The devastating news of Linkin Park‘s frontman Chester Bennington has completely shaken the music industry to its core.
Bennington was found dead at his home in Los Angeles this morning in an apparent suicide, which was recently confirmed by bandmate Mike Shinoda. With Linkin Park’s One More Light World Tour due to kick off next week, fans await an official statement from the group as the music world searches for answers, comfort, anything to numb the pain of this tragedy.
Whether you grew up listening to Linkin Park or not, the nu-metal band’s music was the voice of a generation; their work shattered expectations, overshadowed genres, and helped shape much of what we listen to and enjoy today.
Producers like JAUZ, Zomboy, GTA, Kayzo, and so many more have found direct inspiration and a deeper love for music thanks to Linkin Park and leading voice of Chester Bennington. Here are just some of the thoughts and love coming from the electronic realm.
EDM Reacts to Death of Chester Bennington
Shocked and heartbroken, but it's true. An official statement will come out as soon as we have one.
— Mike Shinoda (@mikeshinoda) July 20, 2017
Can't even process this… RIP Chester. You and LP are the reason I make music today. Thoughts and prayers to the band, family & friends. 💔
— JAUZ (@Jauzofficial) July 20, 2017
Seriously don't know what to do with myself. Probably by biggest idol and inspiration growing up… gone. Feels like I lost a family member
— JAUZ (@Jauzofficial) July 20, 2017
RIP Chester. Heart goes out to the entire Linkin Park family. Having a moment of silence.
— The Glitch Mob (@theglitchmob) July 20, 2017
I wouldn't be into half the music that I'm into now if Linkin Park didn't open that door for me
— GoodTimesAhead™️👌🏽 (@goodtimesahead) July 20, 2017
Wow man so fucking sad RN. RIP Chester Bennington from Linkin Park. Your music seriously changed our lives.
— GoodTimesAhead™️👌🏽 (@goodtimesahead) July 20, 2017
Cant believe this news about @ChesterBe he influenced so many
Thank you for your music and everything that you have done, you will be missed— marshmello (@marshmellomusic) July 20, 2017
Hybrid Theory era Linkin Park is the first band I ever obsessed over. Can't tell you how immensely upset I am to hear about this.
— MUST DIE! (@MUSTDIEmusic) July 20, 2017
wow rip Chester Bennington. You got me through some times back in the day.
— kayzo (@KayzoMusic) July 20, 2017
I'd say Feel the Power and a ton of my upcoming releases have direct musical influences from Chester and Linkin Park. This fucking sucks 😩
— kayzo (@KayzoMusic) July 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/TheChainsmokers/status/888126215013322754
Please tell me we didn't just lose the most iconic singer of my childhood.
— 𝐙𝐎𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐘 (@Zomboy) July 20, 2017
Do me a favor, find at least two good things in your life right now and reflect on them.
— 𝐙𝐎𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐘 (@Zomboy) July 20, 2017
🙁 so very sad. If anyone is feeling down please please please reach out to family or friends. Sending good vibes to anyone who needs rn https://t.co/jhrz7Gp2oC
— ALISON WONDERLAND #blacklivesmatter (@awonderland) July 20, 2017
im stunned bro
i would not be making music if not for linkin park— aseem h‿g #BLM (@hotelgaruda) July 20, 2017
fuck. rip https://t.co/1jVPyNlpKU
— chet porter (@chetporter) July 20, 2017
This just messed my whole day up
— RΞZZ (@OfficialRezz) July 20, 2017
linkin park saved my life
— DUCKY (@QUACKHOUSE) July 20, 2017
Hybrid Theory was one of the first CDs I ever bought…RIP Chester, my thoughts are with everyone in the Linkin Park family. So sad.
— Pierce Fulton (@PierceFulton) July 20, 2017
Linkin Park was the very first album owned. Sad to be reading this news
— BAD ROYALE (@badroyalemusic) July 20, 2017
Omg, so tragic with Chester from Linkin Park. RIP
— Dimitri Vangelis (@DimitriVangelis) July 20, 2017
Dam chester and linkin park shaped our diy mentality, big inspiration overall. Crazy loss #RIPChesterBennington
— fareastmovement (@fareastmovement) July 20, 2017
used to get made fun of in middle school for wearing my linkin park t shirt so much. this one hurts. the voice of a generation. RIP chester
— brasstracks (@brasstracks) July 20, 2017
Who writes TMZ and how did they get off school early? Sad if Chester Bennington's passing is true though; symbol of youth for a lot of us.
— Feed Me (@feedme) July 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/varienofficial/status/888114191667679233
😓 confirmed now that Chester from Linkin Park commit suicide. So so awful..What a legacy he's left.
I love you all, just so you know ❤️
— FuntCase | DPMO (@FuntCaseUK) July 20, 2017
lost another one. tossing this on repeat RIP @ChesterBe #chesterbennington 😰😰😰 https://t.co/VGsdk3n88n
— Cash Cash (@cashcash) July 20, 2017
Linkin Park had a huge influence on me as a kid and was one of the reasons I started playing music. This is so sad. RIP Chester 💧.
— LIONE (@IAMLIONE) July 20, 2017
RIP Chester of Linkin Park. one of my all time favorite bands… you'll be missed
— Manila Killa (@manilakilla) July 20, 2017
Rest in Peace, Chester Bennington.
