You could feel the tension between the two when he sang, and I think the reason so many people connected to his music was because of that balance he achieved between the two., Benningtons songs, many co-written with Shinoda, became anthems for young people struggling with some of the same emotional issues. 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He continued to reside in Arizona until he joined Linkin Park and dove into the world of music in a more serious way. [51], In a January 2011 interview, in response to the 2011 Tucson shooting, Bennington said, "There's a non-violent way to express yourself and get your point across regardless of what you're saying or what your point is. Britney Spears will not have to sit for deposition amid legal battle with father Jamie Spears' lawyer indicated that they will appeal the . He was 41. **The conspiracy subreddit is a thinking ground. He was also the lead vocalist of the bands Grey Daze, Dead by Sunrise, and Stone Temple Pilots. He also paid tribute to Cornell on Twitter: Your voice was joy and pain, anger and forgiveness, love and heartache all wrapped up into one. He has two half sisters and a half brother. Chester Bennington with his Father. He would take Chester to see Metallica and other metal bands perform live. Lee served in the Vietnam War and later became a Police officer. George McGovern's failed presidential campaign was in '72. Died Chester died at the age of 41 on July 20, 2017. Learn more about merges. The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time Why?!!!! Crawling, for example, is probably the most literal song lyrically Id ever written for Linkin Park, Bennington said of the single, off the bands megaselling 2000 debut, Hybrid Theory. [116] Calum Slingerland, editor of the Canadian periodical Exclaim!, expressed, "[H]is influence has been felt in the worlds of rock, metal, rap, and beyond". Parents' Relationship His mother was a nurse and his father was a police detective who worked on child abuse cases. [101] Althea Legaspi of Rolling Stone wrote: "Bennington's voice embodied the anguish and wide-ranging emotions of the lyrics, from capturing life's vulnerable moments to the fury and catharsis found in his belted screams, which he would often move between at the turn of a dime. [15] After the band had faced numerous rejections, Blue, now a vice president of artists and repertoire at Warner Bros. Records,[15] intervened again to help the band sign with Warner. I was getting beaten up and being forced to do things I didnt want to do, he once said. Hed become a father for the first time at age 20, and first got married in 1996. [8], Bennington first began singing with a band called Sean Dowdell and His Friends?, and together they released an eponymous three-track cassette in 1993. Chester Charles Bennington was born on March 20, 1976, in Phoenix, Arizona. Chester Charles Bennington Johnson, always called Chester Bennington, was an American singer, songwriter, and actor, known for being the vocalist of bands like Linkin Park and Dead by Sunrise. Lee Russell Bennington was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 5, 1942. It was a dark day in the music world. The backlash consisted of a series of Tweets from Talinda Bennington (Chester's wife), Mike Shinoda, the Linkin Park Offical Twitter, and lots of concerned fans. Gregg DeGuire/WireImage. Sun Sign Pisces Born Place Phoenix, Arizona, United States Residence Palos Verdes Estates, California, United States Nationality Education Zodiac Sign: Scorpio. Bennington's widow said she missed the warning signs Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Reports started pouring in, claiming how the musician committed suicide by hanging. Take that as you will. [109] Mikael Wood of the Los Angeles Times argued, "Perhaps more than Linkin Park's influential sound, Bennington's real artistic legacy will be the message he put across the reassurance he offered from the dark".[110]. [53], Bennington was plagued with poor health during the making of Meteora, and struggled to attend some of the album's recording sessions. On May 18, 2013, Bennington took the stage at KROQ's Weenie Roast with the band. [59] He injured his shoulder during the band's tour in Asia and was advised by doctors to have immediate surgery, canceling their final show at Pensacola Beach, Florida, and ending their tour. How many Red herrings must we burn to sniff out the truth? Chester Bennington was born on March 20, 1976, in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. A representative . The Los Angeles County coroner has confirmed the death of the star - with TMZ reporting he was found dead in a private . Chester Bennington was born on March 20, 1976, and had to face a rough childhood. Chester Bennington had been sexually abused by an older man from the time he was 7 years old until the abuse ceased when he was the age of 13. In many ways, he was the man Chester strived to be. Chester Bennington killed himself on July 20th. The Associated Press reported that Bennington was godfather of Cornell's son, Chris. Same goes for Bennington. And typical Chester style, he e-mailed back: Anytime, bro. There was no drama. To begin, the most obvious point to make is that John Podesta and Chris Bennington look alike from these images. Talinda's main argument is the violation of privacy from TMZ. Wake up! We saw the most alive and present Chester of my 15-and-a-half-year history with the band, says Jim Digby, the groups director of touring. It escalated from a touchy, curious, what does this thing do into full-on, crazy violations. It was by a family friend who was older than me. Cornell's birthday, Bennington was found dead. Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington died of an apparent suicide by hanging Thursday morning, according to The Associated Press. He was arguably in the best physical condition of his life.. He was also open about his struggles . Chester Bennington was one child calculated into this heart-wrenching statistic. He was 41. [13] The abuse and his situation at home affected him so much that he felt the urge to "kill everybody and run away". There are more lies than truths, so what someone presents as possible can either be helpful or just another stinky fish but also AS IMPORTANT people dont toss stinky fish everywhere for NO REASON real question is, what is this thread meant to throw us off from. The suicide closely follows that of Chris Cornell, who also hung himself. In an interview, he said that he was "knocked around like a rag doll at school, for being skinny and looking different". ., All donations to Music For Relief will now be directed to the One More Light Fund in honor of Bennington. He had reported in numerous interviews that he was . Leto remembers going to Benningtons house for dinner one night. Sure it's obviously fake, but come on, if this isn't satire then it's probably the funniest and least probable post I've seen here in a good 6 months or so by someone who wasn't glaringly obviously paranoid schizophrenic. [10] He was afraid to ask for help because he did not want people to think he was gay or lying, and the abuse continued until he was 13 years old. . Bennington would sometimes tell bands that opened for Linkin Park, Next time we might be opening for you guys. Sorum remembers how hed asked the Kings of Chaos band members to do a gig shortly before Christmas. [57][58], In 2011, Bennington fell ill again, and Linkin Park was forced to cancel three shows and reschedule two from the A Thousand Suns World Tour. I found an article that perfectly explains the TMZ drama, but I'll paraphrase. Date of Birth: May 12, 1996. Little more than two months after "One More Life" arrived, Chester Bennington was dead at just 41 years of age. Chester was born in 1976, John Podesta's political career started in 1972, '76 was an election year and his wiki states that he worked on George McGovern's unsuccessful campaign, so he likely would have been campaigning around the US the prior year. Linkin Park vocalist, Chester Bennington, took his own life by hanging on July 20, 2017. He leaves behind not only a large immediately family a loving wife and six children but also three. Some sources say the couple has also faced financial difficulties, with Michael struggling to find employment. Popular for being the daughter of well-known American mathematician Katherine Johnson, Joylette Goble is an American woman. [11] To comfort himself, he drew pictures and wrote poetry and songs. Understanding Bennington's addictive behavior through the eyes of his sister, mother and father, who had witnessed many low points in Bennington's life due to trauma he suffered as a child, even if Bennington fell off the wagon momentarily and suddenly suffered from a brief bout of depression, the circumstances surrounding his death do not fit But friends say he suffered a three-day relapse last August, during which he blacked out from alcohol, and had been drinking as recently as October. I had the great privilege of being a friend of Chris and invited to be a member of his family. Then, accompanied by Linkin Park bandmate Brad Delson on guitar, he sang Hallelujah. Bennington had become famous in the early 2000s as the powerhouse voice of one of rocks biggest bands, expressing himself through an angst-ridden scream, but that day his singing was different: plaintive, somber, fragile. Chester Charles Bennington: Nickname: Chaz, The Chemist, Chazy Chaz: Profession: Singer, Songwriter : Physical Stats & More: Height (approx.) He was making sure that everybody got to meet the dog at the door, he says. And the day before he died, Bennington e-mailed former Guns N Roses drummer Matt Sorum, saying hed like to perform again with their all-star covers band, Kings of Chaos. [77] The coroner ruled that he had died by suicide by hanging. He made money from his military career, investments, and real estate. Isaiah Bennington (adopted son from Elka Brand) Isaiah Bennington with mom and dad. 1. The two became friends while. Respect other views and opinions, and keep an open mind. he said that Bennington "was one of the most honest vocalists out there when it came to his mental health". As of 2017, Chester Bennington's net worth is $30 million. We dont know how much, but it doesnt take much when youre that advanced an alcoholic and an addict and youre battling to the extent he described to me. [112] While talking about Linkin Park's popularity, Corey Apar, of AllMusic, commented, "Bennington's oft-tortured vocals became one of the most distinctive in the alternative rock scene". Chester Bennington Laid to Rest as Fans Organize Memorials, Shuck believes Bennington had a couple of drinks just before his death. Otherwise, the other claims aren't backed up by evidence and can't be taken seriously. I didnt want people to think I was gay or that I was lying. [118], In 2020, during a Twitch live-stream, Mike Shinoda confirmed the existence of an unreleased Linkin Park song, titled "Friendly Fire", which features vocal tracks Bennington recorded during the One More Light sessions. In a free society, people have a right to believe whatever they want to believe. He was talented, successful, and loved by millions of fans. The singer was 41. Thank you so much for going the distance, Sorum says. A career military man, Lee rose to the rank of Colonel in the United States Air Force. It's about how I'm the reason that I feel this way. No one is saying Chester was abusing kids but rather that he was abused as a kid. Chester Charles Bennington was March 20, 1976 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was 41. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. In honor of Chester Bennington's birthday, Talinda Bennington shared a sweet memory of her late husband on social media. Memorial ID. Though they could never reconcile their differences, Chester always loved and respected his father. His death Thursday, July 20, 2017, was reported by multiple news sources. [48][49], Bennington was a fan of the Phoenix Suns,[50] Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Arizona Coyotes. [7][8][12] He was physically bullied in high school. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Chester Bennington's name is closely connected with a significant epoch of international rock music; he was the legendary soloist of Linkin Park, a talented musician, and a charismatic person. [1] Linkin Park's following studio albums, from Meteora (2003) to One More Light (2017), continued the band's success. News reports have cited suicide as the cause of death. The day after Cornells memorial, Bennington tweeted that he was feeling very creative and had written six new songs. Chester Bennington's Children Inherit Late Father's $8M Fortune. I walk in and its just jam-packed with the biggest family youve ever seen, he says. [130] Bennington also played the role of the ill-fated racist Evan in the 2010 film Saw 3D. [111] Jonathan McAloon of The Daily Telegraph commented, "Benningtons death will have an impact on many millennials because his voice was the sound of their millennium". The 100 Best Albums of 2022. He was found dead on July 20, 2017. Chester Bennington's Kids: Six Bereaved Children Lost Their Father. [103][104] Bennington also considered himself as "a huge Madonna fan", crediting her for making him grow up wanting to be a musician. He was born in Arizona and his father was a police Detective who worked against childhood sexual abuse. February 13, 2019 | 10:39am ET. Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington was found dead at his home in Los Angeles on Thursday, the Los Angeles County coroner's office confirmed. The cause of his death was suicide. The tweet is fake as fuck. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. "[17][18] Bennington later described the songwriting experience to Rolling Stone magazine in early 2002, "It's easy to fall into that thing 'poor, poor me', that's where songs like 'Crawling' come from: I can't take myself. Compared next to each other, Bennington looks more like Podesta. [36] Bennington re-recorded the Mtley Cre song "Home Sweet Home" as a duet with the band as a charity single for the victims of Hurricane Katrina in the fall of 2005. The little-girl part of me needs to come up and pay my respects. After Chester and Olit divorced in 2005, he married Bentley. [19], Hybrid Theory (2000) was certified diamond by the RIAA in 2005. [113] Writing for The Guardian, Ben Beaumont-Thomas noted "Benningtons decision to sing clearly and openly was, therefore, more radical than he is given credit for, and indeed more socially valuable". The news of Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington's death broke the internet. Both John and Tony Podesta are believed to be prominent figures in the global child trafficking network. Chester Bennington and the late singer Chris Cornell had a close friendship. Grey Daze recorded a couple of albums in the mid . If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) . The young rockstar had everything going for him. He was the son of George Bennington and Violet Lee Bennington. Hit Parader magazine placed Bennington at number 46 on their list of the "Top 100 Metal Vocalists of All Time". Bennington's body was discovered Thursday just before 9 a.m., according to the coroner's office. He was telling me, down to the detail, what he would do in the first hour he wanted to drink: I basically just take it hour-by-hour every day., Bennington talked about his issues in an interview in February with Music Choice. Father Was A Millionaire Lily's father, Chester Bennington used to have a whopping net worth of $30 million before he died. He was 41. The pair Michael and Amy have separated, and their relationship is on the way to an end. It wasLee who introduced Chester to heavy metal music. The service also included a full stage for musical tributes. Bennington and Shinoda wrote the lyrics to Hybrid Theory based on some early material. An inside look at singer's life and death. I could always count on them., Outside his home, one note read, Fly free now! And, if you don't already know who John Podesta is, he's a columnist and former chairman of the 2016 Hillary Clinton presidential campaign and was the Chief of Staff to President Bill Clinton and Counselor to President Barack Obama. On January 29, 2017, he tweeted that Trump was "worse than terrorism". [8] Both members also worked together to write lyrics for the band's songs. He was a loving father and spouse and was always there for his family. His tattoo-parlor business was another highlight; he had me designing silver jewelry for the Las Vegas shop where we whiled away the hours talking shop. Due to the false public allegations that Chester's death was a suicide, she had to take her kids out of school so they wouldn't be consumed with fallacies from their peers. Less than two months later, Bennington, too, was being mourned. Lee Russell Bennington was the father Chester never had the chance to know, honestly. Bennington left Grey Daze in 1998. 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