Modern Music Legends Are Posting Heartfelt Tributes To Chester Bennington

Alternative rock luminaries are sharing their condolences to the family, friends, and bandmates of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington, who has died aged 41. 

Artists who shared the stage with Linkin Park, and those who rose on the wave of nu-metal the band helped to pioneer, have spoken about the massive impact his loss will have on his family – and on the music industry as a whole.

Thursday frontman Geoff Rickly took some time out to write about the circumstances facing many musicians.

I hate seeing the news of another singer passing this way. Sending love to Chester’s friends and family. ??to his band mate brothers.

— Geoffrey Rickly (@GeoffRickly) July 20, 2017

.in response to your question pic.twitter.com/sAEd68iYT6

— Geoffrey Rickly (@GeoffRickly) July 20, 2017

Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams expressed some similar thoughts. 

artists are ppl compelled to bring beauty into a world that can be so dark. makes sense then that artists are always conscious of darkness..

— hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) July 20, 2017

… & maybe at times made more vulnerable by it? i don’t know. life can be relentless. heart hurts for Chester’s family/band/friends/fans.

— hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) July 20, 2017

More huge acts from across the spectrum of modern alternative rock have weighed in, too.

We are deeply saddened by Chester’s death. We loved him. Our condolences to Chester’s family, Linkin Park, and all of their loved ones.

— My Chemical Romance (@MCRofficial) July 20, 2017

We’re extremely saddened by the loss of Chester Bennington. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Such is a huge loss for so many.

— Jimmy Eat World (@jimmyeatworld) July 20, 2017

Is there any chance It’s not true? I don’t want to accept it. #chesterbennington

— Oliver Sykes (@olobersyko) July 20, 2017

There are no words…

— Joel Madden (@JoelMadden) July 20, 2017

Bennington’s loss is being felt by artists across a range of genres, with Rihanna, Chance The Rapper, and Pusha T – who recently teamed up with Linkin Park on Good Goodbye – expressing their sadness at the news.

???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Literally the most impressive talent I’ve ever seen live! Vocal beast! #RIPChester #LinkinPark

A post shared by badgalriri (@badgalriri) on Jul 20, 2017 at 11:37am PDT

RIP Chester. Salutes and Condolences to Mike and Your band mates and big love and Condolences to your children and family from my family. Love and Respect always. Rest easy beloved human being.

A post shared by Killer Mike (@killermike) on Jul 20, 2017 at 12:17pm PDT

RIP Chester. Tragic ending. Condolences his family and friends and Linkin Park ????

— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) July 20, 2017

Chester it was truly a pleasure, thank you for sharing your greatness… #RIP #LinkinPark ????

— King Push (@PUSHA_T) July 20, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with @linkinpark and Chester’s friends and family. #RIPChester pic.twitter.com/45B0vMQZtP

— Timbaland (@Timbaland) July 20, 2017

Today is definitely a Hybrid Theory day, friends. RIP.

Photo: Christie Goodwin / Getty.

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