Mike Shinoda Opens Up About Losing Chester Bennington

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Жыл бұрын

Mike Shinoda tells Howard Stern about the passing of his friend and Linkin Park bandmate Chester Bennington.
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@howardstern Жыл бұрын

Stream the FULL interview now on SiriusXM: sxm.app.link/HSMikeShinoda

@underwearskids1 Жыл бұрын

But these clips are probably the best part.

@sylviam6653 Жыл бұрын

Say what you want, but Hybrid Theory was one of the best albums of the past 25 years, no question. What an amazing record and so unique at the time too.

@GabrielCroft Жыл бұрын

Still holds it's place today. In my opinion, up there with Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon

@benndarayta9156 Жыл бұрын

Also Meteora

@Christopher-md7tf Жыл бұрын

Best-selling rock record of the 21st century!

@TheLastWordWithBob Жыл бұрын

@@GabrielCroft no. Not even close.

@lemesmash Жыл бұрын

@@TheLastWordWithBobtrue its better

@Coldstone47034 Жыл бұрын

I love Linkin Park, every member is amazing but hearing Chester's voice & Mike rappin made me an instant fan. LP is my #1 forever. RIP Chester Bennington

@OldJayPokerman Жыл бұрын

To be fair, Mike was singing in some songs as well! And it sounds amazing. They were the best duo, 100%

@Coldstone47034 Жыл бұрын

@@OldJayPokerman yes they were. Mike & Chester were perfect complement to one another. Best Duo indeed

@jrviade85 Жыл бұрын

LP your #1 forever? Oh cool LP!! The girl singer is your #1!! Great brotha!! 👍 Here's a link of her singing acoustic, enjoy 😎 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bJd-h92Z1KjJiYk.html

@kimsisk6053 Жыл бұрын

Same here. LP is my #1 band. LP soldier for life!

@GabrielCroft Жыл бұрын

Street soldier for life. I don't care how cheesy that may sound, it is what it is, and it's true. #RIPChester

@rorschach3285 Жыл бұрын

Mike thinks his life through, in and out. You can see how he responded to the last question with so much internal deliberation, clarity and awareness. One of the reasons why he is an artist of great stature.

@piteusx8440 Жыл бұрын

YES. Highly respected in the music community. They were true artists.

@MultiUnreal Жыл бұрын

@@piteusx8440 Not really. Linkin Park were the ultimate trend followers. Nobody even pretended to respect them until Chester offed himself.

@BeeBeeBeeLol Жыл бұрын

@@MultiUnreal 🤣

@meissen1337 Жыл бұрын

@@MultiUnreal we must be living in parallel worlds then 😅

@bboynever Жыл бұрын

@@MultiUnreal ultimate trend followers ? are you insane ?

@kalaperr Жыл бұрын

I didn’t realize Chester had a rough upbringing. I also had a similar upbringing and let me tell you, it fuels your depression, self doubt, imposter syndrome, insecurities, among other things. I am reminded if the quote “Its much easier to build strong children than repair broken men”.

@GabrielCroft Жыл бұрын

Amen! And God bless you. No child should ever be robbed of their childhood. I am so sorry to hear anything even close to that happened to you. I also had a very rough childhood, but not in comparison to other traumas I've heard. Just know, you are not alone.

@sexweightsproteinshakes Жыл бұрын

Look up the Clinton connection to Chester

@disturbed4everluke Жыл бұрын

it was even worse than that. quite severe sexual abuse he endured as a child.

@FM-ke1wb Жыл бұрын

Wow

@Ennuae Жыл бұрын

It’s neither easier nor more difficult to “build strong children” than “repair broken men” and both of those ambiguous phrases have infinite meanings. But stick to your simple minded phrase if it makes you feel better

@Aurality_Music Жыл бұрын

"It was like being a member of a club I didn't want to join" hits hard.

@naughtyninjanicole Жыл бұрын

He said something similar on the Trevor Noah show a few years ago

@davedecker1725 Жыл бұрын

The Dave grohl club

@lovewhitey2027 Жыл бұрын

Powerful powerful quote 🗣✍🏻For many situations I can relate 💔

@erikscream Жыл бұрын

No it didn’t

@DwightLivesMatter Жыл бұрын

Wonder why he stayed besides the money and fame then.

@StephenYang Жыл бұрын

I had the good fortune to not only meet Chester, but visit his home while he was still living in Long Beach, during the time he was doing Dead by Sunrise with Ryan and Amir. I met not only him, but his wife and son while setting up some networking equipment there. Very kind, very nice, and very sorely missed.

@coolchannelize15 Жыл бұрын

Wow that’s really cool

@GabrielCroft Жыл бұрын

You are one blessed human being. Just wow! We all have our blessings that are definitely just as good, but gee freakin wiz... That is dope!!!

@jamesirvine9541 Жыл бұрын

Wasn't his wife in another relationship less than a year later

@biroti89 Жыл бұрын

@@jamesirvine9541 yap and she' already divorced

@jamesirvine9541 Жыл бұрын

@@biroti89 speechless

@lorir5728 Жыл бұрын

I saw them in concert 2014. It was amazing. They got in the crowd. They were hugging everyone in the crowd and hugged each other at the end. You don't see people going into the crowd like that anymore. They were just so genuine

@dakotamathews2176 Жыл бұрын

❤

@CrystalKyd Жыл бұрын

Carnivores Tour? With AFI and Thirty Seconds to Mars? That was a great one

@nsasupporter7557 Жыл бұрын

They were one of my favorite bands in the 2000s… but after their album “Meteora” I lost interest

@GabrielCroft Жыл бұрын

@@nsasupporter7557 So their one album you liked? Lol

@miamitten1123 Жыл бұрын

@@GabrielCroft he said two albums. Not one.

@brandonsims7822 Жыл бұрын

I was in rehab fighting my own demons when my counselor told me the lead singer for Linkin Park had taken his life. She didn't know she was telling me my childhood release was dead.

@brendanparsons6667 Жыл бұрын

@legend Assuming they are meaning he was a safe place and through their music it allowed pent up emotions and anger to be “released” through music

@kevinzhang6623 Жыл бұрын

Why did your counselor think it was a good idea to bring that up?

@wickdaman Жыл бұрын

Stay strong pal. Much love! X

@evalynn1863 Жыл бұрын

@@kevinzhang6623 Honestly, it's better to do it while the person is in a situation that they can get help, rather than have them find out once they leave rehab, in the most vulnerable state, possibly without a support system that could get them through that.

@paradigm_sh1ft532 Жыл бұрын

Your counselor doesn't sound very bright. Fan or not, that really shouldn't come up to a person in your vulnerable position. Hope you're doing better and remembering Chester through his music.

@Nevermind2004x Жыл бұрын

I would like to hear a lot more about how Mike's relationship with Chester worked throughout the years, now us knowing that Chester battled deep depression throughout the years. Honestly, not interested in their songwriting/band dynamic, but really more about what it was to deal with somebody like that. Obviously not everybody is comfortable talking too much about this kind of stuff, but would be really educational to listen to what Mike has to say.

@evanebodart5746 Жыл бұрын

I agree

@amarie1234 Жыл бұрын

I agree

@luana45393 Жыл бұрын

100% agree

@nothingreallyhappens7340 Жыл бұрын

I agree (x4)

@venusiana8 Жыл бұрын

Sure

@Chris24_ Жыл бұрын

You can always tell Mike tries his best to not bring up the personal details of Chester’s struggles. I think at this point he probably hates that a lot of these interviews are digging for personal stories about Chester’s struggles that he really doesn’t feel comfortable telling.

@kevinleehickford1555 Жыл бұрын

Mention he drinks alot etc etc . But we all no why . Avoid his youth days being abused ! he wasn’t a wild child he wanted to escape

@travisinthetrunk Жыл бұрын

Hybrid Theory is one of the best albums ever.

@jackmehoff2420 Жыл бұрын

Yes. And followed up by one of the best albums ever.

@Harvey_Mod Жыл бұрын

W take. It was so good

@SyedSaifAbbasNaqvi Жыл бұрын

Meteora is no less.

@Tizzz250 Жыл бұрын

First cd I ever owned

@randerins Жыл бұрын

I can't tell if I love it more or less than Meteora. Both masterpieces.

@anarchyenergy7796 Жыл бұрын

I think one of the saddest things about Chester in his passing is the lyrical content of all of his material. It always seems that the most abused and depressed artists produce some of the best material. The most twisted and saddening content, lyrically and emotionally, that we can relate to or understand, is written or performed by equally suffering souls. I just wish we could have helped him.

@pineapplepizza4016 Жыл бұрын

Comedians are the same. Some of the greatest comedians were depressed and dark. "There is no great genius without some touch of madness." -Aristotle

@showaker4755 Жыл бұрын

music is art. art is best when emotion is put into it.

@roadrash2005 Жыл бұрын

When people are mostly happy, they don’t get the feeling of needing to express their emotions the same way a tortured person desires to drag out the depths of their feelings so they don’t feel alone.

@alpacamegapint Жыл бұрын

Talinda has something to say about his creative outlet…. Narcissists will destroy you. 😢

@Leg3ndKilla687 Жыл бұрын

Him. Chris Cornell , Layne Staley (Alice in chains). I mean the list goes on

@suuske3563 Жыл бұрын

Mike is such a handsome, talented, well-spoken and wholesome person. The world is lucky to have him ❤

@HipnikDragomir Жыл бұрын

Mike is super well spoken. Knows exactly what to say and how.

@paulholloway8885 Жыл бұрын

Chester blessed us with beautiful music for years. He changed the game.

@GabrielCroft Жыл бұрын

Amen!

@andrewpariat9263 Жыл бұрын

Mike really opened up here and i could relate so much.. i guess every LP fan here feels the same way.... Their music is therapy for me for hours on end but the one that saved my life will always be 'Given Up'.

@lorir5728 Жыл бұрын

There's a video of Chester explaining depression. It was short and to the point and I knew exactly that feeling. Have similar issues and get it.

@markpugh6808 Жыл бұрын

@@lorir5728 I have been fighting it for most of my existence and still do I even tried to do away with myself a few years ago

@redshift912 Жыл бұрын

Howard is a great interviewer

@redman4345 Жыл бұрын

It’s been six years now and I still can’t believe he’s gone!!! RIP CHESTER!!! LINKIN PARK FOREVER!!! 🎤🎸

@itstony5558 Жыл бұрын

🙏🕯😔 happy birthday 2 him

@jackwitcombe765 2 ай бұрын

They were so dynamic together, the way their styles aligned was incredible.

@dank.6942 Жыл бұрын

Meteora is a masterpiece.

@GabrielCroft Жыл бұрын

Because Mike, Chester, Dave, Brad, Rob and Joe are Master's. God bless!

@HeavyMetalCowboy90 Жыл бұрын

Mike wrote a lot about what he was feeling after Chester died in his solo album Post Traumatic. Great album.

@michaelzainey5781 Жыл бұрын

A great album but needs more attention.

@briannastultz6924 Жыл бұрын

@@michaelzainey5781 couldn’t agree more!!!!!!

@somber087 Жыл бұрын

0:01 His smile faded when they mentioned chester

@d.ink3d Жыл бұрын

Chester and Mike are just made for each other, such a unique sound truly groundbreaking.

@kinzowolff773 Жыл бұрын

Could listen to Mike talk about this all day

@GabrielCroft Жыл бұрын

Amen.

@sh00ner Жыл бұрын

I love that Mike did this. There isn't a host on this planet that's able to get people to open up and talk about stuff like Howard, this was a great interview.

@aqnetwork1367 Жыл бұрын

seriously, how does he do that? he gets people to open up so easily

@DB-dm2xm Жыл бұрын

Strange thing is he bugs Dave grohl about Kurt so much every single time he's on. It got so repetitive

@ichmeiner4531 Жыл бұрын

@@DB-dm2xm Kurt made a huge impact and still has a lot of fans out there. People are curious, maybe Howard is, too, so of course he'll continue to bring it up. Sure, if Dave doesn't want to talk about it, that's completely fine and up to him, but considering that huge impact Cobain and Nirvana made, people will continue to ask.

@miamitten1123 Жыл бұрын

@@ichmeiner4531 Howard is older than them. He KNOWS the Kurt situation inside out.

@miamitten1123 Жыл бұрын

@@aqnetwork1367 easy. He has the time. This isn’t a late night chat show. And he does the trick of putting his feelings into the question, I.e _”if that were me. I would be mad. How did you feel?”_

@BUTT-HEAD666 Жыл бұрын

Much respect to Mike Shinoda I love Linkin Park and hope they can continue on in some way RIP Chester

@Mentalhealthhacks Жыл бұрын

I love that Mike is such a good communicator. I've actually always admired that about all the LINKIN PARK members - that they are good communicators.

@GabrielCroft Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@hamidvisuals Жыл бұрын

Linkin park was the first band i ever listened to when i was 12. They played a big role in the formation of my music taste (Rock/Metal). Chester and mike were a magic duo. I was devastated by his loss. He was a great singer and had a very unique voice.

@HazelEyes485 Жыл бұрын

I know we all love Chester, he's the best and we miss him alot but we must also appreciate Mike Shinoda while we still have him. We must protect him at all costs.

@Lastfirst333 Жыл бұрын

Protect him from what?

@miikeshiinoda 5 ай бұрын

❤ Are you a big fan of mine?

@SICRoosterKido Жыл бұрын

Mike is such an inspiration. He always seems grounded or just genuinely happy to do stuff while being a total badass at his craft

@jackmehoff2420 Жыл бұрын

Worded perfectly. Mike is a total and complete badass with music. Very talented.

@marissavillalobos Жыл бұрын

Chester was the heart of Linkin Park, and Mike is the soul

@aliciabokor9879 Жыл бұрын

He was so respectful in his answers about Chester Mikes a class act.

@causecause1384 Жыл бұрын

His voice will forever be legendary to me.

@user-ry7hp9sj1e Жыл бұрын

There were some key moments to explore Mikes life too and the key of their dynamic but Stern continues to push for what he wants to hear.

@Hadiplaysmusic Жыл бұрын

we love you Mike!

@j_bird27 Жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to attend their very last show which was a remembrance show for Chester at the Hollywood Bowl. Not a dry eye at the event.

@musicbeyondwithboushra Жыл бұрын

I love how you can tell he feels more comfortable now talking about chester than the earlier interviews from few years ago

@konkerunitedarmy1300 Жыл бұрын

Hybrid theory one of the greatest albums of all time

@BergXX23 Жыл бұрын

Been an outsider my entire life, even with family I never truly felt like I fit in anywhere so it's been quite the journey. Being able to relate to these guys is a plus, being a part of the LP fanbase makes things a little easier because of the shared experiences. If that makes sense

@FacheChanteDeux Жыл бұрын

Stay strong in your belief in yourself and your individuality. I get along with my family, but I don't conform to the group thing.

@CamronWilliams-ii4tl 4 ай бұрын

Their music helped and still helps me through depression. It’s gonna be okay

@nancyhashemi2187 11 ай бұрын

Their music was really therapy. I went through hardest time of life only with listening to them. Breaks my heart every time i think of chester. I wish he was still among us

@cybe3rr277 Жыл бұрын

I love this, i love Mike, i have so much respect for him and for Chester it's very comforting hearing him talk about it in the way that he does

@jucxox Жыл бұрын

I saw them in concert a few weeks before Chester took his life. It was one of the best nights of my life, the energy at the Chelsea was insane. Chester was in the crowd and just vibing with us. I couldn’t believe this happened later. RIP

@plaguekelly1750 Жыл бұрын

Love you, Mike. LP was a huge part of my childhood and teenage years, and YOU were a huge part of that. We all love and miss Chester very much, but I’m so happy that you continue to be so thoughtful, inspiring, kind, and caring. Thank you for all of the music you’ve brought to us over the years, and continue to make, and for being a role model.

@cjj963 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mike….For being honest and real.

@MrJohnsmith916 Жыл бұрын

Rip chester. All the songs bring back memories.

@lukelee3 Жыл бұрын

That's why people loved his voice. You can't have a great emotional voice without the real pain. 💔

@GabrielCroft Жыл бұрын

Linkin Park has always been my favorite band and probably group of people as a whole. In so many ways they saved not just my life, but my spirit from breaking at a young age. 🙏

@JuliaisatLinkinPark Жыл бұрын

Hybrid Theory and Living Things are the best LP albums in my opinion. It’s crazy to hear what went on behind the scenes of HT. I have so much respect for Mike and Chester (And of course the rest of LP). They all hold a special place in my heart.

@bignickreacts Жыл бұрын

I love Mike shinoda just as much as Chester both of them made that band amazing 😁

@regal_rubi905 Жыл бұрын

Mike belongs to the race called LEGENDS 🔥

@GabrielCroft Жыл бұрын

Haha! Amen

@GodivaPraline Жыл бұрын

LP Forever. RIP Chester. Keep you in our memories.

@lukemandato Жыл бұрын

Love Mike Shinoda, always will

@MariaG345 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your honesty Mike.

@miikeshiinoda 5 ай бұрын

❤ Are you a big fan of mine?

@PretentiousStuff 8 ай бұрын

Mike I love you so much

@gerardgrywacheski1418 Жыл бұрын

Missing Chester Bennington's beautiful voice and his music!! R.I.P Chester Bennington 😢💔

@ryantodish5603 Жыл бұрын

LP always gets my emotions flowing.❤‍🔥

@ivanduran8986 7 ай бұрын

I did not even know Chester and I feel sad... Chester was my idol and still being my idol... I will remember you forever Chester

@lazylion420 Жыл бұрын

some people just speak. some people think before they speak. Mike is a thinker.

@smmootoo18 Жыл бұрын

As we learn more about Chester we also learn more about Mike and I'm so fing happy🥰😭🥰🥰🥰

@jamesirvine9541 Жыл бұрын

What do mean by learn more Chester was open about his depression in fact if you go back to a couple of his interviews on the year he died the warning signs were there

@miikeshiinoda 5 ай бұрын

❤ Are you a big fan of mine?

@RaaaffaSilva Жыл бұрын

I'd love to watch this whole Interview.

@ceaserknk6640 Жыл бұрын

Favourite band of all time for me personally, hybrid theory will always have a special place in my heart ❤ was one of my first rock albums I got into think I was around 8 or 9

@sellen1123 Жыл бұрын

I miss Chester, what a special group. Seeing LP in Detroit a month before hybrid theory was one of the best events I’ve ever been to

@MariaKozorezova 11 ай бұрын

"Being a member of a club that I didn't wanna join" Why is this so relatable... 💔

@miikeshiinoda 5 ай бұрын

❤ Are you a fan of mine?

@miikeshiinoda 4 ай бұрын

Where are you jamming from?

@LibbyKay188 Жыл бұрын

Rest in Peace Chester. We all missing you so much.

@BradleyDS90 Жыл бұрын

Linkin Park was the first band I ever really listened to back in my teen years starting around 03 / 04 and they will always be my favorite band.

@NowandDen83 Жыл бұрын

RIP Chester

@sumit2002a Ай бұрын

I love Linkin Park. You have changed my life and your music always gives tears to my eyes. Thank you for your wonderful music.

@Max-oi6op Жыл бұрын

Hybrid Theory is the first album I ever heard and bought and I know there are so many that share my same experience and have been shaped and by their art.

@Kinabalurocks Жыл бұрын

Amazing band and what an amazing singer with a huge vocal range. Such a loss.

@Lpfamily_ Жыл бұрын

Rest in peace and i love you chester bennington ❤️

@kristalraya730 Жыл бұрын

I love Linkin park still remember the first album dropping and being blown away.

@GabrielCroft Жыл бұрын

I still get goosebumps thinking about it.

@sven467 Жыл бұрын

Mike is so awesome!

@ShadySanny Жыл бұрын

Oh Mike...thanks for being so open

@Schnapsbrennor 4 ай бұрын

Mike was always a little more than 50% of the reason I loved LP, and since rising tied he was the main focus, which is why Im so happy he continues

@chrisx3582 Жыл бұрын

Cmon LP fans, let's make Meteora20 and Lost #1 in the charts!! For Chester, for Mike, for the band.. The LP legacy continues 🤘🤘🤘🤘

@Hagdawa Жыл бұрын

the only reason why i fell in love with music. ❣

@Flathead187 Жыл бұрын

Linkin Park is a great group. R.I.P.

@ejicon3099 Жыл бұрын

Bro. Linkin Park just released a new'ish track. Still alive my friend.

@ejicon3099 Жыл бұрын

@Linkin Parker No Thank you.

@GabrielCroft Жыл бұрын

@@ejicon3099 They're clearly alive, when robots are still spamming them. Lol

@babilx6216 Жыл бұрын

It was

@RIZKY7ze3o Жыл бұрын

Mike! You're back with your Flannel🥹

@manic989 3 ай бұрын

Mike Shinoda = Gem

@brianmcguire5175 Жыл бұрын

It is encouraging to see how Mike has managed the loss. The candid manner in which he can freely discuss it after the fact. One could be tempted to think he hadn't been moved so much by it but that is an impossible thought. I take from this a means for me to try deal with future losses I'll have to get through. Mike has a stability that is admirable and I'm taking notes

@jessicapierce3027 Жыл бұрын

Mike and Chester were close, they said at times they spent more time together than their spouses. I couldn't imagine how I would feel losing someone that close to me, and as a fan I was gutted when I heard about Chester. Mike was there for us fans, he did what he could to stay connected. Mike expressed his feeling, and I'm sure not all of them, in Post Traumatic, he was going through his grieving process while making sure we were OK. All admiration I had for Mike before grew a million times more after.

@jackmehoff2420 Жыл бұрын

Rip Chester. Lp was the soundtrack to my life growing up.

@bighand1530 Жыл бұрын

He will be missed

@MaraBlaine Жыл бұрын

I love Chester. When i saw he died, it was shocked. I crying all night. Rest in peas

@frankgallo2946 Жыл бұрын

I grew up almost the same experience as Chester. Wish I could tell him that his music actually helped me survive and process a lot of fucked up shit ❤

@meow_moments20 Жыл бұрын

My heart still breaks 😞

@hybrid-crossfade-mixes7789 Жыл бұрын

Will the entire interview be uploaded, would really love to see it completely.

@michellewalker5512 10 ай бұрын

This interview is by far one of the best interviews I have ever seen in my life. Makes you think, makes you REALLY THINK! I LOVE IT!

@finnessejets4231 Жыл бұрын

One of the first bands I got exposed as a child. LP will always be my favorite nostalgia forsure

@killer1one1 Жыл бұрын

To be honest, he seems extremely chill and level-headed talking about Chester, especially for having gone through that kind of trauma. I dunno, what I'm trying to say is that it must take an enormous amount of emotional strength and maturity to come out the other side of a tragedy as well as Mike did. Props to him 🙏

@owlbelieveit6811 Жыл бұрын

May be chill on the outside, but inside I imagine it's still very draining for him.

@chateaumangaroo8088 Жыл бұрын

Maybe time has helped since it’s been a few years 😢 Maybe releasing Lost was a way for them to finally let go

@jackmilburn3819 Жыл бұрын

Creating and releasing the solo album "Post Traumatic" would have helped a lot as well.

@mydogeatspuke Жыл бұрын

Time has that effect. It's all still there, it's just not as raw anymore.

@RevoZtuns Жыл бұрын

Can’t believe it’s been more than 5 years since Chester’s passed 😢

@MindruMusic Жыл бұрын

Listen to his solo single "Over and Over". You'll understand how he felt.

@GabrielCroft Жыл бұрын

Amen! Beautiful song, along with "Promises I Can't Keep" & "Nothing Makes Sense Anymore."

@Shad0wC0mpany2 Жыл бұрын

I’m so thankful I got to see them in the Projekt Revolution tour. Great interview!

@irisamanda3922 Жыл бұрын

Me too. I went two years in a row.

@ZxRiGxZ Жыл бұрын

Favorite band ever

@lucyverde8250 Жыл бұрын

I love you Mike❤i Miss you so so so so much Chazzy❤❤❤

@user-rh3fy3zp6r Жыл бұрын

Love LP

@Potent.Puissant Жыл бұрын

Mike’s album Post Traumatic is amazing

@Spooky_515 Жыл бұрын

I relate to what Mike was talking about only for me it was an issue of class. I lived on the poor side of town and went to a Catholic School for the rich. At school I was made fun of for not having new, name brand clothes on everyday and in the neighborhood I was looked at as the preppy boy that was to good to go to school with them. So I totally felt like I didn’t fit in anywhere I went. So makes sense that I like LP’s music