[14] At the age of 17, Bennington moved in with his mother. [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. Right when Shinoda was on the brink of shutting down the organization, Bill Clinton stepped in with a grant. Bennington died Thursday morning and left behind his wife and six children. Coroners ruled both deaths a. [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. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. They divorced when Chester was 11, and, feeling abandoned by his mother, he lived with his dad, whom he later said was not emotionally stable at the time. Lee Russell Bennington was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 5, 1942. Tyler's late father, Chester was an American singer, musician, and also an actor. Cornell, the 52-year-old former Audioslave singer, died on May 17 at age 52 by suicide. Linkin Park later canceled the remainder of their tour to allow Bennington to undergo surgery and recover. 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. [55][56], 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. Tohru Anarchy (@BronyAwakening) July 21, 2017 The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline says it received a 14 percent spike in calls on the day after the news broke. [42] Bennington's relationship with his first wife declined during his early years with Linkin Park, and they divorced in 2005. I e-mailed those guys and said, I apologize. Chester Bennington's Children Inherit Late Father's $8M Fortune. [53], Bennington was plagued with poor health during the making of Meteora, and struggled to attend some of the album's recording sessions. [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". This is a forum for free thinking, not hate speech. Yeah, all those coincidences just come true, right You should be ashamed at being such a sheep. 19 on the Best Artists of the Decade chart. As an actor, he appeared in films such as Crank (2006), Crank: High Voltage (2009), and Saw 3D (2010). [86] Linkin Park also hosted a public tribute for Bennington in Los Angeles on October 27, titled Linkin Park and Friends: Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington. [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. While their relationship. Most Shocking Celebrity Deaths of All Time Read. Memorial ID. yes! The public narrative that is common knowledge is: by Chester's own admission that he was sexually abused by an older man when he was young. When Chester started, Lee would drive him to gigs and help him load his equipment. He was banned from leaving the house for a time when his mother discovered his drug activity. His mom was a nurse, while his dad was a detective who worked on child sex-abuse cases and worked a lot. . 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. [129] He later appeared as a horse-track spectator in the film's 2009 sequel, Crank: High Voltage. In many ways, he was the man Chester strived to be. 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. He was murdered. The young rockstar had everything going for him. but it's really easy to forge a tweet these days. [26] Billboard ranked Linkin Park No. He attended Centennial High School at the beginning of his freshman year. [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. Reports started pouring in, claiming how the musician committed suicide by hanging. Thank you so much for going the distance, Sorum says. 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. His mother was a nurse and his father was a police detective who worked on child abuse cases. Isaiah is from the United States of America. He was 41. Image Source: Getty Images The 13 years old child wrote a post-it note to his father a week before his father passed away. As someone who's surrounded by close relatives with mental illnesses, she is well aware of the signs of suicide and Chester didn't give off any clues said in this tweet. [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. My name is Chester, Bennington told the mourners gathered there. Talinda posted a clip of Chester doing a fun . Here are all the details about Chester Bennington's six kids. It is somewhat unclear if the post is alleging that Chester Bennington is the son of John Podesta or Laurance Rockefeller, but both claims are inaccurate. When this opportunity came up, it was just like a no-brainer." News sources like The Rolling Stone and other mainstream media tried to push the narrative Cornell's substance abuse and mental illness was responsible for his alleged suicide. In 2005, after his mother and Chester divorced, his father married Talinda . Lee was a significant influence on Chesters music career. Chester Bennington Laid to Rest as Fans Organize Memorials, Shuck believes Bennington had a couple of drinks just before his death. Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington's last days were marked by both hope and heaviness. Linkin Park, as a band, is also connected to the Clinton's when Mike Shinoda had overestimated the funds for a Haitian recycling project. Stone Temple Pilots has this sexier, more classic rock feel to it. He was the father of Chester Bennington, the lead singer of the band Linkin Park who committed suicide in 2017. [42] He married his first wife, Samantha Marie Olit, on October 31, 1996. "[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. [12], Bennington's parents divorced when he was 11 years old. [114], James Hingle echoed this sentiment, writing for Kerrang! Thanks for reading and spread the word :). Gregg DeGuire/WireImage. [11] After the divorce, Bennington's father gained custody of him. Date of Birth: November 8, 1997. Reports speculate that he was killed before he was hung and I'd believe it in a heartbeat because the facts are adding up. Respect other views and opinions, and keep an open mind. John Podesta is/was Chester Bennington's biological father. . [28], In 2005, 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. Lee was a vet of the Vietnam War and worked as a Police officer for many years. Despite the injury, he continued to perform the entire show with a broken wrist, before heading to an emergency room, where he received five stitches. He would go on to have a problematic relationship with his father. He was 41. His death Thursday, July 20, 2017, was reported by multiple news sources. Bennington also made a surprise guest appearance during Z-Trip's performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2005. On the morning of July 20, 2017, Chester Bennington, 41, was found in his Palos Verdes Estates home, having died of suicide by hanging. The 'God Emperor' Who Could Cost Trump the Election, Bennington had always been open about his struggles with addiction and depression, but those close to him were shocked by his suicide. His mother, Susan Elaine Johnson, was a nurse, and his father, Lee Russell Bennington, a police detective who often worked on child abuse cases. Also use pictures without glasses as they make people more similar looking than they really are. Did the tweet go out the day he died tho, that would be a bit of a coincidence given the clinton body count. 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. But some of Benningtons friends now feel they overlooked signs that the singers dark side which he called his dark passenger, a reference to the force that motivated the serial-killer protagonist on TVs Dexter had been creeping back into his life. **The conspiracy subreddit is a thinking ground. [7] He worked at a Burger King branch before starting his career as a professional musician. The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time He committed suicide by hanging himself at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, California. Here's what I've watched and read so far: https://youtu.be/nAPT6BMadck Before I start, my inspiration for this post came from this YouTube video. . Chester Bennington: An Honest Voice of Pain and Anger for a Generation [47] He had done work and promotions with Club Tattoo, a tattoo parlor in Tempe, Arizona. [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. Less than two months later, Bennington, too, was being mourned. Incidentally, Bennington and Cornell were close friends, and. Bennington - a father of six - joined the Grammy-winning band in 1999. . Bennington stated in interviews that singing lead vocals in Stone Temple Pilots was his lifelong dream. Tyler Lee Bennington, Chester Bennington's son together with his ex-wife Talinda Ann Bentley was born on 16th of March 2006. 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. [61] He overcame his drug addiction and would go on to denounce drug use in future interviews. **Our intentions are aimed towards a fairer, more transparent world and a better future for everyone. He was 41. The boy's father worked as a police detective, and the mother was a nurse. 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. Lees parents divorced when he was just three years old. 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". Wake up! Bennington's widow said she missed the warning signs Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Quote search it on Google and it shows up almost nowhere. Bc shit like this doesnt actually happen?! 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. Take that as you will. Thursday changed everything for the family of famous singer Chester Bennington. Chester Bennington was born on March 20, 1976, in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. The Los Angeles County coroner has confirmed the death of the star - with TMZ reporting he was found dead in a private . 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. "" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. How Chester Bennington's Wife, Talinda, Marked the Fifth Anniversary of His Death. He was a decorated pilot and served his country for many years. [31], The band released their debut album, Out of Ashes, on October 13, 2009. 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. Tyler Lee Bennington with his father. [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. CHESTER Bennington, lead singer of rock band Linkin Park, has died aged 41. Bennington and Mike Shinoda, the band's other vocalist, made significant progress together, but failed to find a record deal. All Rights reserved. 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. [6] Shinoda characterized the lyrics as interpretations of universal feelings, emotions, and experiences, and as "everyday emotions you talk about and think about. He was born on March 20th, 1976, in Phoenix, the youngest of four children. Rest in peace. His aura and spirit were contagious and empowering. Popular for being the daughter of well-known American mathematician Katherine Johnson, Joylette Goble is an American woman. Cornell died on 18 May 2017 in his hotel room. He was a decorated pilot and served his country for many years. Friends and bandmates recall ebullient highs and destructive lows of rock vocalist. He received his basic education from 'Ironwood High School.' he said that Bennington "was one of the most honest vocalists out there when it came to his mental health". 2. Because of his sexual past, Bennington and Chris Cornell were on the verge of exposing infamous pedophile rings in the entertainment industry. [115] In the same topic, William Goodman from Billboard said Bennington and fellow musicians Chris Cornell and Scott Weiland "helped define a generation of the hard rock sound, who were tied together artistically and personally". **, Press J to jump to the feed. Tennessee Ex-Cop Sues After Becoming Porn Meme, Claims She Was 'Groomed' for Sex With Coworkers According to the public, Chester's "real father" is supposed to be Lee Russell Bennington. It was a horrible experience. [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. Bennington and Shinoda wrote the lyrics to Hybrid Theory based on some early material. You can easily dismiss this "tweet". [19], Hybrid Theory (2000) was certified diamond by the RIAA in 2005. Chester Bennington with his Father. But nobody, even in a free society, has the right to take another person's life. In 2008, Bennington told the Orange County Register he enjoyed touring with Cornell. [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. [33], Bennington reflected on joining Stone Temple Pilots, stating, "Every band has its own kind of vibe. Chester Bennington, the lead singer for Linkin Park, died tragically of suicide today. The little-girl part of me needs to come up and pay my respects. Daniel Knighton/FilmMagic. . Chester Charles Bennington, singer and . Joe Scarnici/WireImage/Getty Images, FILE (MORE: Melissa Rivers talks about her father's suicide with Dr. Jennifer Ashton) He was a loving father and spouse and was always there for his family. The Los Angeles County coroner said Bennington died at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, California. The world has lost yet another beloved and brilliant artist. Trending By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. February 13, 2019 | 10:39am ET. It was a dark day in the music world. "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. [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. A representative . TMZ reported that Bennington was found hanged, much like Cornell who was found hanged by an exercise resistance band. 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[46], Bennington was a tattoo enthusiast. 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. [42] In 2006, he adopted Brand's other son, Isaiah (born November 8, 1997). [41], Bennington had a son, Jaime (born May 12, 1996), from his relationship with Elka Brand. "[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. [63] In 2011, he said he had quit drinking, noting: "I just don't want to be that person anymore. In addition to the Linkin Park tour, he was planning a reunion with his pre-fame grunge band, Grey Daze, for September. Often those types of people have so much pain and torture inside that the last thing they want is to contaminate or break the spirit of others As real and transparent as our conversations would be, he was always the one projecting light on the shadows". Chester Charles Bennington was born on March 20, 1976, in Phoenix, Arizona. Ever. Chester Bennington killed himself on July 20th. [11] Years later, he revealed the abuser's identity to his father, but chose not to press charges. Chester Charles Bennington was born in Phoenix, Arizona, to Susan Elaine (Johnson), a nurse, and Lee Russell Bennington, a police detective. Famous Family Member, Isaiah Bennington, was born in the United States on November 8, 1997. 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. 1. [108] Writing for Billboard, Dan Weiss stated that Bennington "turned nu-metal universal," as he was "clearly an important conduit for his far-ranging audience". 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. [41] Slash rerecorded it with Lemmy on vocals and the retitled "Doctor Alibi" was added instead. [92], Bennington and other late musicians were honored in the music video for "Hold on to Memories" by Disturbed. If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) . [11] To comfort himself, he drew pictures and wrote poetry and songs. His mother was a nurse, while his father was a police detective who worked on child sexual abuse cases. His mother, Susan, was a nurse; his father, Lee, was a police detective who investigated child-sex crimes. 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Bennington's body was discovered Thursday just before 9 a.m., according to the coroner's office. Steve Stevens, who plays guitar with Billy Idol, remembers Bennington holding a new puppy while greeting everyone who came backstage at an event last October for Rock to Recovery, an organization for sober musicians. He was making sure that everybody got to meet the dog at the door, he says. Britney Spears will not have to sit for deposition amid legal battle with father Jamie Spears' lawyer indicated that they will appeal the . [54] In the summer of 2003, he began to suffer from extreme abdominal pain and gastrointestinal issues while filming the music video for "Numb" in Prague. 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. 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