It was a shock to fans and musicians alike when they all heard the news that Chester Bennington, the frontman for Linkin Park, had committed suicide.
Linkin Park has a very large presence in the Japanese music scene, and many artists and musicians have displayed their shock, giving tribute towards the beloved singer-songwriter.
No…someone please tell me it’s not true
— MasatoDavidHayakawa (@Masato_coldrain) 20 July 2017
チェスター嘘だろ…
— HIZUMI_UMB (@hiz0302) 20 July 2017
Hizumi: “Chester, this can’t be true…”
Trust me guys, we were thinking the same thing. Unfortunately, it is. Even MAN WITH A MISSION couldn’t believe it.
チェスター嘘ダロ、、、(｢ﾟДﾟ)｢
— MAN WITH A MISSION (@mwamjapan) July 20, 2017
MWAM: Chester, this can’t be real…(shocked emoticon)
チェスターが(T . T)
— TERU (@TE_RUR_ET) July 20, 2017
TERU: “Chester is… (crying face)”
Chester no..
— Yojiro Noda (@YojiNoda1) 20 July 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with Chester’s friends and family. #RIPChester @linkinpark
— Yoshiki (@YoshikiOfficial) 21 July 2017
またこの世界から素晴らしい歌声が失われてしまいました… My heart was filled with sorrow. There is no if in the past. I’ll send my prayers to Chester.
— 西川貴教 (@TMR15) 21 July 2017
TMR: “Yet again, we part with a wonderful voice…”
Shocked beyond words about Chester Bennington. His music was and will remain an inspiration to countless of souls. Thank you…
— nano (ナノ) (@nanonano_me) 21 July 2017
Chester is an inspiration to all singers
His voice, style and words will stay with us#nowlistening #NowPlaying #LinkinPark #K先にそっちで仲良くしてて— Kihiro LOKA (@Kihirock) 20 July 2017
Taka: “I feel so much sadness. I’m empty and hollow. I still can’t believe it. We were going to meet so soon as well. He was the reason why we started our band. The regrets won’t stop. But he’s went and gone. Chester’s family! Band members! To all the people who surrounded him, I send you my love! Also, I pray for his happiness in the next world from the depths of my heart.”
We love this sweet photo of Chester leaning on Taka’s shoulder. It’ll definitely be a memory to cherish.
俺に大きなチカラを与えてくれたインスピレーションだった。途方も無いほど遥か彼方にいた。いなくなっちゃ追いつく事すら出来なくなる。
— Kenta Koie (@KenCrossfaith) 20 July 2017
Ken: “To me, he was someone who gave me so much strength and inspiration. He was so faraway from me, as if there was no way reaching his destination. Now that he’s gone, there’s no way I can overtake him.”
LINKIN PARK、沢山聴いた。
あの凄まじいボーカリストがこの世を去ってしまうなんて、信じられない。
— 猟牙【RAZOR】 (@Ryoga_britannia) 20 July 2017
Ryoga: “I listened to LINKIN PARK so much.
I can’t believe that their amazing vocalist is no longer of this world.”
人の死って実感が湧かなすぎてその瞬間よりあとに悲しみが押し寄せてくる。近ければ近い人ほど
— ペンタゴン 拓 (@Pentagon_Taku) 21 July 2017
Taku: “Rather than feeling the overwhelming emotions of a person’s death in the moment, the sadness closes in afterwards. Especially the closer they are to you…”
クリスコーネルに続きリンキンのチェスターまで…。
マリオカートのスターロードのように、キラキラ輝いてる道ほど常に真っ暗な死が隣り合わせに存在している。
俺も落ちそうになる時、ハイロウズのこの歌を口ずさむ。
「自殺するのが流行りなら長生きするのも流行り」
byマキシマムザ亮君 pic.twitter.com/jU2ghorDCc— マキシマム ザ ホルモン (@MTH_OFFICIAL) July 20, 2017
Maximum the Ryo: “From Chris Cornell to Linkin Park…
Just like Rainbow Road in Mario Kart, his existence was like a shining road in constant pitch black darkness that eventually adjoined him to his death.
In the times that I also feel depressed, I hum “High Lows” to myself.
“If suicide is a craze, then living a long life is also a trend.”
by Maximum the Ryo”
RYOTA: “It was so sudden that I can’t believe it and feel so depressed. Just when I thought I’d finally meet you… I wanted to talk about so many things when I’d see you. From the bottom of my heart, I pray for you happiness in the next world. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends and band members.”
チェスターの悲報を受けみんな深い悲しみに包まれてる。数えきれないほどのバンドマンがあのスタイルに影響を受けてたんだな。僕も同級生から借りたCDを、MDに入れて通学中によく聴いてたのを思い出す。多感な時期の憂鬱や不安を爆音で何度もぶっ飛ばしてくれてた。ライブ観に行きたかったな。
— GEN (@04GENLS) July 21, 2017
GEN: “The news about Chester has everyone wrapped up in sadness. Uncountable bandmen were influenced by his style. Even with myself, I borrowed a CD from my classmates, and I remember that I put in my MD to listen to on my commute to school. In my sensitive periods of depression and anxiety, I was able to blast their songs countless times. I really wanted to see him live.”
近年で一番言葉を失った朝。
青春の1ページを切りとられたよう。Linkin ParkはINGERとSALTY DOGというバンドを組むきっかけになったバンド。
チェスターは何十年に1人のヴォーカリストだった。どうか、安らかに。
— TOMOYA_SALTY DOG (@11_tk_11) July 21, 2017
TOMOYA: “For the first time in years, I don’t know what to say this morning. It’s as if a page of my youth has been torn away.
Linkin Park was the the reason why I started doing bands with INGER with SALTY DOG.
Chester was a vocalist of several decades.
Please, rest peacefully.”
気分が落ち込んでた時によく聴いて元気をもらってた…R.I.P → リンキン・パークのチェスター・ベニントン、死去 https://t.co/wkaiRp0BnP
— chisato_PENICILLIN (@chisatochang666) July 21, 2017
chisato: “When I felt really down, I would listen to them to pick myself back up… R.I.P”
Chester really awakened and inspired many of us.
ほんまにショックや。。。
— FEST HAL (@FEST_HAL) 21 July 2017
HAL: “I’m so shocked…”
Linkin Parkのチェスターが亡くなった…？うそや…
もう聴き始めて15年ぐらいかや…
少し前にライブでカバーしたなぁ…
RIP
たくさんの曲をありがとうございました。— あらき⏩もうすぐ (@axiz_and_nico) July 21, 2017
Akira: “Linkin Park’s Chester died…? No way…
It’s been about 15 years since I started listening to them…
Not that long ago, I did a cover of their song…
RIP
Thank you for so many of your songs.”
とにかく悲しい。今は何も考えられない。受け入れたくもない。これがGood Goodbyeやなんて思えない。誰か嘘やと言ってほしい。
ギタリストである自分に、ボーカリストとしての素晴らしさを教えてくれたのはチェスターでした。
彼の作品全てに敬意を評します。— 猪狩 秀平 (@HEY_IGARI_0131) July 21, 2017
IGARI: “No matter what, I’m really sad. I can’t think of anything right now. I can’t accept this. I can’t believe that this is “Good Goodbye”. Someone please tell me that this is a lie.
To the guitarist in me, Chester was the one who taught me the amazing qualities of being a vocalist.
With all his work, I can only speak with the highest honour and praise.”
RxYxO: “I can’t accept this. I feel that Chester and Linkin Park made history and I always received so much inspiration from them. The first live I saw at Budokan was Linkin Park. I wanted to play on stage with them one day. You saved so many people’s lives with your songs and words. You truly possessed such a kind heart. With such heavy gratitude, please sleep peacefully.”
いやチェスターそんな
あんまりだ。。— lynch. 葉月 (@hazuki_lynch) 20 July 2017
Hazuki: “No, Chester, it can’t be. It was too much…”
改めて当たり前のように明日が来るわけじゃないって実感するよね。
— Yuh【vistlip/RE:MADE】 (@yuhxvistlip) 21 July 2017
Yuh: “Again, it’s the reality that tomorrow won’t be guaranteed to come.”
世界では毎日誰かが亡くなって、誰かの当たり前の日常が失われてるんだよ…でもそれもまたこの世界にとっては当たり前の毎日なんだけどね
— Yuh【vistlip/RE:MADE】 (@yuhxvistlip) 21 July 2017
Yuh: “Everyday, someone in the world dies, and it’s given that we part ways with people… But even if it is something that is given in this world everyday, it’s still hard to believe.”
Masato: “I am someone whose life was changed with his voice. Even until I was close to him, I was too nervous to speak and didn’t end up talking to him because I always admired him. He always said that there was nothing more important than family but the illness in his mind had snatched him away… I still can’t believe this reality. Without you, I wouldn’t be who I am today. Chester, thank you.”
色々な思いがあったのだろう。
最高の音楽をありがとう。
安らかにあれ。#chesterbennington
— KENZO a.k.a KNZ (@VIVA_LA_KNZ) 20 July 2017
KENZO: “He was met with so many emotions.
Thank you for giving us the best music.
May you rest in peace.”
すごく悲しい。大好きでした。 https://t.co/ljSMjqBMvz
— ASH (@ash_ashdahero) 21 July 2017
ASH: “This is heartbreaking. I loved him.”
R.I.P.#Nowplaying Easier to Run – LINKIN PARK (Meteora)
— Show A9 DW (@SW_A9) 21 July 2017
Toru: “Even now, I can’t believe it. Legally speaking, we were supposed to hold a live show together next week. ONE OK ROCK had the dream of standing on the same stage as Linkin Park. He gave us so much motivation, which is why we are here today. To us, Chester will forever be the best singer. It’s just that right now, I’m full of sadness. I pray for his happiness in the next world.”
For sure, he is one of my favorite vocalist…
Rest in peace.— SATSUKI‐砂月- (@Satsuki_Rociel) 21 July 2017
I got many inspirations from his work.
I was encouraged many times from his singing.
I respect him a lot…— SATSUKI‐砂月- (@Satsuki_Rociel) 21 July 2017
Yusuke: “Your voice is forever… R.I.P Chester Bennington”
仙台から夜中帰ってきてなんとなく朝方まで起きてたら、
チェスターの報道見て寝て覚めて行動していても今日一日中本当に信じられない。子供の頃にLinkin Parkに出会い沢山聴いていたから。悲しいけどもういない。ずっと胸の中に彼の歌は残ります。R.I.P— ペンタゴン ATSUKIBOY (@pentagon_atsuki) 21 July 2017
Atsuki: “I went home from the middle of the night from Sendai and for some reason, I woke up just before the morning. I saw the news about Chester, went to sleep, woke up, and even while we’re on the go to day, I still can’t believe it. When I was a kid, I found Linkin Park’s music and listened to them so much. I’m so sad but he’s no longer here. His songs will always remain in me heart. R.I.P”
どーも FLOW 6th ALBUM「MICROCOSM」は
LINKIN PARK 3rd ALBUM「Minutes to Midnight」
に大きく影響を受け製作した
アルバム一枚で一曲、一つの世界観を表現したアルバムです pic.twitter.com/T2tANapF4W— TAKE_FLOW (@TAKE_FLOW) 21 July 2017
Take: “FLOW’s 6th album “Microcosm” as a production was heavily inspired by Linkin Park’s 3rd album, “Minutes to Midnight”.
In that one album with every song, they expressed their view of the world.”
LINKIN PARKのチェスター、大好きなボーカリストでした。RIP。 https://t.co/CsGJybG5wx
— Nakajin_SEKAINOOWARI (@Nakajin_sekaino) 20 July 2017
Nakajin: “Linkin Park’s Chester was a vocalist I really loved. RIP.”
言葉が見つからない。壮絶な戦いがあったのだろう。安らかに。偉大なキャリアに敬意を。 https://t.co/R6Qu1J6wwT
— 金子ノブアキ Official (@KanekoNobuaki) 20 July 2017
Kaneko Nobuaki: “I’m at a loss for words. He had a heroic battle. Rest peacefully. I have such great respect for your career.”
リンキン・パークのボーカル、チェスターベニントンが、、亡くなられたって、、
まじかよ、、、
今度の日本公演、、すげー楽しみにしてたのに、、— SHOCK EYE (@SHOCK_EYE_) 20 July 2017
SHOCK EYE: “Linkin Park’s vocalist, Chester Bennington… has passed away…
Are you for real…
I was really looking forward… to his performance in Japan…”
Natsu: “I woke up this morning and saw the news, and this is what I heard about the most. He saved me so many times. He will probably continue to do so. We want to be able to make music that saves people as well!”
起きたらチェスターのニュースでショック…
LINKIN PARKは思い出があり過ぎて。
なんてことだ〜…— 酒井亮輔(BRADIO) (@BRADIO_RYOSUKE) 20 July 2017
RYOSUKE: “I was shocked to wake up to the news of Chester…
I have so many memories of Linkin Park.
How could this happen…”
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