Today Linkin Park posted an extremely emotional video for the song ‘One More Light’. The video is the number 1 trending video on Youtube and has already brought in more than half million views in a few hours. It features the late Chester Bennington performing right in front of fans with cell phone lights glowing up an arena, interspersed with footage from the band’s career dating back to the late 90’s. It’s a moving piece of art that brings this already tense ballad into a new perspective considering Bennington’s tragic suicide death in July.
The music world and LP fans are still reeling from Bennington’s death and today his widow Talinda shared a video of the singer filmed just “36 hours” before his passing. She did this to show a light into “what depression looks like” and how it’s never obvious or easily visible.
This is what depression looked like to us just 36 hrs b4 his death. He loved us SO much & we loved him. #fuckdepression #MakeChesterProud pic.twitter.com/VW44eOER4k
— Talinda Bennington (@TalindaB) September 16, 2017
The video was directed by LP members Joe Hahn and Mike Shinoda. In the video post they expressed more insight on the song and this video.“It has been incredibly emotional to work on this, and especially to watch it. I feel that by doing it, 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. As we move forward to the Hollywood Bowl show and beyond, I think about the people that connect with the band, outside and inside our circle. This video is a gesture of good will to the people that want that connection.” says Joe Hahn. “One More Light was written with the intention of sending love to those who lost someone. We now find ourselves on the receiving end. 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.” says Mike Shinoda.
Today the band also announced a tribute show to Chester Bennington set to take place at the Hollywood Bowl in California on October 22nd. More info that here. LP is expected to be joined on stage by fellow musicians and guest as they perform in celebration of Chester’s life and career.
On July 25th, when Linkin Park would have been performing in the 101WKQX Lounge in Chicago, we celebrated the life of Chester Bennington with over an hour of his music and words, insight from Dr. Drew, your calls and lots of love. Thank you for listening <3 Lauren O’Neil
