He left the band on good terms due to his commitments with Linkin Park in 2015 and was replaced two years later by Jeff Gutt. I was going for a Ricky Ricardo and Lucy kind of tone. I mean honestly, FYI, are you kidding me? I was very concerned for him and wondered how he was going to make some major, and needed, changes in his life. I do not think a human being can turn their body completely vertical into a flagpole while also using drugs and alcohol., With that in mind, she hopes Chesters fans remember him for more than his weaknesses as they read the book. [130] He was one of several rock musicians who spoke about the industry on Jared Leto's 2012 documentary, Artifact. He was in a rehab, again, but I still did not believe he needed to be there, because he had become so addicted to working out. Much of the book is an honest account of both the good and difficult times she spent with Chester, even after they ended their marriage, highlighted by her explanations of how she carried on. He was banned from leaving the house for a time when his mother discovered his drug activity. 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. 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. How was that dinner we all met at???. [89][90][91], Rapper Jay-Z paid tribute to Bennington on several occasions by performing "Numb/Encore" live. My divorce was one of the worst and best things to ever happen to me in my life. I was upset with how much he shared with Draven and me. [14] At the age of 17, Bennington moved in with his mother. [3], The Straits Times' music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi stated Bennington was an inspiration to many artists in the Singapore music scene. Copyright 2020. [100][101][102] His vocals showed tremendous durability for the entirety of his career. Now a life coach, she had started writing the book almost a decade ago with the intention of releasing it in late 2017, but after Chester died by suicide that summer, an event spurred on by his ongoing battles with addiction, she put the project on hold. [26] Billboard ranked Linkin Park No. [8] Both members also worked together to write lyrics for the band's songs. [9][34][35], In 2005, Bennington appeared on "Walking Dead", the lead single from turntablist Z-Trip's debut album Shifting Gears. [47] He had done work and promotions with Club Tattoo, a tattoo parlor in Tempe, Arizona. Ever. [114] While talking about Linkin Park's popularity, Corey Apar, of AllMusic, commented, "Bennington's oft-tortured vocals became one of the most distinctive in the alternative rock scene". he said that Bennington "was one of the most honest vocalists out there when it came to his mental health". Caramanica noted, "He was an emo sympathizer in a time when heavy metal was still setting the agenda for mainstream hard rock, and a hip-hop enthusiast who found ways to make hip-hop-informed music that benefited from his very un-hip-hop skill set". From Falling Love Notes: Memories of a Rock Star Wife by Samantha Bennington. Church. Bennington and Shinoda wrote the lyrics to Hybrid Theory based on some early material. [7][8][12] He was physically bullied in high school. However, Samantha holds that Draven, 15, didnt get to fulfill his one wish of praying with his siblings and throwing rose quartz gemstones into the ocean. His fitness was on point, and our conversation and clarity proved he was completely in the clear in every way. [83], Bennington's funeral was held on July 29 at South Coast Botanic Garden in Palos Verdes, California. [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.) As soon as I get home, can I please take you and Draven out to dinner and explain everything? he said. Eventually, and I mean weeks after, I sent him a reply text. The band recruited Bennington to replace Weiland in May 2013. As he continued to share, Draven and I glanced at each other to make sure we both had heard the same thing. "[52], Bennington was a critic of U.S. president Donald Trump. [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. 
Although, we did spend more money then most fighting our divorce. The song's title is the phone number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. But that song is about taking responsibility for your actions. I had waited to send it because I wanted to trust Chesters words and give him some space. [11] To comfort himself, he drew pictures and wrote poetry and songs. [41] In May 2021, a snippet of the original Bennington track was finally released. [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. Draven was old enough where I didnt have to fight all his battles. Chester Charles Bennington (March 20, 1976 July 20, 2017) was an American singer, best known as the lead vocalist of rock band Linkin Park. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Change is always needed when we are unhappy, and Chester told us he was very unhappyand angry. Later, Dowdell and Bennington moved on to form a new band, Grey Daze, a post-grunge band from Phoenix, Arizona. In This Article: I don't say 'you' at any point. Everything! [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. [118] Calum Slingerland, editor of the Canadian periodical Exclaim!, expressed, "[H]is influence has been felt in the worlds of rock, metal, rap, and beyond". 
Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop, Faceted Application of Subject Terminology, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chester_Bennington&oldid=1099378267, CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Pages using infobox person with multiple spouses, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using Sister project links with hidden wikidata, Pages using Sister project links with default search, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. Rolling Stone is a part of Penske Media Corporation. The band recorded a demo in 1993 and two albums: Wake Me in 1994, and No Sun Today in 1997. [79] Bandmate and close friend Mike Shinoda confirmed his death on Twitter, writing, "Shocked and heartbroken, but it's true. [72] Cornell's death was also ruled as suicide by hanging two months earlier. If he needed a home, I would have said, pick one. If he needed money, it was his. ', The singer revealed that she dyed her hair dark brown after debuting her blonde look earlier this year, Sen. Tammy Duckworth Calls Going Back to Work After Having a Miscarriage 'Inhumane', "Even though we cleared my calendar for the day, I was still on the phone. I even said that Draven was too young, and wondered if he should be included in the discussion. "" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. Bennington and Samantha married in 1996 and went through a tumultuous divorce in 2005. [11] Years later, he revealed the abuser's identity to his father, but chose not to press charges. [104][105] Bennington also considered himself as "a huge Madonna fan", crediting her for making him grow up wanting to be a musician. Draven and I communicate well, so during the next few days I paid more attention to him, checked in with him, and asked more questions of him, all making sure he was emotionally sound. That's their business and they can speak their mind. Bennington stated in interviews that singing lead vocals in Stone Temple Pilots was his lifelong dream. [129] Bennington also played the role of the ill-fated racist Evan in the 2010 film Saw 3D. On July 24, the L.A. County Coroners Office confirmed to PEOPLE that Bennington died of suicide by hanging. [40], Bennington recorded a track for Slash's 2010 eponymous debut solo album entitled "Crazy" but it was blocked from release. I would like to remind them that he is not theFace of Depression, and to our son and his other children, family, and friends, that his legacyshould be how his lyrics, angelic voice, and music havereached and touched so many peoples lives around the globe in a positiveway.. [13] The abuse and his situation at home affected him so much that he felt the urge to run away and kill people. 19 on the Best Artists of the Decade chart. Chester Benningtons ex-wife is lashing out at those who organized the late singers funeral, claiming both she and Benningtons son were excluded from the service and the post-funeral events. [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. The journalist continued to discuss Bennington's impact, commenting, His cleanly articulated tales of emotional struggle gave millions the sense that someone understood them, and the huge sound of his band around him magnified that sense, moving listeners from the psychic space of their bedrooms into an arena of thousands of people who shared their pain. The 41-year-old had three kids with his wife son Tyler, and twin daughters Lilly and Lila son Draven from his marriage to Samantha, and children Jamie and Isaiah from a previous relationship. [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. There, I received this bizarre text: I WONT BE ABLE TO SEE DRAVEN FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS, FYI. [72] Shinoda noted that Bennington was very emotional when the band performed "One More Light" in Cornell's honor on Jimmy Kimmel Live!,[73][74][75] and Bennington could not finish singing the song during rehearsal because he started getting choked up. When I had recently met with him, I thought Chester was clean and sober, and the healthiest I had ever seen him. When this opportunity came up, it was just like a no-brainer." We both came from nothing and were self-made, so money didnt mean everything to us. 2022 Rolling Stone, LLC. [59] Bennington injured his shoulder during the band's tour in Asia and was advised by doctors to have immediate surgery, cancelling their final show at Pensacola Beach, Florida, and ending their tour. [107][108] While describing the success of Bennington and Linkin Park, Allmusic's Andrew Leahey said, "Although rooted in alternative metal, Linkin Park became one of the most successful acts of the 2000s by welcoming elements of hip-hop, modern rock, and atmospheric electronica into their musicfocusing as much on the vocal interplay between singer Chester Bennington and rapper Mike Shinoda". [120], In 2020, during a Twitch live-stream, Mike Shinoda confirmed the existence of an unreleased Linkin Park song, titled "Friendly Fire", which features vocal tracks Bennington recorded during the One More Light sessions. [84], Bennington filmed an episode of Carpool Karaoke six days before his death. He was in the healthiest place I have ever seen him physically and mentally, she says. Chester replied with a screen shot of the number of days hed been sober. [111] Mikael Wood of the Los Angeles Times argued, "Perhaps more than Linkin Park's influential sound, Bennington's real artistic legacy will be the message he put across the reassurance he offered from the dark".[112]. Chester picked up on our concern, and I was convinced that everything was going to eventually be okay. On May 18, 2013, Bennington took the stage at KROQ's Weenie Roast with the band. [60], Bennington struggled with depression and substance abuse. [29][30] Dead by Sunrise made their live debut in May 2008, performing at the 13th anniversary party for Club Tattoo in Tempe, Arizona. I mean honestly, can you do the human flagpole? Recording Industry Association of America. I told him I would help any way I could. [72] After Bennington's death, Linkin Park canceled the rest of their One More Light Tour and refunded tickets. He was forced to return to the United States for surgery, and filmed the remainder of the music video in Los Angeles. [22][23] Linkin Park has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. 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. [32], In February 2013, Stone Temple Pilots parted ways with long-time lead singer Scott Weiland. It was never the end. His aura and spirit were contagious and empowering. But, my eventual text read: LUCY, YOU HAVE SOME EXPLAINING TO DO! [53], Bennington was plagued with poor health during the making of Meteora, and struggled to attend some of the album's recording sessions. I looked at my phone in disbelief. In addition to his family members and close friends, many musicians who toured or played with Linkin Park also attended. [46], Bennington was a tattoo enthusiast. It made Draven feel like he didnt have to share, and he got his fathers undivided attention. Linkin Park later canceled the remainder of their tour to allow Bennington to undergo surgery and recover. Linkin Park is a very modern, very tech-heavy type of band. [44], In 2006, he married Talinda Ann Bentley, a former Playboy model with whom he had three children: Tyler Lee Bennington (born March 16, 2006) and twins Lily and Lila (born November 9, 2011). Chester Bennington met his first wife, Samantha, when he was 19 and she was 22. etnies and Chester Bennington Launch Club Tattoo Collaboration with Exclusive Art Show in NYC! [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. Bennington had commented on Cornell's death on Instagram, stating that he could not imagine a world without Cornell in it. Books, Chester Bennington, Linkin Park, Memoir. Bennington's family allowed the episode to be aired on October 12, 2017. [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. A rep for Linkin Park did not return PEOPLEs request for comment. Im super spiritual so I always prayed, meditated, and cleared the negative energy for Chester, Draven, and me. [2] Bennington has been credited by several publications as one of the greatest rock vocalists of his generation. [127], Bennington made a cameo appearance in the 2006 film Crank as a customer in a pharmacy. 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. When Chester and I first divorced I was fearful of getting that phone call. You know, the one you get when a celebrity overdoses. I was so drained and bitter during that time. The band's debut album, Out of Ashes, was released on October 13, 2009. Stone Temple Pilots has this sexier, more classic rock feel to it. "Cry To Yourself" (also known as "State of the Art"), N/A - originally intended for DJ Lethal's unreleased album "State of the Art", "Rock N' Roll (Could Never Hip Hop Like This) (Part 2) / Knockers", "What Do They Know? [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. Jay-Z and Bennington (with Linkin Park) collaborated on the song. LMAO. With the world in such a chaotic place with a global pandemic and political elections, she tells Rolling Stone, I feel people need to connect and find hope more now than ever.. He was in possibly the best physical shape of his life. As an actor, he appeared in films such as Crank (2006), Crank: High Voltage (2009), and Saw 3D (2010). No, Dra. Then Chester called. It was after one such session that Draven made the decision not to stay at his dads anymore. I went from living in a huge house to a tiny apartment in Santa Monica. Of course, I replied. [27] In 2012, the band was voted as the greatest artist of the 2000s in a Bracket Madness poll on VH1. [7] Bennington started abusing alcohol, marijuana, opium, cocaine, meth, and LSD. Draven was very happy about doing things with his dad outside of his home, especially participating in parkour (an intense sport that involves climbing and jumping to buildings and obstacles without any assistive equipment), rock climbing, and when his dad joined our family and friends for birthday parties without his spouse or other kids. When a child turns 14 in the state of California, he or she can then legally decide custodial parenting and visitation schedules, or at least a judge will take a childs choice into serious consideration. [87] 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. 
In 2015, the year Draven turned 13, we were in Park City, Utah with close friends. We decided on an early dinner and met at 5 p.m. at the California Pizza Kitchen in Torrance. In an interview, he said that he was "knocked around like a rag doll at school, for being skinny and looking different". 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". Chester was very angry that others put him in rehab without his true consent, and shared all his feelings with us both. [4], Chester Charles Bennington was born on March 20, 1976, in Phoenix, Arizona. Despite the situation she describes here, she says Chester appeared to be in good shape around the time of his death. [71][70] He was also the godfather of Cornell's son Christopher.[72]. [41], Bennington had a son, Jaime (born May 12, 1996), from his relationship with Elka Brand. [61] Shortly before 9:00a.m. PDT on July 20, 2017, Bennington was found dead by his housekeeper at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, California. 
All Rights Reserved. "[64], Bennington injured his ankle in January 2015 during a basketball game. Every Valentines week, Draven and I always took a trip somewhere. I then asked the waiter for a glass of wine. These were very deep, personal feelings, concerns, and fears. It was so much to take in that my nerves became tight. Falling Love Notes: Memories of a Rock Star Wife looks back on the joys and difficulties of living with the Linkin Park singer. He wanted to see his dad on his own terms. Published by Around the Way Publishing. [42] Bennington's relationship with his first wife declined during his early years with Linkin Park, and they divorced in 2005. That's something that we really need to move beyond. I know Chester did, because I received it. [94], Bennington and other late musicians were honored in the music video for "Hold on to Memories" by Disturbed. [106], Several publications have commented on the musical legacy Bennington left behind. That said, I think it was his way of telling me something was wrong, because that kind of text without explanation would set any parent off. A few years later, he auditioned for Linkin Park and their lives quickly changed. Now, because he doesnt want to go into the home where his fathers suicide took place, the rumors of me keeping my son from his siblings couldnt be further from the truth! 
He had been sober for years and had such a grip on his sobriety that it did not bother him. Coldplay's Chris Martin paid tribute to Bennington during the band's North American tour concert at MetLife Stadium, playing an acoustic version of "Crawling" on piano. [15], Bennington had been frustrated and nearly quit his musical career altogether when Jeff Blue, the vice president of artists and repertoire at Zomba Music in Los Angeles, offered him an audition with the future members of Linkin Park (then 'Xero'). BBC's Steve Holden called Bennington the "voice of a generation", saying his voice was arguably Linkin Park's greatest asset. "[6], Bennington primarily served as Linkin Park's lead vocalist, but he occasionally shared the role with Shinoda. Sign up for our newsletter. [31], The band released their debut album, Out of Ashes, on October 13, 2009. [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.
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