing suicide in a hotel room in Detroit.
The kids of #ChrisCornell unveil his statue that will now forever stand in his memory in #Seattle . #KOMONews #MoPOP pic.twitter.com/aV1ha2Dc4Y
— Kara Kostanich (@KaraKostanich) October 8, 2018