Last week the world unfortunately lost one of the most talented singers in rock music. Beloved Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington took his own life at the age of 41, and fans around the world are still trying to find a way to cope with the loss.
Chester’s voice and lyrics touched the lives of music fans all over the world, and the power of his music helped people find the the strength to deal with their own personal issues.
Bennington had a positive impact on many people throughout his life, and without Chester and his band Linkin Park, Gerard Way might not have met his wife. The former My Chemical Romance frontman recently spoke to Nerdist, and he talked about how touring with Linkin Park helped shape the life he’s living today.
“His band and bringing us on tour, that changed my life. I met my wife. We have an amazing life now and a daughter. My memories of that period and meeting Linds again are tied into Chester and his band. It’s so sad. I think a lot about mental health and it’s something I’ve always wanted to address in Doom Patrol, so I definitely think we’ll see a lot more of that now. I’ve been through depression, dark times, and therapy. I can really apply that stuff to these characters.”
Gerard Way went on to say that he was devastated when he heard the news about Chester, and he also shared a heartwarming memory of his time with the late singer.
“I was devastated to hear about Chester. He was actually at my wedding. Not a lot of people were there because we got married super quickly at the end of the tour when half the people had gone home. So there were literally only 30 or 40 people there, and he was one of them.”
It sounds like touring with Linkin Park changed Gerard’s life in a very positive way, it’s just truly a shame that he will never have the opportunity to tour with Chester again in the future.
Rest in peace Chester Bennington. You are missed.
