Board 8 > Linkin Park lead singer commits suicide

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Bane_Of_Despair posted...

Hybrid Theory was my first album ever that was mine alone and both it and Meteora will hold special places in my heart

Same. I definitely didn't listen to their albums after meteora nearly as much but both of those albums saw a ton of play.

This is heartbreaking.
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I'm gonna play run kitty run all day long
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And in the end it doesn't even matter...
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Nelson_Mandela posted...

2000/2001 was probably the turning point for everyone my age to come into their own musically.

true for most people of that generation, but i didn't really care much about music until like 2006. i missed the whole "being obsessed with linkin park at age 13" boat, i guess.
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I had tickets to see them a couple of years ago, but they had to cancel because Chester had a leg injury. I was disappointed but I figured I'd see them the next time they came by.
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Guess it really didn't matter.
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I probably have bought at least 5 copies of hybrid theory
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I'll just post here what I posted on my facebook

In 2004, I was lucky enough to be one of the fans to meet and talk to Chester Bennington backstage at a Projekt Revolution concert. He didn't know my name, but he never forgot me. In the following 7 concerts I attended, always on the front row in the pit, he acknowledged me. Whether it was a finger point and head nod, a "glad you made it this year", or him handing me a guitar pick, he always remembered the fans he met. The news today is devastating. As a kid growing up with depression, I turned to Linkin Park to escape from it all. I grew out of the disease but never grew out of my admiration for him. He forever changed countless lives around the world, including mine. I just ask that everyone focus on these kind of stories instead of what he struggled with. He already wrote his swan song, listen to the lyrics and know how many people are alive or sane because of him.
"When my time comes
Forget the wrong that I've done
Help me leave behind some reasons to be missed
And don't resent me
And when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory
Leave out all the rest"

My heart is so heavy.
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I read a post that pointed something out about nu metal and grunge in particular that goes with what you're saying, Commodore.

Namely that it may seem like angsty nonsense to people on the outside, but a lot of these songs are written by people who have or had real issues, and these songs actually helped people who had their own issues deal with them.

...Didn't help that people decided to mock people with real issues by calling them "emo" and stuff.
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It baffles me that people don't understand this shit was real all along. LP was never about being angsty, emo, cheesy, whatever. It was literally a beacon of hope for people who felt the same way. They got popular because they made some catchy songs, but it was always a real thing for people dealing with similar struggles.
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they created the rap metal sub genre and were incredibly inspirational to a lot of people creatively, emotionally, or mentally


I just hope that Mike continues to do something, would love another fort minor release. but even then nothing is the same
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ScareChan posted...

they created the rap metal sub genre and were incredibly inspirational to a lot of people creatively, emotionally, or mentally


I just hope that Mike continues to do something, would love another fort minor release. but even then nothing is the same

I'm really hoping Mike continues. He's just as incredibly talented as Chester was. If he made a tribute song or something...I can't even imagine.
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ScareChan posted...

they created the rap metal sub genre

rage against the machine existed before them.
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just the thought of a tribute song makes me want to cry
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Mr Lasastryke posted...

ScareChan posted...

they created the rap metal sub genre

rage against the machine existed before them.

Defined then,. I remember having an entire week in music class having a debate of what genre they were and how it was changing music.
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rage did that too let's not get crazy about lp here
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Blondie invented rap rock
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Heard the news in the car on the way home, hit me hard. Linkin Park was the first band I ever really sat down myself to listen to.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrydNhvGy0w
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No...
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Man, I used to really like them back in the day, loved Hybrid Theory, but then I grew out of them and didn't like them anymore. I wish that didn't happen. Still enjoy the collaboration with Jay-Z though, I'm gonna go listen to that now. RIP.
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Steiner posted...

rage did that too let's not get crazy about lp here

Limp Bizkit even
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yeah, i didn't mention limp bizkit in case someone wanted to be pedantic and go "well they're not REALLY rap metal they're more nu metal" or something.
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DpObliVion posted...

Man, I used to really like them back in the day, loved Hybrid Theory, but then I grew out of them and didn't like them anymore. I wish that didn't happen. Still enjoy the collaboration with Jay-Z though, I'm gonna go listen to that now. RIP.

oh yeah, as someone who doesn't like any of linkin park's music, that collab is fun as hell
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Weird anecdote: I used to play a demo of Earthworm Jim on PC that didn't have the music, so being really into LP at the time like I was I'd blare Hybrid Theory under it. The two have been permanently linked in my mind ever since.

On a more serious note, I was one of those teens with depression who didn't understand what it was I was dealing with, but I knew Hybrid Theory and Meteora helped me deal with it in ways I didn't wholly appreciate at the time. This one hurts.
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I haven't listened to Linkin Park in a long time, but they are the reason why I got into rock music in middle school. It's possible that another band could've done the same, but I think a lot of music would have gone undiscovered by me if not for them.

fuck depression

RIP
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you''re not alone, people

fuck fuck fuck depression
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I still listen to Linkin Park

Their new stuff isn't as good as Hybrid Theory and Meteora, but I've always liked Mike Shinoda the most and he's got some pretty catchy tracks. I too hope he continues on.
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Mr Lasastryke posted...

ScareChan posted...

they created the rap metal sub genre

rage against the machine existed before them.

Faith No More
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Horrible news. Hybrid Theory is still one of my favorite albums. Some nice stories in this topic though, glad to see so many people finding inspiration in their music back in the day.
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Commodore posted...

It baffles me that people don't understand this shit was real all along. LP was never about being angsty, emo, cheesy, whatever. It was literally a beacon of hope for people who felt the same way. They got popular because they made some catchy songs, but it was always a real thing for people dealing with similar struggles.

Truth.

In 2002, I was a morbidly depressed college junior who was flunking out of school because i didn't give a shit about anything, and literally spent 14 hours a day crying to myself in bed and the other 10 playing EverQuest because it was the only place where I felt like there were people who gave a damn about me. I knew quite a few other EQ'ers like that, and we often bonded over Linkin Park lyrics.
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Jakyl25 posted...

Steiner posted...

rage did that too let's not get crazy about lp here

Limp Bizkit even

i mean rage predate bizkit by like 10 years or so right

STElNER posted...

Jakyl25 posted...

Steiner posted...

rage did that too let's not get crazy about lp here

Limp Bizkit even

i mean rage predate bizkit by like 10 years or so right

Technically only 3. But 5 between the first albums.
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As someone who really don't like Linkin Park this is still sad, just 41 years old..
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Dammit! RIP Chester

Linkin Park was part of my childhood.

I'll be listening Crawling song all day.
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I really like Numb. Rest in peace.
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joining in with all the people that had Hybrid Theory as the first album they bought personally

RIP, DBZ AMVs would never be the same without 'em
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"When they come for me, I'll be gone"


OH GOD WHY
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I was talking to my friend last night about this and we came to the conclusion that LP was a 'gateway band' for a lot of people. I feel like that is the truest thing ever.
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then and blink182 were gateway bands for a lot of people born in the late 80s
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My gateway band was The Offspring, but Linkin Park was at least as important to me.

And my song of choice today has been Iridescent, because I feel like I need something hopeful rather than forlorn.
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Been listening to What I've Done all day.
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Lopen posted...

Janus5k posted...

I guess he

no

the jokes are both too easy, and too soon

RIP

Gonna be honest I had the urge and I actually will admit to still liking Linkin Park (well, their older stuff-- haven't heard anything they've released in the past 10 years probably)

RIP

Same, but replace "haven't heard" with "don't really care for". But yeah, just because I haven't been an angsty teenager in quite some time doesn't mean the songs I liked then don't still resonate with me. Hell, "Faint" still applies, and "Numb" and "Somewhere I Belong" still did even after the angsty teenage years wore off. Meteora was just a phenomenal album. Hybrid Theory too, but it's a bit too angsty for my current tastes (still love In The End and Papercut, though).
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God dammit.

I'm yet another one whose first album purchased was Hybrid Theory. I'd been into music for as long as I could remember, but I never felt the need to own it until Linkin Park. Gonna be listening to a lot of them for the next little while.
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One of the first bands I knew by name. My older sister was a big fan of theirs, got their albums and got my mom to play them in the car. So all my siblings and I have good memories of their music. Sucks.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xyxtzD54rM

I don't know how anyone could think he wasn't serious with a song like this
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I mean, people who are suicidal rarely make 20 year careers out of writing about their suicidal thoughts. I think most would have assumed it couldn't be legitimate for that reason.
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I'm still very saddened by this news. I was shocked to hear of it yesterday, and then I read the CNN article and found out Chester was sexually abused as a child and struggled with drug addiction, which I was not aware of, and then the news became less of a surprise. Regardless, with the sadness comes anger. I'm angry he believed there was no other option left for him. I'm angry his family left him all alone knowing what he has been through and didn't take any precautionary measures. I'm angry he left his SIX kids without a father. How could he do that??!!

I don't know if he ever sought out help for his drug and psychological issues. The guy has been through so much shit and I truly feel very bad for him. He was so talented and accomplished so much that one would hope would have steered him far away from the deep end, but unfortunately...

It's crazy even his bandmates were shocked of the news. It's like he had a sudden episode of relapse, and I believe his close friend who died the same way in May was a catalyst for his final decision. I mean, he even died on what would have been the guy's birthday. And according to the below article, his bandmates felt he was different after Chris Cornell's death.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4717504/Chester-Bennington-explains-battle-depression.html

So really, his bandmates shouldn't have been shocked and more should have been done to get Chester the help he needed. He chose to fight ffs

Also, whoever sexually abused him when he was a child needs to die the worst way possible because that's what he started the vicious spiral.

R.I.P. Chester Bennington. It's a fucking shame you are gone and you will be severely missed ;(

I will be watching a bunch of Linkin Park YT videos as a tribute to Chester tonight.
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barreldragon88 posted...

I'm still very saddened by this news. I was shocked to hear of it yesterday, and then I read the CNN article and found out Chester was sexually abused as a child and struggled with drug addiction, which I was not aware of, and then the news became less of a surprise. Regardless, with the sadness comes anger. I'm angry he believed there was no other option left for him. I'm angry his family left him all alone knowing what he has been through and didn't take any precautionary measures. I'm angry he left his SIX kids without a father. How could he do that??!!

I don't know if he ever sought out help for his drug and psychological issues. The guy has been through so much shit and I truly feel very bad for him. He was so talented and accomplished so much that one would hope would have steered him far away from the deep end, but unfortunately...

It's crazy even his bandmates were shocked of the news. It's like he had a sudden episode of relapse, and I believe his close friend who died the same way in May was a catalyst for his final decision. I mean, he even died on what would have been the guy's birthday. And according to the below article, his bandmates felt he was different after Chris Cornell's death.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4717504/Chester-Bennington-explains-battle-depression.html

So really, his bandmates shouldn't have been shocked and more should have been done to get Chester the help he needed. He chose to fight ffs

Also, whoever sexually abused him when he was a child needs to die the worst way possible because that's what he started the vicious spiral.

R.I.P. Chester Bennington. It's a fucking shame you are gone and you will be severely missed ;(

I will be watching a bunch of Linkin Park YT videos as a tribute to Chester tonight.

he probably thought everyone in his life was better off without the burden of his existence. Thats how I felt when I contemplated the act a couple years ago. That might not be the answer anyone wants to hear or anything, because it's not easy to comprehend unless you've been there... Ultimately though we'll never know. I know it's the stages of grief and all, but blaming everyone around him (the ones who didn't abuse him, etc) is misplaced. When I felt the same way no one knew until I finally told Digi because I needed help.
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