Rock Pays Tribute To Chester Bennington

The Linkin Park frontman is being remembered lovingly.

July 20, 2017

The rock community has been paying tribute to Chester Bennington.

After the news broke of his tragic passing earlier today, the Linkin Park frontman is being remembered lovingly by the rock community.

Kerrang! would like to extend this love to Chester’s family, friends and bandmates at this devastating time.

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If you’ve been affected by the news, please call the Samaritans helpline on 116 123.

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