Linkin Park officially cancel tour after Chester Bennington’s death at age 41
Promoters Live Nation have confirmed that the One More Light shows will no longer go ahead in light of the sad news.
“The Linkin Park One More Light North American Tour has been cancelled,” they announced on Twitter.
“Refunds avail at point of purchase. Our thoughts to all affected.”
A spokesperson added: “We are incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of Chester Bennington.”
The North American leg of Linkin Park’s tour is off
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Bennington died on Thursday, age 41
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We are incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of Chester Bennington
Bennington died on Thursday in a suicide by hanging. He was 41. Musicians have been paying tribute in their droves, with songwriter Julia Michaels saying on Instagram: “Last year I got to meet one of the most incredible musicians I’ve ever worked with. Every time I’d see him he had the biggest smile on his face and would make everybody in the room laugh. “He had the brightest spirit and such a warm heart.” Rihanna said: “Literally the most impressive talent I’ve ever seen live! Vocal beast!” 1 of 8 Posed group portrait of Linkin Park. Left to right are Joe Hahn, Chester Bennington, David ‘Phoenix’ Farrell, Mike Shinoda, Rob Bourdon and Brad Delson in 2001 Tributes have flooded in from around the world Hayley Williams of Paramore wrote: “Artists are ppl compelled to bring beauty into a world that can be so dark. “makes sense then that artists are always conscious of darkness…… & maybe at times made more vulnerable by it? i don’t know. life can be relentless.” Samaritans can be reached on 116 123 in the UK and ROI, or via email on jo@samaritans.org.
Chester Bennington, the lead singer of Linkin Park was reported to have committed suicide today. We look back at Linkin Park’s early time on stage
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