. [27] In 2012, the band was voted as the greatest artist of the 2000s in a Bracket Madness poll on VH1. I didnt want people to think I was gay or that I was lying. Yeah, all those coincidences just come true, right You should be ashamed at being such a sheep. [117], 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. The Associated Press reported that Bennington was godfather of Cornell's son, Chris. He was also open about his struggles . "I'm going to give you your big break. In many ways, he was the man Chester strived to be. Talinda posted a clip of Chester doing a fun . 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. . Detectives are looking into whether Chester Bennington was murdered, with the death scene later arranged to resemble a suicide. He was murdered. The singer was 41. 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. As the world mourns the death of Linkin Park's singer Chester Bennington, the circumstances surrounding his death are shrouded in suspicion.His death was ruled as a suicide by police after he was found hanging at his home in Palos Verdes near LA on Thursday morning, despite the lack of a toxicology report or an official Los Angeles County coroner's verdict. Bennington stated in interviews that singing lead vocals in Stone Temple Pilots was his lifelong dream. An obituary for Chester Bennington published by The Guardian identifies his father as Lee Russell Bennington, "a police detective who often worked on child abuse cases." The only thing I wanted to do was kill everybody and run away., "The problem was, I also found a good way to escape the abuse of my past. Though he never achieved the same level of fame as Chester, Lee was a well-respected man in his own right. The song's title is the phone number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. he said that Bennington "was one of the most honest vocalists out there when it came to his mental health". But that song is about taking responsibility for your actions. He attended Centennial High School at the beginning of his freshman year. The fourth son of Chester Bennington, Tyler Lee Bennington was born on March 16, 2006 with his wife Talinda Bennington. [114], James Hingle echoed this sentiment, writing for Kerrang! [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. [46], Bennington was a tattoo enthusiast. It could be a part of it, but its a small part of it, Shuck says. It wasn't until years later that Bennington revealed. [47] He had done work and promotions with Club Tattoo, a tattoo parlor in Tempe, Arizona. [121], Bennington executive-produced the 2012 debut EP UsYou for Los Angeles hard rock band Hellflower, which is fronted by his long-time friend and Director of Activities (D.O.A.) ", "Linkin Park Hits iTunes, New Album Not Quite Ready", "Maynard James Keenan & Cester Bennington Make Cameo In 'Crank: Hich Voltage', "New Saw 3D Image Tortures Linkin Park's Chester Bennington", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chester_Bennington&oldid=1142218671. [45] Chester and Talinda Bennington were harassed by a cyberstalker, who was later found guilty in 2008 of tampering with the couple's email and other personal information, as well as sending threatening messages, and was sentenced to two years in prison. 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. On July 20, 2017, he was found dead at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, California; the coroner concluded that he had died as a result of suicide by hanging. I have a great band for you," he said. Chester Bennington didn't commit suicide. 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. You dont need much to lose your mind for a minute., Shuck and Dowdell downplay speculation that Cornells death inspired Benningtons. My name is Chester, Bennington told the mourners gathered there. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). . [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". Both Bennington's and Cornell's deaths have been ruled suicides by hanging by Los Angeles County and Wayne County medical examiners, respectively. His mom was a nurse, while his dad was a detective who worked on child sex-abuse cases and worked a lot. I'm purely speculating here so don't attack me, but the timeline matches just as much as their faces do. 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. [72] Shinoda noted that Bennington was very emotional when the band performed "One More Light" in Cornell's honor on Jimmy Kimmel Live!,[73][74][75] and Bennington could not finish singing the song during rehearsal because he started getting choked up. Matt Gaetz Called Out for Citing Chinese Propaganda in Hearing 2. 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. Chester Bennington: An Honest Voice of Pain and Anger for a Generation 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. Bennington - a father of six - joined the Grammy-winning band in 1999. . [31], The band released their debut album, Out of Ashes, on October 13, 2009. He would take Chester to see Metallica and other metal bands perform live. [7][8][12] He was physically bullied in high school. The only compelling piece of evidence shown in the video is the similarity of voice tone in the audio to John Podesta. TMZ reported that police had found a partially empty bottle of alcohol in the bedroom where he had died. Its the angel and the demon, sitting on both shoulders. Lee served in the Vietnam War and later became a Police officer. [119] At the time of his death, Bennington just finished a collaboration with Lamb of God guitarist Mark Morton for Morton's solo album Anesthetic entitled "Cross Off"; Morton later said in interviews that Bennington was "very, very excited about the idea of screaming and doing something heavier than what he's been doing lately". [62] He later battled with alcoholism during his tenure with Linkin Park, which he overcame following an intervention from his bandmates. Cornell's birthday, Bennington was found dead. Cornell, the 52-year-old former Audioslave singer, died on May 17 at age 52 by suicide. The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time Advertisement When Bennington was seven years old, an older male sexually abused and beat him. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. He was the son of George Bennington and Violet Lee Bennington. Tennessee Ex-Cop Sues After Becoming Porn Meme, Claims She Was 'Groomed' for Sex With Coworkers He made money from his military career, investments, and real estate. His mother was a nurse, while his father was a police detective who worked with child sex abuse cases, and took double shifts. Chester Bennington of Linkin Park performs at a benefit concert on Nov. 3, 2016 in Los Angeles. In a VOAT post, a user explains the timeline of John Podesta and Susan Elaine Johnson (Chester's Mom) hooking up. ., All donations to Music For Relief will now be directed to the One More Light Fund in honor of Bennington. All Music Guide described Bennington's vocals as "higher-pitched" and "emotional", in contrast to Shinoda's hip-hop-style delivery. Chester Charles Bennington was born on March 20, 1976, in Phoenix, Arizona. [132], Bennington was working with Church on developing an upcoming television show, Mayor of the World, with executive producer Trip Taylor.[133]. Hit Parader magazine placed Bennington at number 46 on their list of the "Top 100 Metal Vocalists of All Time". CHESTER Bennington, lead singer of rock band Linkin Park, has died aged 41. Benningtons troubles go back to a nightmarish childhood. Leto remembers going to Benningtons house for dinner one night. Britney Spears will not have to sit for deposition amid legal battle with father Jamie Spears' lawyer indicated that they will appeal the . In an interview, he said that he was "knocked around like a rag doll at school, for being skinny and looking different". [120] The music video for "Cross Off" later featured an empty microphone as a tribute to Bennington. [42] In 2006, he adopted Brand's other son, Isaiah (born November 8, 1997). 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All Rights reserved. You really should be ashamed of yourself. [22][23] Linkin Park has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. The sexual assaults continued until I was 13. He left his own birthday party early to record his audition.[16]. Otherwise, the other claims aren't backed up by evidence and can't be taken seriously. I think that its just another horrible event that gets put in your subconscious. Let's see some facts about him! But behind the scenes, Chester struggled with demons he could never shake. His close friend, Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell, was being laid to rest at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles. It's about how I'm the reason that I feel this way. But Bennington also sent Shuck, who had his own struggles with alcoholism, some text messages that seemed portentous in hindsight: He was describing an hour-by-hour battle with addiction. Trending He was arguably in the best physical condition of his life.. There's something inside me that pulls me down. [11] Years later, he revealed the abuser's identity to his father, but chose not to press charges. Podesta's genes are very dominant in Bennington. Tyler Lee Bennington, Chester Bennington's son together with his ex-wife Talinda Ann Bentley was born on 16th of March 2006. And from a side angle of Lee Russell, Chester seems to have Lee's eyes. We want to hear it. A police cruiser sat outside as fans left flowers, drawings, signs, guitar picks and crosses on its perimeter. Chester Charles Bennington: Nickname: Chaz, The Chemist, Chazy Chaz: Profession: Singer, Songwriter : Physical Stats & More: Height (approx.) "" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. Sun Sign Pisces Born Place Phoenix, Arizona, United States Residence Palos Verdes Estates, California, United States Nationality Education He committed suicide by hanging himself at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, California. Image Source: Getty Images The 13 years old child wrote a post-it note to his father a week before his father passed away. Same goes for Bennington. It destroyed my self-confidence. The pair Michael and Amy have separated, and their relationship is on the way to an end. No one is saying Chester was abusing kids but rather that he was abused as a kid. On the afternoon of May 26th, Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington gave a performance unlike any in his career. . At home, Bennington found solace in his six kids. He was a loving father and spouse and was always there for his family. His parents got separated when he was 11 years old. He was also the lead vocalist of the bands Grey Daze, Dead by Sunrise, and Stone Temple Pilots. Linkin Park, as a band, is also connected to the Clinton's when Mike Shinoda had overestimated the funds for a Haitian recycling project. When Chester was eleven, the . But in his way, he helped shape the man Chester would become. Its kindling, but the fire was already burning.. His parents divorced when he was 11 years old. 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. The Los Angeles County coroner has confirmed the death of the star - with TMZ reporting he was found dead in a private . Tohru Anarchy (@BronyAwakening) July 21, 2017 . To begin, the most obvious point to make is that John Podesta and Chris Bennington look alike from these images. "[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. 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