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Chester Charles Bennington (born March 20, 1976) is an American musician. He is currently Linkin Park's lead vocalist and frontman.

Biography

Early years

Bennington was born in Phoenix, Arizona. He worked at a Burger King restaurant before starting his career as a professional musician. He left Grey Daze in 1998, but struggled to find another band to play in. Bennington was plagued with poor health during the making of Meteora, and struggled to attend some of the album’s record sessions. He fell ill during the summer of 2003, and eventually underwent surgery. Bennington sustained a wrist injury in October 2007 while attempting to jump off a platform during a show in Melbourne, Australia. Despite the injury, he continued to perform, and went to the emergency room after the show.

Personal life

Bennington married his first wife, Samantha, on October 31, 1996. They had one child, named Draven Sebastian, who was born on April 19, 2002. After divorcing his first wife, Bennington married Talinda Bentley, a former Playboy model, Bennington made a cameo in the film Crank. He is also an avid tattoo enthusiast.

Solo Work

» For Bennington's work with Linkin Park and Dead By Sunrise, see Linkin Park discography and Dead By Sunrise.

Featured vocals

  • "Karma Killer" - Cyclefly on the album "Crave" (2002)
  • "System" - Written by Jonathan Davis of Korn (2002)
  • "State of the Art" - DJ Lethal of Limp Bizkit (2004)
  • "Rock 'N' Roll (Could Never Hip-Hop Like This) Part 2" - Handsome Boy Modeling School on the album "White People"(2004)
  • "Walking Dead" - DJ Z-Trip on the album "Shifting Gears" (2005)
  • "Home Sweet Home" (remake) - Mötley Crüe (2005)
  • "Slow Ya Roll" - Young Buck (2007)
  • "We Made It" (2008) - with Busta Rhymes, on his album I'm Blessed (2008)

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