Chester Charles Bennington (March 20, 1976 – July 20, 2017) was an American… Read Full Bio ↴Chester Charles Bennington (March 20, 1976 – July 20, 2017) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. 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. Bennington has been credited by several publications as one of the greatest rock vocalists of his generation.
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. 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. Linkin Park's following studio albums, from Meteora (2003) to One More Light (2017), continued the band's success.
Bennington formed his own band, Dead by Sunrise, as a side project in 2005. The band's debut album, Out of Ashes, was released on October 13, 2009. 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. As an actor, he appeared in films such as Crank (2006), Crank: High Voltage (2009), and Saw 3D (2010).
On July 20, 2017, Bennington was found dead at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, California; his death was ruled a suicide by hanging. Hit Parader magazine placed Bennington number 46 on their list of the "100 Metal Vocalists of All Time". Writing for Billboard, Dan Weiss stated that Bennington "turned nu metal universal".
Bennington possessed a three octave tenor vocal range, beginning at the low bass G (G2), and reaching its peak at the tenor G (G5). His vocals showed tremendous durability for the entirety of his career. Altheapi 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."
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, Ministry, Minor Threat, Misfits, The Naked and Famous, Nine Inch Nails, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Refused, Skinny Puppy, Soundgarden, and A Tribe Called Quest. Bennington also considered himself as "a huge Madonna fan", crediting her for making him grow up wanting to be a musician.
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.
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. 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. Linkin Park's following studio albums, from Meteora (2003) to One More Light (2017), continued the band's success.
Bennington formed his own band, Dead by Sunrise, as a side project in 2005. The band's debut album, Out of Ashes, was released on October 13, 2009. 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. As an actor, he appeared in films such as Crank (2006), Crank: High Voltage (2009), and Saw 3D (2010).
On July 20, 2017, Bennington was found dead at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, California; his death was ruled a suicide by hanging. Hit Parader magazine placed Bennington number 46 on their list of the "100 Metal Vocalists of All Time". Writing for Billboard, Dan Weiss stated that Bennington "turned nu metal universal".
Bennington possessed a three octave tenor vocal range, beginning at the low bass G (G2), and reaching its peak at the tenor G (G5). His vocals showed tremendous durability for the entirety of his career. Altheapi 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."
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, Ministry, Minor Threat, Misfits, The Naked and Famous, Nine Inch Nails, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Refused, Skinny Puppy, Soundgarden, and A Tribe Called Quest. Bennington also considered himself as "a huge Madonna fan", crediting her for making him grow up wanting to be a musician.
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.
Hardly Breathe
Chester Bennington Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Chester Bennington:
Black Heart Black heart's comin', he?s a cold machine Cuts like a knife,…
Karma Killer I scream through the morning I'm kicking in the twilight as…
Let Down And the tears fall like rain Down on my face again Oh…
Morning After Caught up against the wall again, Tied my chain to the…
Out Of Time Longing is the animal inside you when you bleed Suffering is…
State Of The Art There's no way to find out what's inside you Until you…
System You fell away, what more can I say? The feelings…
Systems You fell away, what more can I say? The feelings…
System… System, system System, system You fell away, what more can …
The Last Line This is the first line here This is the first line…
The Morning After Caught up against the wall again Tied the chain to the…
Walking Dead Walking Dead - Z-Trip (Feat. Chester Bennington) In the c…
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Rowen Chaos
I haven't listened to this song in years. The last time I was here was when I was fighting the flashbacks of my childhood abuse. I heard Chester and I always felt better. He went through sexual abuse and so did I so I didn't feel so alone. I wish I would have know that years later he would be gone. How would the kid me have reacted? How am I able to deal with it now? I am a strong person but the pain is almost unbearable. R.I.P Chester and thank you.
ddk y2
now RIP LP
ddk y2
Rowen Strife yes absolutely true mike said he will continue LP but i imagine how difficult it would be to continue without chester
Serena Goddi
I can relate. You're not alone.
kimmyfreak200
there was obvious pain in his vocals i find a lot of his music hard to listen to especially now. Sex abuse is murder of the soul it damages but doesn't destroy the strong people. When we suffer a lot we become more empathetic for others and this compassion can overwhelm and cause major depression i totally relate to this sensitivity from horrible trauma. Music is my one escape. I force myself everyday to watch ridiculous videos or a movie sometimes youtubers can be hilarious but laughter is good medicine. Its a life long struggle dealing with this. I went through almost a 10 year rough patch where I was detached and numb and i did things I feel guilty over major neglect of others i should have been there for then I didn't come out of my room for years or go anywhere or talk to anyone. Its difficult for people like us to make new friends just being different at all and most can't handle it it scares them. I try not to let it ruin my life whats left of it and my daily joy however small it is the demons in my past belong there in the shadows they deserve no more light or recognition.
Colonel Sanders
I love chester's verse. Really gives the song that extra punch.
Nigel Monteiro
Carries the song*
Falkerry
@Nigel Monteiroagreed
TrigonSpawn835
Listening to this masterpiece in 2021. I remember I had downloaded this song on my mp3 played back in school. Every mp3 i broke I would re-download this song. I would jam to this constantly. Chester and Mike were made to make music together. Legendary.
RIP Chester Bennington. He will always be my favorite musician and hero.
Savannah Buxton
Omg yes same! I still have one of mine thats almost completely broken