When is Chester Bennington's birthday?

Chester Bennington's birthday is March 20. He was born on March 20, 1976 in Phoenix, United States.

Who shares a birthday with Chester Bennington?

Famous people who share Chester Bennington's March 20 birthday include Lady Gaga, Henrik Ibsen, Friedrich Hölderlin, Carl Reiner and Fernando Torres.

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Chester Bennington — Age & Birthday

Born: 20 March 1976 · Died: 20 July 2017 · Age at death: 41

How old was Chester Bennington when he died?

Chester Bennington died aged 41. He was born on 20 March 1976 and died on 20 July 2017.

Lead singer of the hugely successful rock band Linkin Park

Did you know?He originally wanted to be an actor and once worked at a fast-food restaurant to save money for his first musical equipment.

Quick facts

Date of birth20 March 1976
Date of death20 July 2017
Age at death41
Cause of deathHanging to death
NationalityAmerican
BirthplacePhoenix, United States
Occupationsinger, actor, musician

Editor's Take:

Chester Bennington's voice moved from fragile singing to raw screaming in a single line. That made Linkin Park's songs about pain and anger feel deeply personal. Hybrid Theory became one of the best-selling debut albums of the century. It reached millions of teenagers who felt unheard. He spoke openly about abuse and addiction in his early life. His death in 2017 shocked fans around the world. It brought new attention to depression and suicide prevention.

Key Milestones

1999: Joins Linkin Park
2000: Releases Hybrid Theory
2003: Releases Meteora
2017: Releases One More Light

Chester Charles Bennington (March 20, 1976 – July 20, 2017) was an American singer and songwriter who was the lead vocalist of the rock band Linkin Park. He was also the lead vocalist of Grey Daze, Dead by Sunrise, and Stone Temple Pilots at various points in his career.

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Chester Bennington: Linkin Park's Voice

American singer, born 1976

Chester Bennington was born in Phoenix on 20 March 1976.

He was the lead singer of Linkin Park.

Their debut album Hybrid Theory sold over 30 million copies.

He won two Grammy Awards with the band.

Career highlights

1999Linkin Park: joins
2000Hybrid Theory: released
2002Grammy: Crawling
2003Meteora: released
2017One More Light: final album

Did you know?He also sang with Stone Temple Pilots from 2013 to 2015.

Age at death: 41
Would be: 50
Years since death: 9

Family

Father: Lee Russell Bennington
Spouses: Samantha Marie Olit, Talinda Ann Bentley
Child: Tyler Bennington

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When is Chester Bennington's birthday?: Chester Bennington's birthday is March 20. He was born on March 20, 1976 in Phoenix, United States.
How old was Chester Bennington when he died?: Chester Bennington died on July 20, 2017, aged 41.
Who shares a birthday with Chester Bennington?: Famous people who share Chester Bennington's March 20 birthday include Lady Gaga, Henrik Ibsen, Friedrich Hölderlin, Carl Reiner and Fernando Torres.

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