Quick Facts
| Canonical Name | Chester Bennington |
| Born | March 20, 1976 |
| Birthplace | Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| Country | United States |
| Occupations | rock singer, composer, singer, actor, musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | voice, guitar, drum kit, sampler |
| Gender | male |
| Genres | alternative metal, nu metal, hard rock, alternative rock, electronic rock, pop rock, post-grunge |
| Associated Acts | Linkin Park, Stone Temple Pilots, Dead by Sunrise, Grey Daze, Kings of Chaos |
| Active Years | Active since 1992 |
Identity and Aliases
Biography
Chester Bennington was an American singer and songwriter whose name is closely tied to Linkin Park, the band that defined much of his public career. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, he built a career that moved across alternative metal, nu metal, hard rock, alternative rock, electronic rock, pop rock, and post-grunge.
Bennington was active from 1992 to 2017 and worked as a singer, rock singer, musician, composer, and actor. His credited instruments included voice, guitar, drum kit, and sampler, reflecting a range that went beyond lead vocals alone.
Alongside Linkin Park, Bennington was associated with Stone Temple Pilots, Dead by Sunrise, Grey Daze, and Kings of Chaos. He also founded Dead by Sunrise, adding another important chapter to his career. Bennington died in 2017 at the age of 41.
Career Timeline
Musical Roles
Chester Bennington worked primarily as a singer and rock singer, but his credits also include songwriter, musician, composer, and actor. His instrumental work included voice, guitar, drum kit, and sampler.
Bands and Projects
Releases and Appearances
MusicBrainz lists several release entries connected to Chester Bennington. These entries may include solo releases, guest appearances, live recordings, and catalogued metadata records.
MusicBrainz-listed Releases and Appearances
Catalogued Recordings
Recorded Performances & Appearances
MusicBrainz-listed recording entries connected to Chester Bennington include:
Musical Style and Instruments
Chester Bennington's musical profile is connected to alternative metal and nu metal, with additional links to hard rock, alternative rock, electronic rock, pop rock, and post-grunge. That mix reflects a voice and performance style that worked across heavy and melodic rock settings.
Genres
Instruments
Collaborations and Guest Relationships
External Identifiers & Authority Control
Chester Bennington has profile listings across major music and identity platforms, including MusicBrainz, Discogs, Spotify, IMDb, VIAF, ISNI, GND, and the Library of Congress.
Semantic Graph Data (Knowledge Graph)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who was Chester Bennington best known for working with?
A: He was best known for his work with Linkin Park. He also performed with Stone Temple Pilots, Grey Daze, Dead by Sunrise, and Kings of Chaos.
Q: Where was Chester Bennington born?
A: He was born in Phoenix, Arizona, United States.
Q: What kind of music was Chester Bennington associated with?
A: His work is linked to alternative metal, nu metal, hard rock, alternative rock, electronic rock, pop rock, and post-grunge.
Q: What instruments did Chester Bennington play?
A: His credited instruments include voice, guitar, drum kit, and sampler.
Q: Was Chester Bennington involved in more than one band?
A: Yes. He was associated with several groups, including Linkin Park, Stone Temple Pilots, Grey Daze, Dead by Sunrise, and Kings of Chaos.
Q: Did Chester Bennington found any band?
A: He founded Dead by Sunrise.
Q: When was Chester Bennington active?
A: His work period is listed as 1992 to 2017.
Q: When did Chester Bennington die?
A: He died on July 20, 2017.
Q: Did Chester Bennington have any children listed?
A: Yes, the listed children are Draven Sebastian Bennington, Lily Bennington, and Lila Bennington.