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20:02, 23-Aug-2017
Linkin Park plans public memorial for late singer
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Rockers Linkin Park said Tuesday that they were planning a public memorial for frontman Chester Bennington, a month after he committed suicide.
In a Facebook post, the band revealed that the "special public event" would take place in Los Angeles, with more details would be announced later.
US rock band Linkin Park performs during its "Hunting Party" tour concert at the Worker's Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, July 26, 2015. /Xinhua photo
US rock band Linkin Park performs during its "Hunting Party" tour concert at the Worker's Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, July 26, 2015. /Xinhua photo
"Just wanted to say thank you to all our fans around the world for the tremendous outpouring of love, which has strengthened our spirit during this incredibly difficult time," the band wrote.
Bennington -- whose raw, angry metal voice dueled with guitarist Mike Shinoda's hip-hop asides to create the band's "nu metal" sound -- was found hanging at his Los Angeles home on July 20.
US rock band Linkin Park performs during its "Hunting Party" tour concert at the Worker's Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, July 26, 2015. / Xinhua Photo
US rock band Linkin Park performs during its "Hunting Party" tour concert at the Worker's Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, July 26, 2015. / Xinhua Photo
The 41-year-old had struggled throughout his life with drugs, alcohol and the trauma of child abuse.
Fans around the world have organized dozens of events to remember Bennington after his death, with his shocked bandmates voicing support but not taking part.
Source(s): AFP