Person in history
Chester Bennington
Chester Bennington, American singer (born 1976)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2017 · July 20
Their story
Who they were
Chester Charles Bennington 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.
Why this date
Chester Bennington appears on our July 20 calendar for 2017 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Chester Bennington
When did Chester Bennington die?
July 20 2017.
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