The service also included a full stage for musical tributes. The journalist continued to discuss Bennington's impact, commenting, His cleanly articulated tales of emotional struggle gave millions the sense that someone understood them, and the huge sound of his band around him magnified that sense, moving listeners from the psychic space of their bedrooms into an arena of thousands of people who shared their pain. Warner Bros. Records, "The Making of Meteora" (2003) [DVD]; released on March 25, 2003. "[77] Shinoda noted that Bennington was very emotional when the band performed "One More Light" in his honor on Jimmy Kimmel Live!,[79] and could not finish singing the song because he started getting choked up during the rehearsal. [12] Years later, he revealed the abuser's identity to his father, but chose not to pursue him after he realized the abuser was a victim himself. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. [2] Linkin Park's following studio albums, from Meteora (2003) to One More Light (2017), continued the band's success. [9] Both members also worked together to write lyrics for the band's songs. Burn It Down. Hit Parader magazine placed Bennington at number 46 on their list of the "Top 100 Metal Vocalists of All Time". Linkin Park have unreleased songs featuring Chester Bennington but it’ll be ‘years’ before we hear them. ​He later performed Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah at Cornell's funeral. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Bennington and Cornell struck up a friendship during a tour of Australia in 2007, during which Cornell opened for Linkin Park. 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. Linkin Park. Word of the 41-year-old's suicide in his Los Angeles home came on the day Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell would have turned 53. and together they released an eponymous three-track cassette in 1993. "Heavy" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park, featuring guest vocals from American singer Kiiara. [73] Following his death, Linkin Park took a hiatus until April 2020, when Dave Farrell revealed the band was working on new music. In addition to his family members and close friends, many musicians who toured or played with Linkin Park were also in attendance. The song is the first single from their seventh studio album, One More Light. He rose to fame in the late 1990s with the nu-metal group Linkin Park. [117], Bennington was working with Church on developing an upcoming television show, Mayor of the World, with executive producer Trip Taylor.[118]. Club Tattoo is owned by Sean Dowdell, Bennington's friend since high school with whom he played in two bands. 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. "[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. Linkin Park have unreleased songs featuring Chester Bennington ... had laid down his vocals on a couple of tracks which didn't make their last album, 2017's 'One More Light'. “ ’Crawling,’ for example, is probably the most literal song lyrically I’d ever written for Linkin Park,” Bennington said of the single, … Its stand-out single, 'Crawling', won a Grammy award for Best Hard Rock Performance. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. He left us before he could, way too soon. [28], Bennington co-founded Dead by Sunrise, an electronic rock band from Los Angeles, California, with Orgy and Julien-K members Amir Derakh and Ryan Shuck in 2005. Recording Industry Association of America. [7][8] Bennington took an interest in music at a young age, citing the bands Depeche Mode and Stone Temple Pilots as his earliest inspirations,[9] and dreamed of becoming a member of Stone Temple Pilots, which he later achieved when he became their lead singer. [89], Bennington possessed a three octave tenor vocal range, beginning at the low bass G (G2), and reaching its peak at the tenor G (G5). After Bennington's death, his widow Talinda Bennington launched a campaign called 320 Changes Direction in honor of her husband to help break the stigma surrounding mental illness. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. [98] 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".[99]. Ever. Stone Temple Pilots has this sexier, more classic rock feel to it. 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Tibor Bozi/Redux [14] The abuse and his situation at home affected him so much that he felt the urge to run away and kill people. [63], Bennington injured his ankle in January 2015 during a basketball game. [10] Bennington was a victim of sexual abuse from an older male friend when he was seven years old. The band’s debut album Hybrid Theory, released in 2000, sold almost 5 million copies. [92][93] Bennington also considered himself as "a huge Madonna fan", crediting her for making him grow up wanting to be a musician. [19], Hybrid Theory (2000) was certified diamond by the RIAA in 2005. [103], James Hingle echoed this sentiment, writing for Kerrang! As promised, Lamb of God guitarist Mark Morton has teamed up with late Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington for a new song called "Cross Off." [25] In 2003, MTV2 named Linkin Park the sixth-greatest band of the music video era and the third-best of the new millennium. Bennington left Grey Daze in 1998. The Los Angeles coroner said it appeared the musician had taken his own life, Bennington's band Linkin Park had scheduled dates for a new tour when news of his death broke, The singer had long suffered from alcohol and drug addiction, Bennington's band was formed in 1996 and had international success with its 2000 album Hybrid Theory, The singer was found dead at his home north of Los Angeles, Chester Bennington performs in concert during the 2015, Chester Bennington (right) and keyboardist Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park perform during their opening concert at the VOLT Festival in Hungary last month, Bennington in concert at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, 2013, The singer performing in Las Vegas in 2015, Bennington performs with guitarist Slash at the ninth annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit concert in Los Angeles in 2013, Chester Bennington of the band Linkin Park performs during the second day of the 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}, Cornell was introduced to video games like Rock Band and Guitar Hero by Bennington, he said in a 2011 interview with, After Cornell’s death in May, Bennington wrote, an open letter describing his grief and saying his friend's talent was "pure and unrivalled. Rob Bourdon, Brad Delson, Joe Hahn, Mike Shinoda, Dave Farrell, Chester Bennington. Can I help you, not to hurt, anymore?”. [11] 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. The tweet resurfaced shortly after Trump was met with backlash for retweeting a campaign video featuring the Linkin Park song 'In the End'. [105] Calum Slingerland, editor of the Canadian periodical Exclaim!, expressed, "[H]is influence has been felt in the worlds of rock, metal, rap, and beyond".[106]. Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington hints at suicidal thoughts in the chilling lyrics of ‘Heavy’ – one of his final songs The singer was found dead at an LA residence on Thursday Fay Strang During the 60th Annual Grammy Awards's annual in memoriam tribute, rapper Logic performed the song "1-800-273-8255" live alongside Alessia Cara and Khalid as a tribute to both Cornell and Bennington. He left the band on good terms due to his commitments with Linkin Park in 2015 and was replaced two years later by Jeff Gutt. "[47] Bennington later battled an alcohol addiction during his tenure with Linkin Park, which he overcame following an intervention from his bandmates. [80] Bennington sang Leonard Cohen's song "Hallelujah" at Cornell's funeral. For confidential support on mental health call Samaritans free from any phone, at any time, on 116 123 (UK & RoI) or email jo@samaritans.org. Rob Bourdon, Brad Delson, Joe Hahn, Mike Shinoda, Dave Farrell, Chester Bennington. Order here: https://markmorton.lnk.to/anestheticMusic video by Mark Morton performing Cross … [16] Bennington quit his day job at a digital services firm[8] and took his family to California, where he had a successful audition with Linkin Park, who were then called Xero. [3], Bennington struggled with depression and substance abuse for most of his life, starting in his childhood. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. But that song is about taking responsibility for your actions. [72] The band canceled the rest of their One More Light Tour and refunded tickets. Bennington formed his own band, Dead by Sunrise, as a side project in 2005. [16], Bennington was 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'). You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. It's the last album to feature Chester Bennington’s vocals following his 2017 suicide, and its single of the same name has become a poignant song for fans in the wake of Bennington’s death. Linkin Park put out their last album with Chester Bennington. He later struggled with cocaine and methamphetamine addictions. [77] Bennington was a close friend of Cornell's. The song was written by Linkin Park members Chester Bennington, Brad Delson, and Mike Shinoda, alongside Julia Michaels and Justin Tranter. Vicky Cornell, Chris Cornell’s wife, was one of the first to express shock and sympathy after hearing the news of Bennington’s death. Jay-Z and Bennington (with Linkin Park) collaborated on the song. [90] 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. Just a few days ago, Chester had been seen at a recording studio with his bandmates. "[91], Talking about his favorite bands and influences, Bennington mentioned 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. Cornell was introduced to video games like Rock Band and Guitar Hero by Bennington, he said in a 2011 interview with Collider. After the band’s second album, Meteora, cemented the band's fame, three albums released between 2007 and 2013 all reached number one in the United States. The event featured the band's first performance following his death, along with performances from Blink-182, members of System of a Down, Korn, Avenged Sevenfold, Bring Me the Horizon and Yellowcard, and the singer Kiiara, among others. It's about how I'm the reason that I feel this way. [43] In 2006, he married Talinda Ann Bentley, a former Playboy model with whom he had three children: Tyler Lee Bennington (born March 16, 2006) and twins Lily and Lila (born November 9, 2011). The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. Bennington first began singing with a band called Sean Dowdell and His Friends? Bennington was born in Phoenix, Arizona, and this is where he first met Christy Morris. [45], Bennington struggled with drug and alcohol abuse. [12] After the divorce, Bennington's father gained custody of him. The video features concert footage and the band's interaction with fans. 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 best known as the lead vocalist for Linkin Park and was also lead vocalist for the bands Grey Daze, Dead by Sunrise and, between 2013 and 2015, Stone Temple Pilots. After Cornell’s death in May, Bennington wrote an open letter describing his grief and saying his friend's talent was "pure and unrivalled.". [8] Bennington started abusing alcohol, marijuana, opium, cocaine, meth, and LSD. The band's follow-up album to 2014's The Hunting Party was a huge departure in terms of its genre. [42] They had one child together, Draven Sebastian (born April 19, 2002). "[7] Bennington primarily served as Linkin Park's lead vocalist, but occasionally shared the role with Shinoda. 19 on the Best Artists of the Decade chart. That's their business and they can speak their mind. [7] Shinoda characterized the lyrics as interpretations of universal feelings, emotions, and experiences, and as "everyday emotions you talk about and think about. [41] He married his first wife, Samantha Marie Olit, on October 31, 1996. (Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP) Chester Bennington dedicated a song to his late friend Chris Cornell in one of the Linkin Park frontman’s final performances. [5], The New York Times' Jon Caramanica commented that Bennington's ability to "pair serrated rawness with sleek melody" separated him from other contemporary singers, and also from the artists he was influenced by. One of the last songs tragic rocker Chester Bennington recorded before his death has been released. [74][75], Bennington's funeral was held on July 29 at South Coast Botanic Garden in Palos Verdes, California. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. Chester Bennington on Depression: My Mind ‘Is Like a Bad Neighborhood’ Months before his suicide, Linkin Park frontman discussed lifelong battle with demons, what inspired hit song “Heavy” Linkin Park’s new song is a sad reminder for fans of Chester Bennington. September 8, 2010. Bennington has been credited by several publications as one of the greatest rock vocalists of his generation.[1]. Mark Morton - Anesthetic is available now. I don't say 'you' at any point. Later, Dowdell and Bennington moved on to form a new band, Grey Daze, a post-grunge band from Phoenix, Arizona. Bennington’s songs, many co-written with Shinoda, became anthems for young people struggling with some of the same emotional issues. [3] Writing for Billboard, Dan Weiss stated that Bennington "turned nu-metal universal". "Talking To Myself" was released at 9.01am, reportedly just minutes after Bennington's … [40], Bennington had a son, Jaime (born May 12, 1996), from his relationship with Elka Brand. The band recruited Bennington to replace Weiland in May 2013. People are sharing an old Chester Bennington tweet slamming Donald Trump on the third anniversary of the Linkin Park singer's death. [81] On August 27, during the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards ceremony, Jared Leto received media attention for his tribute to Bennington and Chris Cornell. It is the band's last single … Despite the injury, he continued to perform the entire show with a broken wrist, before heading to the emergency room where he received five stitches. [58][59], Bennington sustained a wrist injury in October 2007 while attempting to jump off a platform during a show in Melbourne at the Rod Laver Arena. The Linkin Park singer was godfather to the lead Soundgarden vocalist's 11-year-old son, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. 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[56], Bennington was plagued with poor health during the making of Meteora, and struggled to attend some of the album's recording sessions. he said that Bennington "was one of the most honest vocalists out there when it came to his mental health". [Chester Bennington:] This is my December This is my time of the year This is my December This is all so clear This is my December This is my snow … Read our full mailing list consent terms here. [48], Bennington was a tattoo enthusiast. [68][69] His death was ruled a suicide by hanging. [102] Writing for The Guardian, Ben Beaumont-Thomas noted "Bennington’s decision to sing clearly and openly was, therefore, more radical than he is given credit for, and indeed more socially valuable". [71] A toxicology report released in December reported "a trace amount" of alcohol in Bennington's system at the time of death. [22][23] Linkin Park has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. Titled "Talking To Myself", the song is in itself about substance abuse, and the lyrics, especially on the hindsight, is eerie. When Chester Bennington comes to mind, it’s hard not to think of his ability to pour emotion into his songs, ranging from his impressive screams or ability to sing softer songs. As Bennington acquired influences from industrial and hardcore punk acts, the journalist believed this was the factor that made Linkin Park survive the "rise and precipitous fall of the rap-rock era", calling the musician "a rock music polymath". Bennington’s last gig with Linkin Park was at the Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham in the UK on 6 July. [20] The band's second album, Meteora (2003), reached number one on the Billboard 200 album chart,[21] as did its third album, Minutes to Midnight (2007). Sean Dowdell, his protector, business partner and friend made sure that his voice would live again. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. [1], The Straits Times' music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi stated Bennington was an inspiration to many artists in the Singapore music scene. His vocals showed tremendous durability for the entirety of his career. [38][39] Bennington performed with Kings of Chaos during their six-show 2016 concert tour. [64] He attempted to cope with the injury and perform with the aid of crutches and a knee scooter. Bennington and Shinoda wrote the lyrics to Hybrid Theory based on some early material. Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chester_Bennington&oldid=1000292775, Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Pages using Sister project links with hidden wikidata, Pages using Sister project links with default search, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. The band's debut album, Out of Ashes, was released on October 13, 2009. [27] In 2012, the band was voted as the greatest artist of the 2000s in a Bracket Madness poll on VH1. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. [29][30] Dead by Sunrise made their live debut in May 2008, performing at the 13th anniversary party for Club Tattoo in Tempe, Arizona. "Cry To Yourself" (also known as "State of the Art"), N/A - originally intended for DJ Lethal's unreleased album "State of the Art", "Rock N' Roll (Could Never Hip Hop Like This) (Part 2) / Knockers", "What Do They Know? The band recorded a demo in 1993 and two albums: Wake Me in 1994, and ...No Sun Today in 1997. Linkin Park (L to R): Chester Bennington, Joe Hahn, Mike Shinoda, Rob Bourdon, Brad Delson and Phoenix. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Linkin Park is a very modern, very tech-heavy type of band. In a free society, people have a right to believe whatever they want to believe. [77], Bennington filmed an episode of Carpool Karaoke six days before his death. Chester Bennington and Mark Morton, courtesy of Atom Splitter PR One of Chester Bennington ’s last known recordings is now available for everyone to … On May 18, 2013, Bennington took the stage at KROQ's Weenie Roast with the band. Word of the … The album was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America in 2005, making it the best-selling debut album of the decade, as well as one of the few albums ever to achieve that many sales. [37] He also joined Alice in Chains and performed the song "Man in the Box" at KROQ's Inland Invasion Festival in 2006. 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 took his own life in May this year, and Bennington was among those who paid tribute at the time, in a live performance on Jimmy Kimmel. [50][51] Bennington was a fan of the Phoenix Suns,[52][53] Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Arizona Coyotes. Records. He took interest in music at a young age, citing Depeche Mode and Stone Temple Pilots as early inspirations. 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