The band has sold more than 70 million albums worldwide.Ī group in the Philippines is dedicated to addressing those who have suicidal tendencies. The album, a mash-up of the rapper's hits with Linkin Park songs, included "Numb/Encore," which won a Grammy award in 2006 for best rap/sung collaboration. The band experimented with rock, metal and rap, most notably collaborating with Jay-Z in 2004 on the "Collision Course" album. Linkin Park's debut album "Hybrid Theory" included hits such as "In the End," "One Step Closer" and "Crawling," which won a Grammy award in 2002 for best hard rock performance. "I'm still weeping, with sadness, as well as gratitude for having shared some very special moments with you and your family," he wrote. leg of its tour on July 27 in Mansfield, Massachusetts.īennington, who was twice married and had six children, was a close friend of Soundgarden front man Chris Cornell, who committed suicide in Detroit in May.įans noted on Thursday that Bennington had apparently taken his own life on what would have been Cornell's 53rd birthday.īennington posted an emotional note on his social media accounts after Cornell's death. The band's latest studio album, "One More Light," was released in May, and Linkin Park embarked on a world tour.īennington's death came a week before the band was due to kick off the U.S.
He had spoken openly in the past about his struggles to overcome his demons when Linkin Park first found success in 2000 with the album "Hybrid Theory." But in 2011 he said he had been sober for six years. An official statement will come out as soon as we have one."īennington had a history of alcohol and drug abuse. Linkin Park vocalist Mike Shinoda tweeted "Shocked and heartbroken, but it's true. CEO and Chairman Cameron Stang, in a statement 'Shocked and heartbroken, but. Our thoughts and prayers are with his beautiful family, his band-mates and his many friends.' Warner Bros. Elias said the death was being handled as an apparent suicide.Ĭelebrity website TMZ, citing law enforcement sources, said Bennington had hung himself at his Palos Verdes home near Los Angeles. NEW YORK (AP) Reaction to the death of Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington: 'Chester Bennington was an artist of extraordinary talent and charisma, and a human being with a huge heart and a caring soul. (UPDATED) Chester Bennington, the lead singer of rock band Linkin Park, was found dead on Thursday at his southern California home in an apparent suicide, the Los Angeles County Coroner's office said.Ĭoroner's office spokesman Brian Elias said his office had been notified by law enforcement of the death of Bennington, 41, on Thursday morning. Linkin Park lead vocalist Chester Bennington performs with guitarist Slash at 9th annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit concert in Los Angeles, California on May 30, 2013.
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