According to Mike Shinoda, this is the first ever photo that Linkin Park took together, right after they officially told Chester Bennington they would like him to join the band.
As Shinoda recalls, “I think this was the first photo we ever took together. We had just told Chester that we wanted him to join the band. He said he was ready to move out from Arizona to L.A. We went to a pizza place near UCLA to hang out and talk about what to do next. The band was called Xero at the time, and we probably had less than a half a dozen songs. No flame tattoos yet, no red hair yet, most of us were still in college.”
Bennington was invited to audition for Xero in 1999 and even skipped his 23rd birthday party to record vocals for the audition.
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Brad Delson on Chester Bennington & his birthday:
"It's obviously sad because I miss him. Also beautiful to have an extra special day to celebrate his memory & his legacy & how much joy he brought people, and the light & life that was inside of him that he shared so vulnerably."
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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...
Leave Out All the Rest - Linkin Park
RIP Chester Bennington | 1976-2017
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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
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Happy 48th birthday to this man. I miss you every single day you're not here. My heart misses you. Your presence gone is felt every day. I wish you were still here. I love you. Happy birthday 🎂
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