Taking part in LiveXLive's Music Lives digital music festival, Toni Cornell claims that her late father would have been the first to donate his time and effort if he were alive.
- April 21, 2020
AceShowbiz - Chris Cornell's daughter paid tribute to her father during the weekend's, April 17-19, LiveXLive's Music Lives digital music festival by performing a rendition of his Temple of the Dog track "Hunger Strike".
Wearing a T-shirt featuring an image of her dad, Toni Cornell covered the song while on lockdown.
"I love you daddy, and I hope do this song justice," she said, explaining "Hunger Strike" was one of her favourite songs.
Toni was happy to be part of LiveXLive Music Lives (https://www.livexlive.com/), staged to raise money for the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund, revealing her late dad would have been happy to be part of the cause if he were alive.
"If my dad were here, I know he would have been the first to donate his time and effort," Cornell wrote on social media. "Thank you for including me, I am honored to be part of this and to help spread love through music."
She also revealed the Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation would be donating $50,000 (£40,000) to the fund.
Nas and Swae Lee were also part of the two-day livestreaming charity concert.
