Musicians mourn the loss of Linkin Park's Chester Bennington — UPDATED
[Photo by: Tyler Carter/ISSUES/Facebook]
UPDATE: July 22 at 10:40 a.m. ET:
Chris Cornell's daughter Lily and mother-in-law Toni Karayiannis have taken to Instagram to pay their tributes to Chester Bennington.
Cornell and Bennington were close friends, bringing forth emotional statements from Cornell's family.
Lily posted a picture with Bennington, along with the caption, “I love you so much. Thank you for always being there for me and my family, thank you for being the kindest human being imaginable, and thank you for your legendary voice. There is a gaping hole in the world without you.
Karayiannis wrote, “I don't know who to cry first! He was like family, I consider him also like a son to me! Talinda is my girl! I'm in shock! Chester is family is friend a dear friend to Chris always and my heart bleeds for him for his children for his angel wife Talinda! A very very black day!”
Original Story:
The music world is mourning the loss of Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington, who has died at the age of 41.
Read more: Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington dead at 41
Bennington joined Linkin Park in 1999, and the band had just released their seventh record, One More Light, earlier this year. See the way artists are honoring the musician below.
Mike Shinoda (Linkin Park):
Shocked and heartbroken, but it's true. An official statement will come out as soon as we have one.
— Mike Shinoda (@mikeshinoda) July 20, 2017
Circa Survive:
He was in one of the biggest bands on the planet yet went out of his way to make us feel welcome and respected when we played with them. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/R5Ph4cLx4w
— Circa Survive (@circasurvive) July 20, 2017
Tyler Carter (ISSUES):
Alex Gaskarth (All Time Low):
Fuuuuuuck ��������
— Alexander William (@AlexAllTimeLow) July 20, 2017
If you or someone you know is struggling, needs help, or just needs to talk, call 1-800-273-8255.
So so sorry to hear about Chester.��— Alexander William (@AlexAllTimeLow) July 20, 2017
Kevin Skaff (A Day To Remember):
Brandon Hoover (Crown the Empire):
Too many artist in the rock community taking their own lives. Today is fucking terrible.
— Brandon Hoover (@BrandonCTE) July 20, 2017
Jordan Fish (Bring Me The Horizon):
Absolutely devastated. His voice and band were such a huge, huge influence to me and so many growing up. RIP Chester https://t.co/553PYCJQwB
— Jordan Fish (@JordanFish86) July 20, 2017
Have Mercy:
Life is precious. If you need help call 1-800-273-8255.
— HAVE MERCY (@HaveMercyMD) July 20, 2017
Davey Muise (Vanna):
This is why we sing, this is why we speak up. This is exactly why. Suicide and depression doesn't “look” like anything.
— Davey Muise (@DaveyMuise) July 20, 2017
A double tap doesn't mean youre involved in your ppl's lives. Talk to each other, stop thinking it's uncool to reach out. Stop this loss.
— Davey Muise (@DaveyMuise) July 20, 2017
Depression can cripple someone from ever reaching out to you Get your hands dirty and reach for them no matter deep in the dirt you gotta go
— Davey Muise (@DaveyMuise) July 20, 2017
Brandon Pagano (Handguns):
I can't fucking believe it. Rest In Peace. If you know someone who's struggling, talk to them. https://t.co/4NnUVh7f6F
— Brandon Pagano (@brandonpagano) July 20, 2017
Elliott Gruenberg (Blessthefall):
Heart goes out to @ChesterBe's friends and family. I hope you've found peace wherever you are, you'll be truly missed here.. RIP
— Elliott Gruenberg (@ElliottBTF) July 20, 2017
Garrett Russell (Silent Planet):
Just heard that the singer of one of the bands ever, Chester B of @linkinpark, has passed. Incredibly sad news – condolences to family.
— Garrett Russell (@SilentGarrett) July 20, 2017
Man. @ChesterBe and LP were the first real rock band I ever listened to. I grew up dreaming of doing what they did and that's why I'm here.
— Garrett Russell (@SilentGarrett) July 20, 2017
Machine Gun Kelly:
the news can't be true. ive accepted a lot of things, but this one is too much…not Chester. not like this.
— Young Gunner (@machinegunkelly) July 20, 2017
love you Chester. love you more than you know. music will never be the same without u…I'm honored to have shared these moments. �� pic.twitter.com/2YCtszgwXG
— Young Gunner (@machinegunkelly) July 20, 2017
Pete Wentz (Fall Out Boy):
Mental health is no joke. We have to destigmatize the conversation around it.
— yung menace (@petewentz) July 20, 2017
My Chemical Romance:
We are deeply saddened by Chester's death. We loved him. Our condolences to Chester's family, Linkin Park, and all of their loved ones.
— My Chemical Romance (@MCRofficial) July 20, 2017
Gerard Way:
Billie Joe Armstrong (Green Day):
Matt Skiba (Blink-182, Alkaline Trio):
Devin Oliver (I See Stars):
Literally the first band to point me in my direction musically. As well as millions of other people I know
— Devin Oliver (@devinoliver) July 20, 2017
Telle Smith (The Word Alive):
Anybody who knows me knows that Chester is my favorite singer. No voice ever connected with me more. RIP and love to all the LP family.
— TELLE (@tellesmith) July 20, 2017
Keaton Pierce (Too Close to Touch):
Steve Aoki:
Lynn Gunn (PVRIS):
Fuck…
— LANEGŌØN (@LYNNGVNN) July 20, 2017
Josh Franceschi (You Me At Six):
Incredibly sad news about Chester Bennington. His voice and band a huge inspiration to so many. Thoughts with his family & LP x
— Josh Franceschi (@joshmeatsix) July 20, 2017
Adam Elmakais:
Sorry man, you must have been in a not so nice place.
— Adam Elmakias (@elmakias) July 20, 2017
First person to pass away that I genuinely looked up to for the majority of my life.
— Adam Elmakias (@elmakias) July 20, 2017
errr not trying to make this about me. Back pedal. I am just sad he was sad and now he isnt here anymore. I also finally understand how othe
— Adam Elmakias (@elmakias) July 20, 2017
r people feel so sad when the people they look up to pass. I never understood it before.
— Adam Elmakias (@elmakias) July 20, 2017
— Adam Elmakias (@elmakias) July 20, 2017
Beau Bokan (Blessthefall):
Text someone right now and tell them you love them. They might need it ❤️
— Boo Bacon ��⚡️ (@beauknows) July 20, 2017
Kellin Quinn (Sleeping with Sirens):
🙁
— Kellin Quinn (@Kellinquinn) July 20, 2017
Gabe Barham (Sleeping with Sirens):
RIP Chester. So heartbreaking.
— Gabe Barham (@gabebarham) July 20, 2017
Cody Carson (Set it Off):
God. I just went back and listened to “Heavy”. So emotional. ��Those lyrics.
— Cody Carson (@CodySIO) July 20, 2017
