I e-mailed those guys and said, I apologize. Tyler is a singer and songwriter best known as the frontman for the rock band Xero. Grey Daze recorded a couple of albums in the mid . However, the photos I used to compare Podesta and Bennington are only of Podesta as an old man. . Quote search it on Google and it shows up almost nowhere. Thats about feeling like I had no control over myself in terms of drugs and alcohol.. But behind the scenes, Chester struggled with demons he could never shake. Bot8556 2 yr. ago. We hope to challenge issues which have captured the publics imagination, from JFK and UFOs to 9/11. Gregg DeGuire/WireImage. Both John and Tony Podesta are believed to be prominent figures in the global child trafficking network. I just couldnt believe that he had such a beautiful and thriving family life, especially for someone so young. He continued to reside in Arizona until he joined Linkin Park and dove into the world of music in a more serious way. [42] Bennington's relationship with his first wife declined during his early years with Linkin Park, and they divorced in 2005. Chester Charles Bennington was born in Phoenix, Arizona, to Susan Elaine (Johnson), a nurse, and Lee Russell Bennington, a police detective. Like the dreaded "Figure In Black" of the CIA's Finders Operation, Podesta's connection to Chester Bennington, a victim of sexual abuse, eerily mimics the alleged relationship that retired Army Lt. Col Michael Aquino, founder of the Temple of Set, is said to have had with little kids while stationed at the Presidio in the early eighties. 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. Especially when you've been married to someone for a long time, you'd know if they were having a bad day and sense any bad mood, but Chester wasn't. Warner Bros. Records, "The Making of Meteora" (2003) [DVD]; released on March 25, 2003. He was also open about his struggles . ", "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. In Chester's case, abuse came from a trusted older man who was around him often. Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington's cause of deathhas been ruled a suicide by hanging, the Los Angeles County coroner's office has confirmed. Benningtons death is still resonating among his fans, who experienced a shock wave when the news reached the public. His mother worked as a nurse, and his father was a police detective specializing in child sexual abuse cases. Those who knew him say Bennington didnt let his struggles define his personality. It destroyed my self-confidence.. [7] Bennington started abusing alcohol, marijuana, opium, cocaine, meth, and LSD. . Linkin Park is a very modern, very tech-heavy type of band. Bennington claimed to have kicked substance abuse the first time in 1992, when a local gang burst into a place where he was getting high with his friends and beat and robbed them. Chester Bennington was born on March 20, 1976, and had to face a rough childhood. Lee was a significant influence on Chesters music career. Chester Bennington's widow Talinda is married again. As an actor, he appeared in films such as Crank (2006), Crank: High Voltage (2009), and Saw 3D (2010). Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington was found dead at his home in Los Angeles on Thursday, the Los Angeles County coroner's office confirmed. [38][39] Bennington performed with Kings of Chaos during their six-show 2016 concert tour. On October 24, 2000, Linkin Park released their debut album, Hybrid Theory, through Warner Bros. Records. Little more than two months after "One More Life" arrived, Chester Bennington was dead at just 41 years of age. [72] Cornell's death was also ruled as suicide two months earlier. Chester Charles Bennington was born on March 20, 1976, in Phoenix, Arizona. Chester Bennington, the lead singer for Linkin Park, died tragically of suicide today. Chester Bennington's Children Inherit Late Father's $8M Fortune. 1. [53], Bennington was plagued with poor health during the making of Meteora, and struggled to attend some of the album's recording sessions. The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time [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. Chester worked with several charities helping children, including in Haiti, during the Clinton Foundation debacle. Bennington poured his experiences into Linkin Parks songs, which mixed his soul-baring screams with Mike Shinodas rapping and the bands lumbering riffs for a sound that dominated the pop charts for much of the 2000s. He was talented, successful, and loved by millions of fans. CHESTER Bennington, lead singer of rock band Linkin Park, has died aged 41. [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". 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. When I found out, I was at a museum, and I just bawled my eyes out, said 19-year-old Briana Yah-Diaz. Bennington also made a surprise guest appearance during Z-Trip's performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2005. [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. He made money from his military career, investments, and real estate. Cornell had acquired evidence connecting the Clinton's to human trafficking when he worked with the Clinton Administration on a CPP (Clinton Preferred Pediatrics) services in Haiti. His mother was a nurse. Though they could never reconcile their differences, Chester always loved and respected his father. 2. Chester Bennington was born on March 20 th, 1976 in Phoenix Arizona. I walk in and its just jam-packed with the biggest family youve ever seen, he says. Bennington stated in interviews that singing lead vocals in Stone Temple Pilots was his lifelong dream. [116] Calum Slingerland, editor of the Canadian periodical Exclaim!, expressed, "[H]is influence has been felt in the worlds of rock, metal, rap, and beyond". Phoenix, Arizona, on March 20, 1976. 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. That relationship ended in a tumultuous divorce, marked by a relapse where I drank myself to the point where I couldnt leave the house and I couldnt function, he recalled. [132], Bennington was working with Church on developing an upcoming television show, Mayor of the World, with executive producer Trip Taylor.[133]. [4], Fred Durst, lead singer of Limp Bizkit, stated that if it were not for Bennington's voice and his words, nu metal "would never have reached the masses and affected so many lives. Chester Charles Bennington was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 20, 1976. [8], Bennington first began singing with a band called Sean Dowdell and His Friends?, and together they released an eponymous three-track cassette in 1993. [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.) Chester Bennington was an American singer and songwriter best known as the frontman for the rock band Linkin Park. I grew up listening to these guys. Advertisement When Bennington was seven years old, an older male sexually abused and beat him. [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. He also paid tribute to Cornell on Twitter: Your voice was joy and pain, anger and forgiveness, love and heartache all wrapped up into one. Talinda posted a clip of Chester doing a fun . 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. An inside look at singer's life and death. yes! He worked with addiction and mental health issues later in life. [94], Linkin Park entered a hiatus following Bennington's death. [60], Bennington struggled with depression and substance abuse. He was born in Arizona and his father was a police Detective who worked against childhood sexual abuse. George McGovern's failed presidential campaign was in '72. 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. He was the father of Chester Bennington, the lead singer of the band Linkin Park who committed suicide in 2017. He was murdered. That's something that we really need to move beyond. In honor of Chester Bennington's birthday, Talinda Bennington shared a sweet memory of her late husband on social media. Chester Bennington was very close to his father, even though they had a problematic relationship. Lee struggled with addiction and mental health issues throughout his life. But that song is about taking responsibility for your actions. (Mindless Self Indulgence Vs. Julien-K & Chester Bennington Remix)", This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 04:22. I've only just started digging on this theory. Chester Bennington killed himself on July 20th. In addition to the Linkin Park tour, he was planning a reunion with his pre-fame grunge band, Grey Daze, for September. I found an article that perfectly explains the TMZ drama, but I'll paraphrase. [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. 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. [72], Bennington died on July 20, 2017 at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, California. Right when Shinoda was on the brink of shutting down the organization, Bill Clinton stepped in with a grant. At a young age, he took a major interest in music. Benningtons troubles go back to a nightmarish childhood. I could always count on them., Outside his home, one note read, Fly free now! 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. We saw the most alive and present Chester of my 15-and-a-half-year history with the band, says Jim Digby, the groups director of touring. BBC's Steve Holden called Bennington the "voice of a generation", saying his voice was arguably Linkin Park's greatest asset. 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