Chester Bennington
Chester Bennington was an American singer, songwriter, and actor best known as the lead vocalist of Linkin Park.
Chester Bennington was an American singer, songwriter, and actor best known as the lead vocalist of Linkin Park. He also performed with Grey Daze, Dead by Sunrise, and Stone Temple Pilots.
Who he was
Chester Charles Bennington was born in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1976. He was an American singer, songwriter, and actor, best known as the lead vocalist of Linkin Park.
Career highlights
Bennington rose to fame as the frontman of Linkin Park. He also performed with Grey Daze, Dead by Sunrise, and Stone Temple Pilots at different points in his career.
Death and legacy
Bennington died on July 20, 2017, in Palos Verdes Estates, California, at age 41. He is remembered as one of the most prominent voices in rock and nu metal, with a significant Canadian audience through Linkin Park's international popularity.
In short
- Best known as lead vocalist of Linkin Park.
- Also fronted Grey Daze, Dead by Sunrise, and Stone Temple Pilots.
- Born 1976 in Phoenix, Arizona.
- Died 2017 at age 41.
Bennington had a significant Canadian audience through Linkin Park’s international popularity and rock-radio presence in Canada.
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Sources
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chester_BenningtonSupports: Birth name, birth and death dates, nationality, and main bands.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1057933/Supports: Basic biographical details and death place.
- Linkinpedia — https://linkinpedia.com/wiki/Chester_BenningtonSupports: Bennington joining Linkin Park in 1999.