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Stars said goodbye to the dead soloist Linkin Park. "Thank you for my first rock": fans, musicians and critics remember the soloist Linkin Park The causes of the death of Chester Bennington

04.08.2020

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On July 20, Solist Linkin Park Chester Bennington. The singer left his friend's birthday, who went to the world two months ago, as he, at his own request. " Real time"In memory of the idols, Millions recalls his hard life and publishes some of the sorting vehicles of Russians who are not able to accept the loss.

That same Chester Bennington

On Thursday evening, the news began to spread with which the fans are unlikely to accept - a vocalist of the Linkin Park group Chester Bennington committed suicide. He was 41 years old. The singer found in his own home in Los Angeles on July 20 - on his friend's birthday, Soundgarden Vocalist Chris Cornell, who died two months before.

The life of the Linkin Park leader was difficult, and the events that occurred in his childhood were influenced. He never hidden that a child aged seven-eight years experienced sexual violence from his "more adult friend." His parents divorced early, and at 11 years old he stayed with his father, who did not see emotional support. He did not find the outstands and at school - the guys mocked him and beat. Bennington himself later confessed in an interview that he was "very scary and lonely" in childhood and his youth. " The output of the steel, alcohol and creativity - in all their lives, he has not yet tied with detrimental habits, but then he returned to them anyway.

In one of the stages in 1999, when the singer threw drugs and alcohol and had already managed to become a former vocalist Grey Daze, he was taken to the Linkin Park group. In 2000, the musical Olympus blew up the first album of the group "Hybrid Theory". Over the first week, 50 thousand copies of the album were sold in the United States, and in a year - 5 million copies, which made the album best-selling in the United States in 2001. Over the years, the number of sales remained at the level and by 2005 reached more than 10 million copies of the album.

Subsequently, the coherent success "Hybrid Theory" even began to annoy Chester Bennington - the fans constantly criticized the new works of the group, remaining the faithful first album.

In May of this year, Linkin Park came out of the Seventh Studio Album One More Light, then the group began his world tour in his support. Bennington committed suicide in the break between the tour. On the tragic chance, this day was not only born his friend, but also a new clip "Talking to MySelf" was presented. From two marriages, the singer remained 6 children, two of whom were receiving.

"No one heard him and did not save"

The sad news about the death of Solist Linkin Park commented on many stars. The co-founder of the Mike Shinoda group became one of the first to speak about it. He wrote that shocked and smashed. During the day, his message in Twitter scored 218 thousand retwees. Many of the fans until the latter did not believe in the death of their idol, but the message of shinoda dispelled the last hopes.

The shocking news that the vocalist of the cult group Linkin Park was killed Chester Bennington, caused a squall of emotions in social networks. Musician on the eve of his house in Los Angeles. According to preliminary data, he committed suicide.

For his colleagues in the group, this news has become a complete surprise. On the day of the death of Bennington on Youtube-channel Linkin Park, a new clip was released, which immediately became a hit and less than five million views scored more than five million views.

Linkin Park was collected in a big tour - present a new album. On Thursday, Bennington was supposed to take part in a photo shoot.

Many stars expressed their grief for the musician who had passed from life. The first official death of Chester confirmed the co-founder Linkin Park Mike Shinoda. He wrote that he was shocked and his heart was broken.

Later, other musicians spoke on his pages in Twitter. Participants of the ONEREPUBlic groups, imagine DragonsSimple Plan wrote that they are stunned by the sad news.

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The famous American TV presenter and actor Jimmy Kimmel said that Chester was one of the most kind of people who participated in his show.

His words confirmed the musician Ryan Adams.

Director, Writer and actor Joss Widon explained that the album of the group A Thousand Suns helped him the worst times.

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Self-known American actor Duayen Johnson expressed his condolences

The Vocalist of the Linkin Park group of Chester Bennington was found dead in his residence in Palos Verdes-Esteits, in Los Angeles, California. Before that, the musician rested with his wife in Arizona, but then I decided to return home one. This circumstance allows the police to argue that Chester committed suicide or on Wednesday evening or early in the morning on Thursday. Chester left his life in just a couple of hours before the premiere of the new video clip.

IN last years Bennington's problems with alcohol and narcotic substances have been reported. He was married twice. He has six children left.

In total, Linkin Park Group Bennington recorded seven studio albums. Five of them subsequently became platinum. Among other things, the Linkin Park group is the Grammy Prize Winner. Chester Bennington performed in a group from the moment of its foundation, and also came up with her name.

As the online edition of TMZ notes, his death has become a surprise for the remaining members of the group. On the eve of the musicians planned to arrange a photo session, and smoothly in a week - to go on tour.

It is also reported that one of the musicians Linkin Park, Mike's vocalist, came to the house of Bennington after the law enforcement officers and was "completely shocked" with the news of death. Chester on this day were going to take a photo session on this day.

"I'm shocked, the heart is broken, but this is true. The official statement will follow, as soon as it appears, "wrote a shine.

Bennington's death fell on the birthday of Frontman Soundgarden and Audioslave, who committed to him on May 18 of this year. Cornell and Bennington were friends.

A number of musicians and show business representatives have already reacted in social networks to the death of their colleagues.

"Chester Bennington was an artist with extraordinary talent and charisma and a man with a big heart and a caring soul. Our thoughts and prayers are now with his beautiful family, his comrades in a group and numerous friends, "the head of the record company Warner Bros said in his appeal. Records Cameron Stang.

"Cute, kind and modest. Rare combination for rock and roll. Deep saddened, "Metallica drummer wrote. The singer Rihanna, in turn, called the talent of Chester the most outstanding of all that she had to meet in life.

"Rest with the world, Chester Bennington. We will never know someone's pain. Prayers with his family in this tragedy. If you need help, stretch your hand, "said the rhythm guitarist and the Kiss Rock band vocalist.

"Probably the most famous fan - so I remembered the Bennington team of the English club" Ipswich Town ". - It was very sad to hear this news. Everyone in the club transmit the best wishes of the Chester family and his friends. "

Russian fans Linkin Park launched Hesteg in social networks dedicated to the death of the group frontman.

The vocalist of the Lumen Rustem of Bulatov, who himself is a fan of Linkin Park, in an interview with RT, commented on the news of the death of Bennington:

"This is a serious blow for fans, I also relate to this number. Always waited for new albums. It is a pity that this Creator is no longer in the world. That cargo that fell on him was so hard that he did not cope. Chester had six children's children - this is a big human tragedy, "he told.

In his opinion, the group and the Chester Bennington himself changed rock music.

"Having greatly influenced the whole rock. A vivid example of how the music of different styles and directions can be mixed into something interesting. It was their distinctive feature - the face was erased between hip-hop, rock and electronic music, "he told RT.

In turn, the leader of the Krematorium Group said that "the actions of rock musicians are often not associated with their commercial success."

"It is not clear why it happened," he noted.

Los Angeles County Coroner confirmed the death of Bennington. According to the representative of Koroner Brian Elias, Bennington's death is investigated as "obvious suicide, but there is no additional data," reports. The date and time of the funeral was declared so far.

He was a cumier of millions. He was imitated and even quite distant from the world of music were equal to him. At one moment, his name turned out to be in almost the whole world, however, it is impossible to say that the popularity of Bennington acquired solely after death. He knew and loved during his lifetime. So who was he, who whose unexpected death became a real shock for the whole army of fans, causing not only bitterness and sorrow, but also indignation, and sometimes contempt?

Chester Bennington was born in Arizona in 1976. His family had nothing to do with music or the art as a whole. Parents of the future stars of rock scenes divorced when the boy was only eleven years old.

Bennington began his work with the musicians of the future group Linkin Park. For the entire existence of the group, these guys released five albums, and were also repeatedly recognized as the best US team acting alternative music.

By the way, the history of the creation of the name of the group is related to the native city of Bennington. As a child, a little Chester often had to walk in the park named after Lincoln. Actually, this is how, being a novice musician, Bennington and wanted to name his group - Linkoln Park. The problem arose when a young team decided to create his own website. It turned out that the global network already exists an Internet page with such a name. And then the idea came, name the Linkin Park group.

As for the personal life of the musician, Bennington was officially married twice. From the first marriage, Chester remained a son. The second marriage of Rock Cumum concluded with the model of the popular male magazine Playboy. The pair had three children, and they were adopted two more.

Death of Chester Bennington

July twenty, 2017. The whole Internet and all the media literally exploded from stunning news: the soloist of one of the most popular rock groups of modernity was found dead in his own home in Los Angeles. A 41-year-old musician committed suicide by choosing a very symbolic date for this. Bennington decided to reduce the scores with life Bennington in the 53rd birthday of his late colleague and comrade, soloist of the SoundGarden group, Chris Cornel. The latter quite shortly before that, and he himself left his life at his own request, it happened to this eighteenth.

Such an event as the death of one of the most popular rock idols modern Mira, Chester Bennington, caused a huge resonance from the public. Numerous versions were made regarding what the rock musician died. Disassemble the most basic of them will try further.

Causes of Chester Bennington's death

The establishment of the actual reason why the Soloist Linkin Park was died Chester Bennington did not work for criminal investors. It was a suicide committed by hanging. Much more interests for the press, public, fans, friends, and in general, who at least once heard something about the work of Bennington, made up the inner causes of the musician who pushed him to this act.

There are many opinions and versions. Here are some of the most basic ones.

  • The death of a close friend. Indeed, the suicide of the musician Chief Cornel has become a huge shock for Bennington. They were very close and the subtle mental attachment of Bennington to the deceased friend can be understood from his letter to the latter, which the musician published in one of social networks Shortly after the death of colleagues and comrade. In addition, the choice of dates for committing suicide seems to hints at some connection with Cornell.
  • Dependencies. It's no secret that rock musicians lead a very specific lifestyle. Bennington in this regard was no exception. Alcohol and drugs were an integral part of his life. Many condemn the musician for it, some forgive the "bad habits," talking about the huge talent of Bennington. It is also difficult to say, however, or not that these disastrous things have caused the death of rock stars. In addition to the Bennington itself, no one knows about it.
  • Depression. Many believe that the cause of the death of Bennington was his serious psycho-mental state, namely, a prolonged depression, in which the singer and musician had already had many years. There may be several reasons for such a state. First, the load of responsibility before fans. At the scene, Chester, together with her team, always tried to postpone "for all hundred", but all fans would never work, and the discontent was very disturbed by Bennington.

Plus, in childhood, Chester had to survive the act of sexual violence by an adult man, which also left his mark on the psyche of the future idol millions.

Which of this is the truth is the cause of the death of a musician, and what a lie, perhaps, no one will never know, but now these versions are just like that.

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Details of the death of Chester Bennington

As for some details of this tragic incident, the press has become known that shortly before the happening, Bennington, together with his family rested in Arizona. However, home in Los Angeles musician decided to go alone.

His dead body along with an empty bottle of alcohol found a housekeeper.

It is known that the next day the Linkin Park group has been planned a premiere of a new clip.

Reaction of the Linkin Park group to the death of Solist Chester Bennington

Bennington's death has become a real shock for everyone, including for colleagues in a music field, participants of the Linkin Park group. In the first days after the guys, the guys refused to comment. The group participants refused to make an official statement about the death of their colleague, saying that he would report him to press as soon as it appears.

It is known that at the time of the death of Bennington, the Linkin Park group intended the next round of development. The guys were preparing for the release of a new video, and a joint photo session was upcoming a group. This is one of the reasons why the Solist's deed has become a real shock for other team members.

Also, many other celebrities expressed their shock with the help of social networks and surprise on the death of Bennington. Many expressed the words of grief and admitted that they were long-standing fans of Bennington's creativity and Linkin Park.

Reaction of fans to the death of Chester Bennington

As for Bennington fans, their opinion about the act of the musician was sharply divided. Of course, this act produced on all their indelible impression. However, they expressed it in different ways. Some expressed words of regret and grief, admitted that under the songs of Linkin Park they grew up and adultels, the important stages of their lives are connected with the work of the group, and they sincerely regret that such a talented man left this world.

Others, contrary to the opinion that "about the dead or well, or nothing," we condemn and criticize the musician, without understanding how a person who inspired and encouraged millions could be so weak.

To accept or condemn such an act of Chester Bennington, let him remain a personal matter.

Fans, colleagues and friends of the Solist American rock band Linkin Park Chester Bennington express their condolences in connection with the death of a musician who committed suicide on July 20. It is noteworthy that on this day was his friend's birthday, the soloist of the famous Soundgarden group Chris Cornell, who also made Suicide in May of this year.

Meanwhile, many stars expressed their grief for the musician who had passed from life. So, Rihanna called Bennington an incredibly talented person and owner of magnificent vocal data.

"Without exaggeration - the most impressive talent that I saw in my life. The beast in the world of vocals, "Rihanna wrote in Instagram.

"Our thoughts and prayers with Linkin Park, as well as with friends and family of Chester," said Raper Timbaland.

"We only learned the sad news about the care of Chester Bennington. Our sincere condolences to his family and everyone who loved him, "the musicians of the Rock Group Garbage said.

The touching appeal to fans and friends of Frontman Linkin Park has published in Instagram singer Pink:

"Sadness can completely absorb you. Sometimes it seems that this is the only real thing.<…> If you read it, then you are not alone in this big, frightening, damn wrong beautiful world. You have a value. Wait even a second. Tomorrow may be the best day in your life. Rest with the world, Chester. "

One of good peoplewho ever took part in his show, called Bennington TV presenter and actor Jimmy Kimmel. "My heart is breaking. According to him, they will be terribly bored, "he wrote.

The devil, wandering among people, was called Suicid Group onerepublic: "Oh God. The deepest condolences to Bennington from Linkin Park. It breaks us the heart. Suicide - the Devil on Earth, wandering among us. "

The first death of the soloist confirmed one of the founders of Linkin Park - Mike Shinoda: "Shocked, the heart is broken, but this is true. The official statement will be released as soon as it appears. "

Meanwhile, the Russian fans of Chester Bennington were launched in Twitter Flashmob in memory of a musician with a hashtag #RussiaPrayforcester.

"Thank you for my first rock, Chester. I will always sing your songs, buddy, "writes one of the fans.

"Thank you for taking me to music, it's a sorry that everything happened ... Why are you so, buddy," the other is perplexed.

"Since childhood loved LP. I really wanted to hear them live, now it is unrealistic. Appreciate every moment, nothing is forever, "writes another fan.

The last concert of the group with the participation of Bennington was held on July 6 in British Birmingham. According to those who visited the speech, nothing foreshadowed the tragedy.

"Everything that is more or less old," every word has picked up, each batch of shinodes even - all these recitatives. They are all very, very love. They were very warmly met, all their songs went with a bang. Most of their songs were from the old repertoire. And there was a touching moment when Chester began to talk about the terrorist attack (in Manchester. - RT.) How it all happened, as he is sorry for people. And a few songs he sang right in the arms of people, going straight to the fans themselves, "RT told the Russian woman who visited the concert.

In turn, the vocalist of the group Lumen Rustem Bulatov in the comments RT called the death of Bennington a serious blow for fans. "This is a serious blow to the fans (I also relate to their number, always waiting for new albums). It is a pity that this Creator is no longer in the world. That cargo that fell on it was so heavy that he did not cope. Chester remained six children. This is a big human tragedy, "said Bulatov.

In his opinion, the group and the Chester Bennington himself changed rock music.

"Having greatly influenced the whole rock. A vivid example of how the music of different styles and directions can be mixed into something interesting. It was their distinctive feature - the face was erased between hip-hop, rock and electronic music, "he told RT.

He ends chief editor of the Russian edition of the Rolling Stone Alexander Kondukov, who noted that Linkin Park with Bennington reached the level of another American rock band - Guns N 'Roses.

"Linkin Park is one of the last respected rock bands, which could sell albums by 27 million copies. And this is the level of Guns N 'Roses - global legendary artists who are included in the Hall of Glory Rock and Roll. I think that Linkin Park is also going there soon, because they made a very large artistic contribution, "Kondukov said.

It should be noted that the clip of Talking to MySelf placed on the day of the soloist, which was located on the day of the soloist, gathered more than 8 million views less than a day.

According to the Glavred Rolling Stone, the LP could be engaged in anything, including sadness: "Bennington - a stunningly talented vocalist who could sing in various colors: now - with a mild tenor, and then make it anger, easy to go to the cry, growl. And at the same time, in his manner it can be seen that he has some deeply charged pain. And he learned to manage all this perfectly. LP, which was good in Rock and Pop, he added melodism. "

Recall, the singer discovered the dead in his own house in the suburb of Palos Verdez in California literally a few hours before the planned photo session. He was 41 years old, he had six children from two marriages.