TMZ reported that police had found a partially empty bottle of alcohol in the bedroom where he had died. Church. The opening line, I dont like my mind right now like, that is me 24 hours a day. [33], Bennington reflected on joining Stone Temple Pilots, stating, "Every band has its own kind of vibe. Chester Charles Bennington (March 20, 1976 July 20, 2017) was an American singer and songwriter who was best known as the lead vocalist of rock band Linkin Park. Its kindling, but the fire was already burning.. The Associated Press reported that Bennington was godfather of Cornell's son, Chris. Linkin Park, as a band, is also connected to the Clinton's when Mike Shinoda had overestimated the funds for a Haitian recycling project. Lee Russell Bennington was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 5, 1942. Its the angel and the demon, sitting on both shoulders. Chester Bennington Laid to Rest as Fans Organize Memorials, Shuck believes Bennington had a couple of drinks just before his death. The experience led Bennington to explore drugs and alcohol. Chester Bennington didn't commit suicide. . Hed become a father for the first time at age 20, and first got married in 1996. His messages were loving, positive, looking-forward-to-the-future, growing-old kinds of things, Robert DeLeo recalls. Also use pictures without glasses as they make people more similar looking than they really are. The singer was 41 years old. He attended Centennial High School at the beginning of his freshman year. [43] They had one child together, Draven Sebastian (born April 19, 2002). I was getting beaten up and being forced to do things I didnt want to do. John's wife, Mary Podesta, worked . The band recruited Bennington to replace Weiland in May 2013. . My name is Chester, Bennington told the mourners gathered there. George McGovern's failed presidential campaign was in '72. He became the lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots in 2013 to release the extended play record High Rise on October 8, 2013, via their own record label, Play Pen, but left in 2015 to focus solely on Linkin Park. [53], Bennington was plagued with poor health during the making of Meteora, and struggled to attend some of the album's recording sessions. [2] Bennington has been credited by several publications as one of the greatest rock vocalists of his generation. In Chester's case, abuse came from a trusted older man who was around him often. [106][107] While describing the success of Bennington and Linkin Park, Allmusic's Andrew Leahey said, "Although rooted in alternative metal, Linkin Park became one of the most successful acts of the 2000s by welcoming elements of hip-hop, modern rock, and atmospheric electronica into their musicfocusing as much on the vocal interplay between singer Chester Bennington and rapper Mike Shinoda". [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. TMZ reported that Bennington was found hanged, much like Cornell who was found hanged by an exercise resistance band. When this opportunity came up, it was just like a no-brainer." [Intro: Chester Bennington] Cross off the days gone Gone by [Verse 1: Chester Bennington] Wasting away A self-inflicted slow decay What should've been, what never was Became the end for both of us [Pre-Chorus 1: Chester Bennington] Heavy is the hand that points the finger (Finger) Heavy is the heart that's filled with anger (Anger) The pair Michael and Amy have separated, and their relationship is on the way to an end. I hadnt seen so much of that [in him], spending time on the road., He always had enjoyable tales of his six kids, which he always referred to with a beaming smile, no matter what kind of parental woe might have had him do a double take, says ZZ Tops Billy Gibbons, who toured with Bennington in Kings of Chaos within the past year. 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. Jamie was the first son to the Rock band Vocalist. Bennington and DeLeo were laid over for 12 hours in Chicago, and the drummer felt horrible for keeping them from home during the holiday season. 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Chester Bennington: An Honest Voice of Pain and Anger for a Generation Tennessee Ex-Cop Sues After Becoming Porn Meme, Claims She Was 'Groomed' for Sex With Coworkers Joe Scarnici/WireImage/Getty Images, FILE (MORE: Melissa Rivers talks about her father's suicide with Dr. Jennifer Ashton) It was like a piece of my childhood went away. [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. It was a horrible experience. Bennington stated in interviews that singing lead vocals in Stone Temple Pilots was his lifelong dream. [71][70] He was also the godfather of Cornell's son Christopher. [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]. Those who knew him say Bennington didnt let his struggles define his personality. "Chris is an amazing. He was born to Elka Brand Chester's high school friend. His parents divorced when he was 11 and he was sent to live with his father, a police detective who specialized in child sex abuse cases. Bennington claimed to have kicked substance abuse the first time in 1992, when a local gang burst into a place where he was getting high with his friends and beat and robbed them. Bennington became a father for the first time at the age of 20 when his then-girlfriend, Elka Brand, gave birth to their son, Jamie, in 1996, according to Heavy. There's something inside me that pulls me down. Chester Bennington with his Father. Lee Russell Bennington was the father Chester never had the chance to know, honestly. [81], Bennington's funeral was held on July 29 at South Coast Botanic Garden in Palos Verdes, California. [76] The band was due to record a live performance of their single "Heavy" on the show, but Bennington decided instead to play "One More Light" after hearing the news about Cornell's death, since the song is about the loss of a friend. 1. Let's see some facts about him! 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. Grey Daze recorded a couple of albums in the mid . He continued to reside in Arizona until he joined Linkin Park and dove into the world of music in a more serious way. Talinda and the family appreciate it, and want the world to know that you were the best husband, son, and father; the family will . Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington died of an apparent suicide by hanging Thursday morning, according to The Associated Press. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Thursday changed everything for the family of famous singer Chester Bennington. CHESTER BENNINGTON picked up the phone, on 20 March, 1999 - his 23rd birthday - and found Jeff Blue on the line. [72], Bennington died on July 20, 2017 at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, California. And from a side angle of Lee Russell, Chester seems to have Lee's eyes. Tyler's late father, Chester was an American singer, musician, and also an actor. . While their relationship. Though he never achieved the same level of fame as Chester, Lee was a well-respected man in his own right. Bennington died Thursday morning and left behind his wife and six children. Quote search it on Google and it shows up almost nowhere. [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. He was a decorated pilot and served his country for many years. [42] In 2006, he adopted Brand's other son, Isaiah (born November 8, 1997). He leaves behind not only a large immediately family a loving wife and six children but also three. [94], Linkin Park entered a hiatus following Bennington's death. August 2, 2022 Lee Russell Bennington was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 5, 1942. Bennington formed his own band, Dead by Sunrise, as a side project in 2005. In a VOAT post, a user explains the timeline of John Podesta and Susan Elaine Johnson (Chester's Mom) hooking up. The Los Angeles County coroner said Bennington died at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, California. [1] Linkin Park's following studio albums, from Meteora (2003) to One More Light (2017), continued the band's success. He was banned from leaving the house for a time when his mother discovered his drug activity. "[99][102], Bennington stated that he was influenced by Stone Temple Pilots, Alice in Chains, Arcade Fire, Circle Jerks, Descendents, Deftones, Jane's Addiction, Metallica, Fugazi, Refused, Ministry, Minor Threat, Misfits, The Naked and Famous, Nine Inch Nails, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Skinny Puppy, Soundgarden, and A Tribe Called Quest. [13] The abuse and his situation at home affected him so much that he felt the urge to "kill everybody and run away". [65] He attempted to cope with the injury and perform with the aid of crutches and a knee scooter. Though they could never reconcile their differences, Chester always loved and respected his father. It was later announced by Bennington and the band in an exclusive KROQ interview that he was officially the new frontman of Stone Temple Pilots and discussed the possibility of a new album and tour. [3] Writing for Billboard, Dan Weiss stated that Bennington "turned nu-metal universal". [48][49], Bennington was a fan of the Phoenix Suns,[50] Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Arizona Coyotes. He left his own birthday party early to record his audition.[16]. His mom was a nurse, while his dad was a detective who worked on child sex-abuse cases and worked a lot. Above all else, we respect everyone's opinions and ALL religious beliefs and creeds. Yeah, all those coincidences just come true, right You should be ashamed at being such a sheep. However, the photos I used to compare Podesta and Bennington are only of Podesta as an old man. [11] Years later, he revealed the abuser's identity to his father, but chose not to press charges. [130] Bennington also played the role of the ill-fated racist Evan in the 2010 film Saw 3D. . that's what really pushed me to tell the people! He was also open about his struggles . Nothing., At home, Bennington found solace in his six kids. That's something that we really need to move beyond. The fourth son of Chester Bennington, Tyler Lee Bennington was born on March 16, 2006 with his wife Talinda Bennington. This is a forum for free thinking, not hate speech. [70] The chemistry between the two had strengthened during the 20072008 Projekt Revolution Tour when Bennington joined Cornell on stage to sing Temple of the Dog's "Hunger Strike", and then Cornell joined Linkin Park to sing "Crawling". Police have reportedly launched a murder investigation into Chester Bennington's death with insiders believing it is "extremely likely" the Linkin Park frontman was killed in eerily similar circumstances to his close friend Chris Cornell. His close friend, Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell, was being laid to rest at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles. The young rockstar had everything going for him. [22][23] Linkin Park has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. VIDEO: Police have reportedly launched a murder investigation into Chester Bennington's death with insiders believing it is "extremely likely" the Linkin Park frontman was killed in eerily similar circumstances to his close friend Chris Cornell. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Isaiah Bennington (adopted son from Elka Brand) Isaiah Bennington with mom and dad. August 11, 2022 7:43 AM EDT. [91], Producer Markus Schulz made a trance remix of the Linkin Park song "In the End" as tribute to Bennington after his death which he debuted at Tomorrowland. He worked with addiction and mental health issues later in life. Like most people, I was too afraid to say anything. [87][88][89], Rapper Jay-Z paid tribute to Bennington on several occasions by performing "Numb/Encore" live. His mother worked as a nurse, and his father was a police detective specializing in child sexual abuse cases. Linkin Park is a very modern, very tech-heavy type of band. [132], Bennington was working with Church on developing an upcoming television show, Mayor of the World, with executive producer Trip Taylor.[133]. And, if that wasn't enough for an innocent boy to face, his father was a police officer within the sex crimes division. I've only just started digging on this theory. . Bennington left Grey Daze in 1998. Here are all the details about Chester Bennington's six kids. [60], Bennington struggled with depression and substance abuse. He was murdered. Cornell died on 18 May 2017 in his hotel room. He had a distinct voice, at once delicate and ferocious, says actor and 30 Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto, who met Bennington on the festival circuit in the 2000s (30 Seconds to Mars also toured with Linkin Park in 2014). Coldplay's Chris Martin paid tribute to Bennington during the band's North American tour concert at MetLife Stadium, playing an acoustic version of "Crawling" on piano. He was the father of Chester Bennington, the lead singer of the band Linkin Park who committed suicide in 2017. You can easily dismiss this "tweet". BBC's Steve Holden called Bennington the "voice of a generation", saying his voice was arguably Linkin Park's greatest asset. [25] In 2003, MTV2 named Linkin Park the sixth-greatest band of the music video era and the third-best of the new millennium. As with many sudden celebrity deaths, people on the. As an actor, he appeared in films such as Crank (2006), Crank: High Voltage (2009), and Saw 3D (2010). Why?!!!! Father Was A Millionaire Lily's father, Chester Bennington used to have a whopping net worth of $30 million before he died. Chester was born to a nurse mother and a police detective father, who got divorced when he was 11 years old, and his father gained custody of him. CHESTER Bennington, lead singer of rock band Linkin Park, has died aged 41. I don't say 'you' at any point. [7] Bennington started abusing alcohol, marijuana, opium, cocaine, meth, and LSD. Bennington had gone to rehab around 2006 and appeared to be sober in the years after. Cornell's birthday, Bennington was found dead. He was born on March 20th, 1976, in Phoenix, the youngest of four children. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. [66][67][68], Bennington was a close friend of Chris Cornell. He was the father of Chester Bennington, the lead singer of the band Linkin Park who committed suicide in 2017. That's their business and they can speak their mind. He was 41. The band recorded a demo in 1993 and two albums: Wake Me in 1994, and No Sun Today in 1997. The Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation joined with If Only to protect vulnerable children from predators. Further speculation suggests the possibility that John Podesta is his father and likely partook in his abuse. Learn more about merges. After Bennington's death, TMZ got ahold of Bennington's autopsy report and claimed his blood turned out "presumptive positive" for MDMA (ecstasy) on one test, but they failed to explain that two other tests resulted negative for ecstasy, proving that no drugs were in his system. The little-girl part of me needs to come up and pay my respects. His mother was a nurse. Lee was a vet of the Vietnam War and worked as a Police officer for many years. He is known as the singer of the bands Linkin Park, Grey Daze, Dead By Sunrise, and Stone Temple Pilots. [29][30] Dead by Sunrise made their live debut in May 2008, performing at the 13th anniversary party for Club Tattoo in Tempe, Arizona. [93], Following Bennington's death, singer Fred Durst said that Bennington "had a way of making anyone he spoke to feel heard, understood and significant. You helped me understand that.. The musician died on July 20 after he was found hanging in the bedroom of his L.A . [3], The Straits Times' music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi stated Bennington was an inspiration to many artists in the Singapore music scene. As of 2017, Chester Bennington's net worth is $30 million. Hit Parader magazine placed Bennington at number 46 on their list of the "Top 100 Metal Vocalists of All Time". Little more than two months after "One More Life" arrived, Chester Bennington was dead at just 41 years of age. Bennington had reason to be happy: Linkin Parks new album, One More Light, had topped the charts when it was released in May, and a single, Heavy, was doing well on rock radio. I just couldnt believe that he had such a beautiful and thriving family life, especially for someone so young. Tyler is a singer and songwriter best known as the frontman for the rock band Xero. It escalated from a touchy, curious, what does this thing do into full-on, crazy violations. [19], Hybrid Theory (2000) was certified diamond by the RIAA in 2005. Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington's last days were marked by both hope and heaviness. Please enter a valid Memorial ID. At a young age, he took a major interest in music. His mother was a nurse, while his father was a police detective who worked on child sexual abuse cases. Early life. 19 on the Best Artists of the Decade chart. [14] At the age of 17, Bennington moved in with his mother. He was the son of George Bennington and Violet Lee Bennington. [15], Bennington had been frustrated and nearly quit his musical career altogether when Jeff Blue, the vice president of artists and repertoire at Zomba Music in Los Angeles, offered him an audition with the future members of Linkin Park (then 'Xero'). Chris Cornell and Chester Benninton were actually murdered because they knew too much/ were going to speak out against pizzagate. The service also included a full stage for musical tributes. The singer was 41. Reports started pouring in, claiming how the musician committed suicide by hanging. Bennington's body was discovered Thursday just before 9 a.m., according to the coroner's office. (Mindless Self Indulgence Vs. Julien-K & Chester Bennington Remix)", This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 04:22. This tweet resurfaced in July 2020 after Linkin Park sent Trump a cease and desist order for using "In the End" in an ad for his re-election campaign that year. The sexual assaults continued until I was 13. Right when Shinoda was on the brink of shutting down the organization, Bill Clinton stepped in with a grant. Stone Temple Pilots has this sexier, more classic rock feel to it. [120] The music video for "Cross Off" later featured an empty microphone as a tribute to Bennington. Bennington's widow said she missed the warning signs Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Over two years after the Linkin Park singer's death, the mental health activist, 43, took to Instagram Monday to announce she has remarried her . . 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. 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. John & His Wife Have Been Married for Over 40 Years. 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. [78][79][80], Bennington's death occurred on what would have been Chris Cornell's 53rd birthday. While there are similarities both artists hanged themselves, and Bennington did so on what would have been Cornells 53rd birthday they believe it was mostly a coincidence. Officially, his case is closed and deemed a suicide, but many fans like myself, Talinda, and Mike are unsatisfied with the investigation and medical examinations. He'd become a father for the first time at age 20, and first got married in 1996. Trending The cause of his death was suicide. But nobody, even in a free society, has the right to take another person's life. I believe the death scene was staged to look like a suicide and Bennington's death is related to his close friend, Chris Cornell's alleged suicide, which I also believe was staged as well. 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. His father worked as a police detective, while his mother was a nurse. Thank you so much for going the distance, Sorum says. Similar to other recycling centers, Shinoda bought recyclable materials from individuals, but after a while, Shinoda didn't anticipate the popularity of his vision and was soon struggling to pay the people back. Essentially, he's an important public figure related to the Clinton's and Obama's. The tweet is fake as fuck. Lead singer to Linkin Park, Chester Bennington has recently passed away on July 20, 2017 from a suicide. . [83] On August 27, during the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards ceremony,[84] Jared Leto received media attention for his tribute to Bennington and Chris Cornell. [85] Some of his former bandmates from Dead by Sunrise and Grey Daze united to perform a tribute for Bennington during a concert on September 2 in Las Vegas. Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington was found dead at his home in Los Angeles on Thursday, the Los Angeles County coroner's office confirmed. I have a great band for you," he said. Bennington poured his experiences into Linkin Parks songs, which mixed his soul-baring screams with Mike Shinodas rapping and the bands lumbering riffs for a sound that dominated the pop charts for much of the 2000s. yes! [6] Shinoda characterized the lyrics as interpretations of universal feelings, emotions, and experiences, and as "everyday emotions you talk about and think about. It was by a family friend who was older than me. "[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. He had been very outspoken about being a victim of child sexual abuse. Chester Bennington was an American singer and songwriter best known as the frontman for the rock band Linkin Park. [11] After the divorce, Bennington's father gained custody of him. From the time Chester was seven or eight until he was 13, he was sexually abused by an older male friend. Matt Gaetz Called Out for Citing Chinese Propaganda in Hearing [90] Several other artists, including Muse, Ryan Key (formerly of Yellowcard), rapper Machine Gun Kelly, Imagine Dragons, Billy Talent and Godsmack, also either covered Linkin Park songs (usually "Crawling") or played their own songs during concerts as tribute to Bennington in the days and months following his death. [72] After Bennington's death, Linkin Park canceled the rest of their One More Light Tour and refunded tickets. But behind the scenes, Chester struggled with demons he could never shake. Less than two months later, Bennington, too, was being mourned. Jaime Bennington with mom and dad. July 20, 2017 Chester Bennington, the ferocious lead singer for the platinum-selling hard rock band Linkin Park, was found dead in his home near Los Angeles on Thursday. Both Bennington's and Cornell's deaths have been ruled suicides by hanging by Los Angeles County and Wayne County medical examiners, respectively. Famous Family Member, Isaiah Bennington, was born in the United States on November 8, 1997. Image Source: Getty Images The 13 years old child wrote a post-it note to his father a week before his father passed away. [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. Stone Temple Pilots worked on child sexual abuse Chris Cornell and Chester Benninton were murdered... Touchy, curious, what does this thing do into full-on, crazy violations the service included. 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