Chester Bennington Biography

Chester Bennington was one of the lead singers of the legendary rock band ‘Linkin Park.’ He is best remembered for his trademark high-pitched voice that mesmerized many ‘Linkin Park’ fans. What made him particularly special was the fact that he had risen to glory after having faced innumerable challenges and struggles during his early life. Bennington’s childhood was far from rosy. His parents divorced when he was very young, and he became a victim of sexual abuse. As a teenager, he used drugs to deal with emotional distress and took up many jobs in order to pay for his drugs. He was a lonely youngster who hardly had friends. It was this loneliness that eventually started feeding his passion for music, and he soon became part of the band ‘Sean Dowdell and His Friends?’ He later joined a band called ‘Grey Daze.’ His career as a musician took off after he auditioned to be a part of the band ‘Linkin Park.’ The blockbuster reception of the band’s debut album, ‘Hybrid Theory,’ catapulted Bennington to fame. Eventually, he went on to gain the much-needed and deserved recognition, and became one of the most iconic musicians of the 21st century.