Alexander BokulevDeputy Head of Editorial Board SportAll materialsChester Bennington became the shrill voice of his generation and the musical symbol of an entire era. The influence of the lead singer of Linkin Park and the work of the cult rock band even extended to the world of sports, to which the vocalist himself had a noticeable relationship. Born in Phoenix (Arizona, USA), Bennington disrupted the tour because of basketball, he had a difficult childhood, scarred by numerous problems with violence and destructive substances. This was reflected in the later life of the performer. Chester was helped to fight addictions, physical and mental ailments not only by music, but also by his love for sports. Basketball became Bennington's personal passion. Despite the modest growth for this sport (178 centimeters), the musician actively showed himself on the playground. In 2015, Chester even broke his ankle during a match. He tried out with crutches and a knee rollator, and Linkin Park didn't want to cancel the tour. However, this step still had to be taken due to the need for surgical intervention.
