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Rory
Thought I should say something about my friend Rory and his amazing poem.
I have had a friendship with him by telephone and email for a while now. I was made aware of his story and that he wanted to talk to me because my music had been important to him and his family through what I think of as an unimaginably hard time. After speaking to him I knew we would stay in touch. I think he is an extremely brave man and has been nothing but a gentleman in every conversation we have had, never once complaining even when I know he may be having a bad day. To the contrary, he has sent me messages that have lifted my spirit at times when I was down and without knowing, reminded me how trivial my few troubles really are.
What he did to lift my spirits the most was to send me his poem. What I read gave me such a sense of relief that Rory had an insight. A strength and hope that was inspiring beyond measure.
It was a pleasure to put it to music and an honor that he ask if I would ever consider it.
It was with his permission that I posted it for people to listen to.
If you want to know more about his story it is best told by a close friend of his on the news page HERE on my site.
Thank you all. C
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Rest In Peace Rory
So sorry to hear about Rory, he is together with his daughter one more time, life is so precious and hopefully we all realize that in time. So glad CC did what he did for him.
Rory gave up...
It's hard to say.... but Rory passed away some hours ago... I have no more words to say. We will keep you in our heart man....
Yes... art is "part of me"!!
Hi Chris. I'm writing from Italy. I don't know if it's really you to read the comments and write here but I just wanted to greet you. I discovered you only recently (I admit, I'm not your fan...), by chance, when I saw your video "Part of me". Well, I find it very good and almost... sensual.... despite all the blasts from your old fans. I think a person should do whatever he feels and not what people expects from you. In Italy we say"Vivi, e lascia vivere" /Live, and let live. Ah, just a last thing: I'd really appreciate you had a look at my blog (I know it's pure utopia, but I try): I'm a painter and I'd like to have a dispassionate advice from an artist like you, even if maybe painting is not your branch, but, as they say, art is art! http://paoladecorarte.blogspot.com Anyway, it was a pleasure! Merry Christmas Chris! bye bye Paola
BEST VOICE IN ROCK- N - ROLL... PERIOD !!!
CHRIS, THE FIRST SONG I HEARD YOU SING WAS RUSTY CAGE. JOHNNY CASH DID GOOD, YOU MY FRIEND TOOK IT TO WHERE IT BELONGS, NO DISRESPECT TO JOHNNY. THEN IT WAS TROUBLE TIMES... YOU ARE A SOUNDGARDEN. IF I COULD SUGGEST ANYTHING TO YOU ,IT WOULD HAVE TO BE, STAY WITH THE ROOT OF ALL SOUNDGARDEN. FROM A DRUMMER TO A SINGER, MAN I WOULD GIVE MY FRONT TEETH FOR A SESSION WITH YOU... KEEP MOVING FORWARD BRO, YOU ARE THE MAN. HOPE TO MEET YOU SOMEDAY, SOMEHOW, SOMEWHERE... NO MORE TROUBLE TIMES. OH YEA TY COBB, THAT WAS SOMETHING ELSE !!! ROCK ON... LET IT BE HEARD. YOUR LYRICS ARE MY THERAPY. BUT I"LL GO ON AND SAVE MYSELF. THEY CALL ME A DOG, I LIKE BADGERS AND WOLFS<>
Audioslave was phenomenal
Hi Chris, just had formed a band recently, I have to say our music is very influenced by your former band audioslave
Cool stuff!!
Hi Chris, Been a big fan for years, even a bigger fan when you joined Audioslave, so a bit dissapointed when you split... But love the new stuff, great work!! Best regards
"Special Pen" Inspired by rory
I have not written a poem/song lyrics since my sister passed of cancer 12 years ago and now my pops passed only 41 days after his diagnosis. He was a great dad and a chief justice of the supreme court who was forced to listen to soundgarden and audioslave(yes i caught him singing a few songs)....and tonight after reading rorys poem .... this is what flooded my mind... "So I picked up my special pen, and writing this one for you. I know that you can hear me, but what else can I do? I feel that I am dying, now that you no longer are alive. Pain drives me inside, when im out I come alive. I know that I promised you, you said just promise, promise yourself. I know that i'll be missing you, you said that cannot, cannot be helped. So I picked up my special pen, the very one I gave to you. I know that you can hear me but what else can I do? I know that I promised you, you said just promise, promise yourself. I know that ill be missing you, you said that cannot, cannot be helped. So I put down my special pen, and It's this song I sing for you. I know that you can hear me, you taught me all that you knew. J.Randall Taylor July 1, 2009 5:31am Saipan time.
Rory
My daughter was born with a heart condition that wasn't letting her gain weight. She stayed at 6 lbs for 2 months and grew 2 inches. She was so thin, but such a happy baby. She had surgery at 2 months and after that she gained 11 lbs in 3 months. I often think of what I would have done if I lost her and finally thanked God for letting me have her for what is now 6 years. I heard Chris sing your poem at work and I cried. It brought back memories that I had that you are now living through. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. I live in Sacramento, CA. If you need anything, even just to email, please do so. HurtFamily2004@aol.com You are an amazing man and have an amazing family. God Bless you and your family always.
Hi Rory
Hey there. I wrote to you when I was first diagnosed & offered you prayer & support. You're in my thoughts often as I've begun my fight, too. I don't know if you still check this site but I wanted to know how you're doing and how your family & friends are holding up. I'll keep you in my prayers & I'll be thinking of you when i go to cc's shows this weekend in so cal. fortunately i was able to schedule my chemo around it so i should be feeling well enough to go & actually enjoy it. like you, his music is helping me thru a really rough time; i don't care if miss my birthday this year, 4th of july or any other holiday-i just wanna to make it to the shows! please give us an update of how you are-i'm sure i'm not the only one who's wondering. take care! karen
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