"[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 left his own birthday party early to record his audition.[16]. . Take that as you will. [15] Bennington quit his day job at a digital services firm[7] and traveled to California for the audition, in which he successfully won a place in the band. Hit Parader magazine placed Bennington at number 46 on their list of the "Top 100 Metal Vocalists of All Time". She claimed he was perfectly fine. The angst-ridden vocals of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington, who died aged 41 on Thursday, helped lead the group to global critical acclaim. Chester Charles Bennington: Nickname: Chaz, The Chemist, Chazy Chaz: Profession: Singer, Songwriter : Physical Stats & More: Height (approx.) And for that, we will always be grateful. [6][7] Bennington took an interest in music at a young age, citing the bands Depeche Mode and Stone Temple Pilots as his earliest inspirations,[8] and dreamed of becoming a member of Stone Temple Pilots, which he later achieved when he became their lead singer. He would take Chester to see Metallica and other metal bands perform live. Lees parents divorced when he was just three years old. But nobody, even in a free society, has the right to take another person's life. Chester Charles Bennington was born under the sign of Pisces on 20 March 1976, in Phoenix, Arizona USA, and died on 20 July 2017 in Palos Verdes Estates, California USA. "We know how these politicians are, it's not improbable that he may have had a tryst with Chester's mother" this statement is ridiculous. In 2005, after his mother and Chester divorced, his father married Talinda . Chester Bennington died on July 20, 2017, according to Rolling Stone. When Chester was eleven, the . This is a forum for free thinking, not hate speech. 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 . Chester Bennington was one child calculated into this heart-wrenching statistic. Now, nearly two years after his tragic death, his 22-year-old son Jaime is recording vocals with his father's early band. [76], On May 26, 2017, a week after his Kimmel performance, Bennington sang Leonard Cohen's song "Hallelujah" at Cornell's funeral in Los Angeles. 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). He was 41. Chester Bennington was an American singer and songwriter best known as the frontman for the rock band Linkin Park. His messages were loving, positive, looking-forward-to-the-future, growing-old kinds of things, DeLeo recalls. [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. [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. [77] The coroner ruled that he had died by suicide by hanging. He was married three times and had six children, including Chester Bennington. Recording Industry Association of America. 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 He was a decorated pilot and served his country for many years. [7][8][12] He was physically bullied in high school. by Caitlin Berard July 21, 2022. written by Caitlin Berard July 21, 2022 9:24 am (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS) . Lee served in the Vietnam War and later became a Police officer. Thats about feeling like I had no control over myself in terms of drugs and alcohol.. Hed become a father for the first time at age 20, and first got married in 1996. In addition to his family members and close friends, many musicians who toured or played with Linkin Park also attended. 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. He was born on March 20th, 1976, in Phoenix, the youngest of four children. 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. 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. His death Thursday, July 20, 2017, was reported by multiple news sources. The band recruited Bennington to replace Weiland in May 2013. Bennington had gone to rehab around 2006 and appeared to be sober in the years after. Chester Charles Bennington was March 20, 1976 in Phoenix, Arizona. News reports have cited suicide as the cause of death. [5] His mother was a nurse, while his father was a police detective who worked on child sexual abuse cases. Here's what I've watched and read so far: https://youtu.be/nAPT6BMadck Its kindling, but the fire was already burning.. On October 24, 2000, Linkin Park released their debut album, Hybrid Theory, through Warner Bros. Records. He was making sure that everybody got to meet the dog at the door, he says. Trending Reports speculate that he was killed before he was hung and I'd believe it in a heartbeat because the facts are adding up. Warner Bros. Records, "The Making of Meteora" (2003) [DVD]; released on March 25, 2003. He could be funny in a juvenile way one minute (he was a fan of scatological humor) and deeply sensitive the next: Shuck recalls Bennington kicking himself endlessly after making a joke about lung cancer onstage. [120] The music video for "Cross Off" later featured an empty microphone as a tribute to Bennington. The suicide closely follows that of Chris Cornell, who also hung himself. His mother was a nurse, while his father was a police detective who worked with child sex abuse cases, and took double shifts. Little more than two months after "One More Life" arrived, Chester Bennington was dead at just 41 years of age. Tyler Lee Bennington, Chester Bennington's son together with his ex-wife Talinda Ann Bentley was born on 16th of March 2006. Chester Bennington was born on March 20, 1976. Bennington first gained prominence as a vocalist following the release of Linkin Park's debut album, Hybrid Theory (2000), which was a worldwide commercial success. 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. Incidentally, Bennington and Cornell were close friends, and. 19 on the Best Artists of the Decade chart. Here are all the details about Chester Bennington's six kids. but it's really easy to forge a tweet these days. 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. Talinda and the family appreciate it, and want the world to know that you were the best husband, son, and father; the family will . 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. Memorial ID. You helped me understand that.. Chester Charles Bennington was born in Phoenix, Arizona, to Susan Elaine (Johnson), a nurse, and Lee Russell Bennington, a police detective. I was getting beaten up and being forced to do things I didnt want to do. The boy's father worked as a police detective, and the mother was a nurse. 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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. At a young age, he took a major interest in music. The musician died on July 20 after he was found hanging in the bedroom of his L.A . That's their business and they can speak their mind. 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. Chester Bennington was born on March 20, 1976, in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. [42] He married his first wife, Samantha Marie Olit, on October 31, 1996. [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. The cause of his death was suicide. I found an article that perfectly explains the TMZ drama, but I'll paraphrase. I have evidence that will lead to the arrest of Hillary Clinton. [42] In 2006, he adopted Brand's other son, Isaiah (born November 8, 1997). It was a horrible experience. [43] They had one child together, Draven Sebastian (born April 19, 2002). Lead singer to Linkin Park, Chester Bennington has recently passed away on July 20, 2017 from a suicide. Lee Russell Bennington was the father Chester never had the chance to know, honestly. Daniel Knighton/FilmMagic. He was the lead vocalist of Grey Daze, Dead by Sunrise, and Stone Temple Pilots before finally ending up with Linkin Park.. Tyler Lee Bennington's parents, late Chester Bennington and . Lee passed away in 2013, just a few years before Chester tragically took his own life. He was a decorated pilot and served his country for many years. 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. [78][79][80], Bennington's death occurred on what would have been Chris Cornell's 53rd birthday. [66][67][68], Bennington was a close friend of Chris Cornell. The 100 Best Albums of 2022. . Learn more about merges. His mother, Susan Elaine Johnson, was a nurse, and his father, Lee Russell Bennington, a police detective who often worked on child abuse cases. How Chester Bennington's Wife, Talinda, Marked the Fifth Anniversary of His Death. Linkin Park later canceled the remainder of their tour to allow Bennington to undergo surgery and recover. [53], Bennington was plagued with poor health during the making of Meteora, and struggled to attend some of the album's recording sessions. 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Revisit 12 great Linkin Park songs that showcase the talents of the bands late singer Chester Bennington. 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. Cornell died on 18 May 2017 in his hotel room. His mother was a nurse, while his father was a police detective who worked on child sexual abuse cases. Those who knew him say Bennington didnt let his struggles define his personality. The pair Michael and Amy have separated, and their relationship is on the way to an end. Famous Family Member, Isaiah Bennington, was born in the United States on November 8, 1997. Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington's cause of deathhas been ruled a suicide by hanging, the Los Angeles County coroner's office has confirmed. [72] Cornell's death was also ruled as suicide two months earlier. The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time He worked with addiction and mental health issues later in life. Chester Charles Bennington was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 20, 1976. Rest in peace. Ten days after Benningtons death, the singers home was encircled with a temporary six-foot fence. He died of suicide by hanging and was found on the morning of July 20th in his Palos Verdes Estates home in Los Angeles County, a week before Linkin Park were to set out on a 29-date North American tour. Ever. Chester Bennington's mother's name was Susan Elaine Johnson, who was an Owner and principal by profession. 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. 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