Chester Charles Bennington

ljchaz_bennington@hotmail.com — Thu, 07 Aug 2003 23:33:25 GMT

[[Last post here because it's been requested over a little confusion, chazbennington has taken over this role.. so please go ahead and add him, hes not a clone.. or well rather he is but hes replacing this journal and spot for mbp.. thanks again to everyone that send the kind emails]]

The posted goodbye OOC

ljchaz_bennington@hotmail.com — Tue, 05 Aug 2003 20:02:50 GMT

[[Well, with the departure of "Brad" and "Rob" comes the departure of me. Im very much not following their leave because they chose to.. because no one informed me of anything, but thats beside the point.

Things have been a major lack of fun lately and I have not enjoyed this for a few weeks now, and I need not go into details. For those that have been great friends who I have met and loved through this journal both IC and OOC.. thank you guys for making my experience back as Chester a fun one.. but come this time Im just altogether done with it once more. I've walked away from this role once before and now I am walking away again.

I've my own reasons for leaving and I know there are a couple that would understand.. You know the fun is lost when signing on is a chore, when friends completely stop talking to you, and when choices and things are made and your excluded.. the fun has been missing and this is my goodbye.

Thanks again to the friends I have made and kept and continue to stick by me :) You can contact me via email at ljchaz_bennington@hotmail.com if you would like to keep in touch and you have no means of contacting me :P

Peace.

-Chester Shaped]]

OOC

ljchaz_bennington@hotmail.com — Wed, 04 Jun 2003 14:08:31 GMT

[[This is just to say that I am very aware of his condition and that he is hospitalized, and that all thoughts are being sent with him, now being in charge of the journal I am going to say this OOC, that because we don't know of his ailments and everything the journal will continue as normal, though I am fully aware of whats going on with him.. but it makes for RP very difficult.

My thoughts really are with him as they are a band I do love. Im sure this has been seen before, and people were thinking it was a hoax as it wasn't on a official website, but it has been announced on the LPUnderground.. so afraid what we wanted to deny is true.

I won't be pulling OOC again but just to explain that the journal will be moving as normal.. Also this journal is not maintained by the real Chester for those oblivious to what RP is about, and it is very much friends only.. except on terms like this. Last, please read the disclaimer for any more questions on this.. it is fake. Can't stress that enough.]]

June 3, 2003 : LINKIN PARK'S CHESTER BENNINGTON HOSPITALIZED

Chester Bennington, vocalist for the rock band Linkin Park was admitted to a Los Angeles area hospital last Friday afternoon after an attack of severe back and abdominal pains. Bennington remains hospitalized as doctors are still trying to determine the cause of these ailments

“All touring and video shoot plans in Europe have been put on hold this month as we make sure Chester fully recovers”,states a spokesperson for the band “we wish him the best, and will keep everyone posted as to his condition.

All get-well wishes can be sent to Chester via e-mail at chester@linkinpark.com

The following European dates are being postponed or cancelled:

June
07 Rock Am Ring, Nurburg Germany
08 Rock Im Park, Nuremberg Germany
09 Pinkpop Festival Holland
11 Forum, Copenhagen Denmark
12 Hultsfred Festival Sweden
13 Norwegian Wood Festival, Oslo Norway
15 Berlin Arena Germany
16 T Mobile Arena, Prague Czech Rep
18 Bercy, Paris France
21 Doctor Music Festival, Barcelona Spain
22 Estadio La Peineta, Madrid Spain
23 Alantico Pavilhao, Lisbon Portugal

...

ljchaz_bennington@hotmail.com — Sat, 12 Apr 2003 14:27:42 GMT

Well here we sit folks, once again waiting on my health. Last night's show was cancelled because of this throat infection or something I seemed to have aquired. I guess this is my way of just apologizing for the poor health I seem to have following me. Working on getting back to normal, working on getting my voice back where it should be, so hopefully we can continue on as I hate having to cancel shows over something like this. Takes me back to the rushing and stuff for Meteora.

I am a show stopper, but for all the wrong reasons, so again apologies to those in Evansville that have to wait on this postponed concert.

I'm out as I try to swiftly kick this thing in it balls.

'Tried to give you warning, but everyone ignores me'

ljchaz_bennington@hotmail.com — Sat, 22 Mar 2003 19:16:18 GMT

In trend of following Brad, I have adopted a new AIM name and have ditched the LJBlahBlah whatever. You can now find and IM me at LP Chazzy Chaz. It's more of my nickname now.

Again as a reminder this journal is very much Friends only when it comes to personal things, and all other random thoughts are Public to keep fans on top of whats going down. Add me and I will add you back.

[Please read the disclaimer, I am by no means the real Chester, understand this is a RPG and nothing more, when you add.. understand this.]

'Wounds so deep they never show, they never go away..'

ljchaz_bennington@hotmail.com — Mon, 17 Mar 2003 16:34:21 GMT

Here we go, a little less on the personal note but a little more for the people to check out, below I have a link to the "Meteora Player" and what it does is that it shows upcoming things for our tours, allows you to check and see if other tracks have been added to the player, allows you to check out Somewhere I belong, and allows you to view the video. Just something to help keep up with little things here and there, so check it out.

Yeah it's overdone

ljchaz_bennington@hotmail.com — Mon, 03 Mar 2003 02:51:09 GMT

This is mostly for my amusement since I have had a lot of fun filling them out against my own band mates, and I am sure some of them would love the chance to pay back and I am a curious motherfucker.

I ____ Chester.

Chester is ____.

If I were alone in a room with Chester, I would _______.

I think Chester should _____.

Chester needs ______.

I want to _________ Chester

'Too high or too familiar, sunshine karma killer'

ljchaz_bennington@hotmail.com — Tue, 25 Feb 2003 16:46:01 GMT

First off this will be yet another promotional piece for everyone to keep up to date with as much as I can offer at the time. LPTV is a series we have been featuring, and will continue to feature until the release of Meteora. It is an informational thing for fans to get an inside look at the creative process we took to get where we are, and also to show you around a little bit. The life of recording as we commonly like to refer to it as. So below I have provided a link right to the player, there are currently four episodes out and each brings with them something a little more amusing.. I hope. The current features Brad and I, Brad showing his guitar parts and of course myself pimping the studio.

Somewhere I belong was finally aired yesterday. We had the pleasure to call in a few different radio stations, as a way to touch base back with the fans, hope everyone was listening in!

Speaking of Somewhere I Belong, this Saturday.. March 1st, MTV2 will be showing Making the Video for the single, followed by a 5hr program afterwords dedicated to us, make sure to keep your TV's locked to the channel as it starts at 2pm(Eastern).

Touring right now:
~~2.23.03 Milan~~
2.27.03 Hamburg
3.2.03 Paris
3.5.03 London
3.7.03 Manchester

Summer Sanitarium Tour:
7.4.03 Pontiac, MI
7.6.03 Foxboro, MA
7.13.03 Orlando, FL
7.19.03 Columbus, OH
7.25.03 St Louis, MO
7.27.03 Minneapolis, MN
8.1.03 Denver, CO
8.3.03 Irving, TX

And a bunch cities for the Projekt Revolution 2003 have been listed and mentioned, as of now there are no confirming dates on them but we will be bringing in tote with us, since Jurrasic 5 is no longer on the show.. it will be Xzibit, Mudvayne, and Blindside. Keep your eyes open, come April we will be ready to throw this tour in motion, if your in the following cities:
Rochester
State College
Memphis
New Orleans
El Paso
Albuquerque
Tucson
Phoenix
Salt Lake City
Boise
Spokane
Billings/Bozeman
Rapid City
Council Bluffs
Wichita
Little Rock

And this concludes a little snippet of what's going on, make sure you check out the LPTV link above to catch what's going on!

~~Edit: Link is not working.. I hate hate computers.~~ Fixed.

Promo's

ljchaz_bennington@hotmail.com — Mon, 17 Feb 2003 07:08:02 GMT

Quite brief here folks, we have been doing some major work to get things promoted for the new CD coming out and as something for the fans to check out, we have a street team forming online. So just click this link and sign up, any added support made by the fans is always something we appreciate.

Online Street Team

Meteora: March 24th for those international, March 25th for those here at home

Remember to pass this around, and keep your eyes peeled for "Somewhere I belong" to start rotation on the radio, and of course eyes locked to MTV for Making the Video!

More to follow, but friends only.

Friends Viewing from now on

ljchaz_bennington@hotmail.com — Sun, 09 Feb 2003 02:58:01 GMT

In the followings of a fellow bandmate, I have decided to close my personal life off from those that are not friends of mine. I use this to write personal things and feelings and I have a need to shell off some of these from the outer world.

I will if you wish to continue looking through my journal, add you if you choose to add me to your friends list. I've been toying with this idea and finally, tonight I am putting it into effect. I will be keeping the public posts and announcements unlocked for those that want to keep up with whats going on show wise and tour wise and just general ramblings.

So again, friends only.. add me and I will add back.

Releasing

ljchaz_bennington@hotmail.com — Tue, 04 Feb 2003 18:12:59 GMT

So what is it that makes a band? I think this question has been drifting about a lot lately, because the problems when they smooth out... somehow ripple and create waves. We're stuck back in the middle of yet another turning point. Harsh words are being spoken, jaded feelings are coming into the open, and one member belittles another.

I have been sitting back lately, you know letting the shit flow because there is only really one person that seems to have a problem. We have amongst us what I would call an instigator and really, it's getting old and tiresome. So much that I sit at the point of not wanting to associate or be around him. Every little thing turns to a fight, and everything he has to say is negative and degrading to what he used to consider friends and it wears thin and tires quickly.

Yes Mike, I would be talking about you. I'm not oblivious to your feelings about how you feel I act, or that you can freely voice your words on being a "whore". I don't at this point give two fucks what you think about me, and about who I would like to spend time with. You were after all the same person that was ranting on about marriage and how it's become over rated with others doing it freely, and how love shouldn't be thrown around so carelessly... funny you contradicted your own words. Because someone else is happy and you’re now wallowing in your own destruction, keep your shit to yourself. People make mistakes that is what you told me when you left the band. I would rather see someone split before taking vows, at least then it wasn't such a huge commitment.

Maybe its jealousy.

Moving along, because if I sit and think about all the faults and actions he took... and thinking about the term whore... well you catch my drift, it could be applied right back but I am not settling down to that level, I have to much to look forward to and as long as I take care of myself and the one I care about, the world can fall apart around me and I could care less, and why should I care less? When friends can turn on you behind your back, why bother?

Anyway, things other then the above mentioned have been really good for me. I've received so much affection I believe, in previous ramblings... that my dream is reality. I wake every morning with a peaceful smile on my face, recalling all the subtle smiles, touches, and kisses... how do things get so amazing. I'm blinded by the affects of what another person can offer, this is a whole new sensation... being completed, everything I've ever wanted lays in the palm of my hand, and I cradle it gently afraid that I could rupture or damage it, that other influences might try and destroy it for me. I finally now understand the greater meaning of giving yourself to another, sharing every locked detail and letting the guards down... trusting.

I had more to share but I need to leave for now, my attention is being requested.

OOC Update

ljchaz_bennington@hotmail.com — Sat, 18 Jan 2003 19:28:51 GMT

[This will be the new journal for Chester, I've carried it over from the former chazzy_b, all the entries below this one are from when I originally took it over, and I know it is a pain to switch journals and names but bear with me here, all the entries except the most recent two have been cut-tagged to save the spam hassle. AIM name and stuff is all the same.]

Meteora

ljchaz_bennington@hotmail.com — Sat, 18 Jan 2003 19:25:29 GMT

I don't do pictures often but with the new album coming I just thought a little proper boosting couldn't hurt for those that feel out of the loop with whats going on. Meteora. Remember that name and remember this date 3.24.03 for international, and 3.25.03 for US. We are gearing up as much as we can, and a flyer made by a fan has been floating around, so I will post it and show it for those to see. Remember this is all done for the fans and because we love what we do, ups and downs all alike and Brad just gave me a swift kick in the ass about all this.