Biography: Chester Bennington - Learn more about Linkin Park Vocalist Chester Bennington

Official Promotional Picture of Linkin Park's Chester Bennington

Screenshot of Chester Bennington's animated character in Linkin Park's Breaking The Habit promotional video.

Full Name: Chester Charles Bennington
Age: 29
Dob: 20th March 1976
Role in band: Lead Vocals

Weapons of choice:
Audio Technica Wireless Mics
Hamer guitars
Yamaha SPX 990
Takamine guitars
DVS/Matix action figure steelo

Interesting Chester Bennington Facts - Did you know?

Chester graduated from Washington High School in 1994.

Chester has 12 tattoos:
1. Upper left arm - 'Picses' zodiac symbol.
2. Upper back - 6 arms spread out.
3. Lower back - The words 'Linkin Park' in old english style writing.
4. Left & Right side of back - Dragons.
5. Upper right arm - Coi fish.
6. Lower left leg - 'Hybrid Theory' soldier.
7+8. Lower left + right arms - Flames rising from wrists.
9. Lower right leg - Dragon.
10. Ring finger on left hand - engagement band.
11. Little finger on right hand - Birthstone in gold ring.
12. Right elbow - Unknown at present (appears to be some sort of skull).

Chester's first proper band was 'Grey Daze' which he joined in 1993.

Chester parted with Grey Daze a few years later due to mutual disagreements with other band members.

Chester joined Linkin Park in 1998.

Chester says that his career highlight was making the video for 'One Step Closer'.