Linkin Park dedicates music video to Phoenix native Chester Bennington
Sep 19, 2017, 5:15 AM
PHOENIX — The famed rock band Linkin Park has released a new music video on Monday in dedication to Chester Bennington, the former lead singer of the group who took his own life in July.
The video for the song “One More Light” features a montage of clips of Bennington, which were filmed over the internationally famous rock band’s 20-plus year career. It was directed by Joe Hahn and Mark Fiore, who said the video was “incredibly emotional to work on and watch.”
“I feel that by [filming this video], we not only faced some of our biggest fears, but it enabled us to use our talents to bring some light to people that need it,” Hahn said in a statement, calling the video a “gesture of good will” to fans who want to connect with the band.
The song was written “with the intention of sending love to those who lost someone. We now find ourselves on the receiving end,” said the band’s co-vocalist Mike Shinoda.
“In memorial events, art, videos, and images, fans all over the world have gravitated towards this song as their declaration of love and support for the band and the memory of our dear friend, Chester. We are so very grateful and can’t wait to see you again,” Shinoda said.
With the video’s release, the band also announced a one-night tribute concert in honor of Bennington.
Linkin Park announce a special show in honor of @ChesterBe: Los Angeles – Oct. 27th – Details: https://t.co/Pm542ynlcE pic.twitter.com/3h3dhSuHb4
— LINKIN PARK (@linkinpark) September 18, 2017
The tribute concert will take place at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Oct. 27 and will be the first time that Linkin Park will perform since Bennington’s death. Pre-sale tickets for the show will go on sale on Friday.
Bennington took his own life in July after dealing with a lifelong battle with depression. He is survived by his wife, Talinda, and six children. The singer was also born and raised in the Phoenix area, attending Centennial High School in Peoria before making it big.
Note: Anyone who is struggling with depression can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.