Chester Bennington was an American singer, songwriter, and actor best known as the lead singer of Linkin Park and Dead by Sunrise.
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Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education
Chester Bennington was 41 years old when he died, having been born on March 20, 1976. He was born and raised in a wealthy Christian family in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Chester was of American origin and adhered to the Christian faith.
He finished his primary and secondary education at Greenway High School in the United States. Following that, he enrolled in Centennial High School. He was always more interested in musical instruments and singing than in school since he was a child.
Chester Bennington’s Profession & Career
He began his career as a vocalist in the grunge band Grey Daze. In 1998, he left Grey Daze. Following that, Bennington was offered an audition with Linkin Park by the vice president of A&R at Zomba Music in Los Angeles. Bennington relocated to California to join the band. Back then, they were known as “Hybrid Theory.” Mike Shinoda was the other vocalist. After a few rejections, Jeff Blue stepped in to assist the band in signing with Warner Bros. Records.
Despite his early-2000s success, Bennington has had personal issues outside of the public eye.
Chester Bennington’s Wife, Marriage & Relationship
Lee Russell Bennington and Susan Elaine Johnson were Chester Bennington’s parents. Chester Bennington’s father, Lee Russell Bennington, was a musician by trade, and her mother, Susan Elaine Johnson, was an owner and principal by trade.
Chester Bennington’s Salary and Net Worth
Charles Bennington, better known as Chester Bennington, was an American singer, songwriter, actor, musician, and producer. Chester Bennington’s net worth is $30 million as of 2017. Bennington rose to prominence as a singer following the international commercial success of Linkin Park’s debut album.
The album was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America in 2005, making it the best-selling debut album of the decade and one of only a few to do so. Linkin Park’s subsequent studio albums, from Meteora (2003) to One More Light (2017), maintained the band’s popularity.
Quick Facts
| Name | Chester Bennington |
| Full Name | Chester Charles Bennington |
| Net Worth | $30 Million |
| Date of Birth | 20 March 1976 |
| Date of Death | 20 July 2017 |
| Age | 41 Years Old |
| Birth Place | Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| Death Place | Palos Verdes Estates, California, United States |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Musician and Producer |
| Years Active | 1992 – 2017 |
| Famous Role | Even in the Film |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christian |
| Ethnicity | English, German, Dutch, and Welsh Chester Descent |
| Hometown | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Brands | N/A |
| Hobbies | N/A |