Chester Bennington RIP
 

We have lost another rock front man, someone I considered the young version of Chris Cornell. Powerful, raging vocals complimented by the ability to be smooth and mellow. I will always remember my old boss cranking up Crawling in his van audio when the single first premiered. He immediately felt that Linkin Park would be big someday. Since that day, I have been a fan, their nu-metal style was just as intense in concert. I knew a little about Chester's troubled past and addictions, but once again the demons caught up and won. Sadly, he hung himself on Chris Cornell's birthday and left behind six children.

key phrase from this MSN article: tortured upbringing

Linkin Park Frontman Chester Bennington Found Dead of Apparent Suicide