She brought him into this world and seems to have loved him. She has every right to her opinion about her own creation. Eminem is ironically doing the same thing he's preaching against. He has fuelled his crazed Stans to go and attack Chester's mama bear.
She is Chester's mom. That's it. She's not LPs manager or a member of the band. They sat decomposing as artists for seven plus years! You say it's not fair to you. It's not fair to the other members of the band they can't carry on as a band they started! Chester himself even said the music is more important than one person. Have they once said "This is Chester's replacement?" No. They have simply said we want to start a new chapter. Frankly I feel she needs to take a step back.
@@Hypersite64learn the difference between having a new singer join so the band can continue to make music, and then joining just to be a knockoff Chester or replacement. It’s not like she’s trying to be him she’s different.
Some people feel the band is moving on too quickly? 7 years is quickly? Christ if they want to lambast the band for supposedly moving on quickly after 7 years,I shudder to think how they'd feel about AC/DC bringing in Brian Johnson in 1980 mere months after Bon Scott's death. 🤦♂️ The fact is after such a long period,the band has every right to bring someone else in if they want. They're not the first to bring in new members and they won't be the last.
@@rodriguezmsot yes but the band wanted to change the name and Chester didn't allow it, in this case Linkin Park didn't even consider the possibility of that
@@melzinha6266actually they did consider going under a new name but when the chemistry clicked and it felt like Linkin Park again? That was when Shinoda decided rightfully to continue using the LP moniker.
@@melzinha6266 and LP don't doesn't want to change the name - it's their own right. Chester was legendary and probably LP wouldn't be that famous whitout he's vocals but he wasn't the whole band. In my opinion Mike created Linkin Park and always was a heart of it.
LP sucks. Meteora was decent. Let's face it, casual fans and listeners don't know other band members names but they know who Chester was. They probably know about Mike too since he constantly mentiones that he's the boss but Chester was the face of the band and very popular public figure in entertainement industry. Continuing without him (and few more OG members) is not same band. If you wanna be delusional, go ahead, but this is whole another project and should go under different name regardless of who's the main composer. LP is a cash cow and it's name alone guarantees huge crowd (read : huge money) , if they went under some other name, they would play clubs at best.
@@AmatPadilNique I literary said they suck and you still assume that I'm listening to them ? Wow. I'm just spitting facts. If you think that this is the same band, you're either blind & deaf or completely delusional.
Chester was not a founding member of LP and Mike wrote most of the songs. They've waited 7 years...and now they have all the rights to make music again. Chester didn't have a good relationship with his mother. She should hold back from making such statements. She just wants to create hatred towards Emily! I'm looking forward to the new album !
His mom can be upset about someone else singing Linkin park's songs that chester sang. She is expressing her sadness. Eminem might be right that portraying them in public would not solve anything- it would bring Emily more hate, but her feelings are valid. Many chester fans are truly upset over this decision and don't want to hear the new singer. And tbh she's not that good compared to chester, vocally and expressively.
@mohakgupta3749 Emily is a fantastic singer. Their sell-out tour shows that. People who are "hurt" by this are idiots. It's pathetic. Expecting a band to stop making music - which is their job, is disgusting and naive. So they should all go broke because "fans" don't like that they still have music to write? Btw Mike wrote every single song...not Chester, LP is his band as he is the founder. The real reason she's annoyed is that the income from the new songs don't pay out to the Bennington family - nor should they.
I do like though how everybody is saying Emily isn't replacing chester but when you go on spotify, he literally is replaced with her and no where in sight😂 keep up the copium.
His mom is stupid. This is no different than when Chester fronted STP. I think that his willingness to replace a more iconic front man than himself should open the door for someone to replace him.
The songs doesnt belong to Chester, it was meant for the fans. This is like saying your mom doesnt deserve to be happy and find a new partner after your father passed away just because you dont want to erase the memories of your dad.
Chester would not have wanted the band to die with him. I'd rather Linkin Park keep playing his songs and creating more music, than let his legacy die and be forgotten.
I have a lot of questions to a mum of someone, who was abused in a childhood and who died of suicide. But I know the answer to those questions - it wouldn’t be her fault and her responsibility. Her public comments are words of someone, who is never at fault and who is a victim of circumstances herself all the time. Those are words of someone, who only got used to take and not to give. Words of someone, who isn’t taking responsibility for what they say or thinking of the consequences. “Let the world know that my feelings are hurt but what effect it’s going to make - I don’t care”. That’s what I see when I read her comments.
The guys have grieved for a long time and are finally ready to continue moving forward. Singing his songs isn't trying to erase him but keep the words alive, everybody knows they're Chester's songs. They've learned how to live with the loss of a friend and are ready to move forward again.
Chester (R.I.P) will forever be Remembered in many hearts across the world, BUT Chester (R.I.P) is not Linkin Park, He was apart of it, The band together is Linkin Park, I can say after listening to Dead Sara, The Emptiness Machine and Heavy Is The Crown, Emily Armstrong is not a Replacement, She is continuing his Legacy, getting better as a Vocalist at each performance, Mike chose her for a reason, i saw what that reason is, She has that Energy, that emotional connection to the songs that Chester (R.I.P), She cries while singing what he sang so beautifully, not to change how it sounds, but to strengthen her Vocals to it, Mike knows What He's Done, As an Artist, As a Musician and as a International Icon, Linkin Park is back already at Number 1 as usual, Let's support and not discourage, Chesters (R.I.P) mom may struggle with all this at 1st, who wouldn't? I hope later on, she finds peace with Mike, Emily and the rest of Linkin Park to see them into the future, Continuing her Sons legacy!
Would of loved that but I think it would of been top tier with Chester.... I mean we could still maybe get it with Emily who knows? I know there was an interview where Mike said he would be up to working with Eminem if the stars aligned
The truth and it's already revealed in Rolling Stones is that Chester's mom confused Linkin Park with Grey Daze. Back in the past, Sean Dowdell tell to Chester if he quitted Grey Daze, they'll replace him with a female singer and it happened during summer 98 and Chester joined Linkin Park. It's written in the Dowdell biography. It could be cool if you share the true version of this drama. Even Chester's ex-wife confirmed this.
If people are upset about Emily singing Chester's songs, does that mean they are also upset when another band does a cover of those same songs? What about when someone sings them at karaoke? I mean, there's not much difference to it..
listen, the band wasn't one person. The band did what the band wanted and that's it. Let these musicians do what they want and everyone else can enjoy the music or kick rocks. That man is gone let him rest in peace.
She has every right to be upset, but this is the real world, no one cares about your feelings, and it was never Chester's band, and if L.P want to continue with a new singer, they should. She may have a valid reason to be upset, but it doesn't make her right.
Her feelings are valid especially the part where "they would let her know." But those songs are not her son's songs. Mike is the writer, if anything, those were Mike's songs. Sorry Chester fans, Mike is Linkin Park
'especially the part where "they would let her know." ' No, invalid. She pushes the "Chester was Killed for trying to expose a pedo ring" conspiracy, which has accused Mike of being involved. The only thing she deserves is a slander/defamation case, she does not deserve nor is entitled to being consulted about the band her son wasn't even present for the founding of deciding to continue on with a new singer. The fact that her and Chester's black sheep son Jamie think they deserve to be kept in the loop by someone they have actively accused of murdering his band mate shows that this isn't about Chester to them, but their own egos and desire for attention off of Chester's back.
@@rashira9610Jaime ended up getting free tickets to one of their concerts and actually had a good time there apparently lmao I really do have to question how much of his ramblings are down to him having serious mental problems vs him just trying to get some freebies using his dad's name.
Who brought those songs to life. Take Chester and his insane talent out of the picture, maybe they would have made it, maybe not. The Mike and Chester duo and Chester's vocals were what people loved. I wish the best for them but people don;t hate the new LP chapter they miss the emotions and passion and stage presence Chester brought.
Mike Shinoda wrote most of hit songs of Linkin Park. If anyone has the right to decide what to do with band, thats him. And why band should care what Chesters mom feeling? Her son didn't care about bands future, when he did what he did. So they can do whatever they want and not looking back.
He was planning to leave the band, supposedly, because he didn't like the way he was being treated, and he wanted to move on. Also, he was making changes in his life, and to he didn't care about the band's future and doing what he did (suicide) sounds insensitive.
Mike shinoda is always wanted to replace Chester Bennington and that’s why Chester was planning to leave linkin park not because Chester wasn’t loyal to the band And when Chester was alive Mike was threatening him to replace him by a girl
It’s been 7 years , they retired as a band for that time , they’re reviving it making new music and HONORING Chester by performing his old vocals and songs with Emily - it’s nothing but respectful.
It must be hard for a mother. But they are not her Sons songs. They are Linkin Park songs. And as hard it must be, Linkin Park has a right to move on. To live their lifes again and make music. Chester and the past of linkin park will always be there. No one wants to erase something. But they want to go on now and i think thats a very human thing
She's not being fair. That being said it is understandable why She's upset. However, she has no say in what they do. But a simple courtesy to her to give her the update would have prevented her responding thus way. They dont owe her that but she claims they said they would so...
Quickly is not 7 years, but 7 weeks. That said, in an athlete life to give up even a single month can be tragic. Maybe for an artist that's not the same, but still Armstrong - and the other guys - is ready to shine now, not when Chester's Mom will be ready to approve it. And maybe - to her - she has no right to sing her son's albums, but what RIGHTS does SHE have to STOP a WHOLE BAND CARREER? I'm sorry if I sound a bit harsh and disrespectful, and I'm sorry if it is true that Linkin Park didn't reach out for her, but to me her actions feel way too egoistic.
What people need to understand is, they are not chester songs, they are linkin park songs, chester was the last member to enter the band when they formed, linkin park started with mike, while i feel for her emotionally, her atitude toward them and emily is far from justifiable, she is not a manager or a linkin park member, she is chester mom's and thats it, they dont need permition for anything from her.
I don’t think his mom is being fair. And I’m not sure what she means by “moved on too soon”. It’s been 7 years since the band actually did anything. Doesn’t help how his oldest son is even ranting about how Mike is a bad person all because of allegations(meaning not necessarily true) about Emily(in which she clarified. And yes. She should be allowed to explain things before people jump into conclusions).
Idk bands have done this before so it’s not new, people get upset and get over it. Some stay with the band and some don’t. If the band wants to keep making a living off playing the style of music Linkin Park makes, I say let them.
His mom is entitled to her feelings, but that doesn't mean she is right or wrong. She lost her child and can't make sense of it. Put yourself in her shoes.
Chester's mother does not need to support Linkin Park for continuing on without their longtime frontman but she has to understand that her son went through the ups and downs with fame then it ended in an unexpected time. Even the band was shocked and disheartened by his passing but Susan needs to understand that this is their life, their band, and she shouldn't get in the way nor tell them how they can't or shouldn't carry on without Chester. She can't dictate on how to run their band. If the band is able to carry on without him, we have to be respectful about it as they through so much since losing their best friend. Susan wasn't in Chester's life when he was a teenager and adult, she only rekindled her relationship with her son the last couple years of his life. Since he passed, she's sadden that she didn't have enough time with her son.
The problem that these "fans" have with Emily, is that she is not Chester. It's not her or the bands fault that he died. They are right that they want to start again, they are doing it the right way. And she is doing all she can to honor the legacy of the music.
Losing a loved one is a huge thing that will never stop hurting, but if these songs are Chester's legacy, by all means we should all sing them, also everyone who's been in a band will understand that the songs are made with the feelings and passion of all members of the band so they should decide what to do with them and we should let a beautiful band keep making beautiful music if they have the inspiration for it and the strength to move on.
It was time to move forward. They aren't trying to erase Chester and there's no replacing him. But Emily deserves a chance before we break out the pitchforks and torches.
That's his mom and she said how she felt. Eminem is right for asking about the benefits of talking about it publicly. And it's not Emily's fault that she is now covering the LP songs with the LP band; without it being a tribute to Chester. So, it feels right that his mom feels like being betrayed by the band. Now, the next perspective is now from the band. It is clear that LP is Mike's band. Chester is a lead singer. Mike wrote everything on Hybrid Theory. Chester's job was the touch of magic. He turned Mike's ideas into reality. Nobody will ever be able to sing those song and get compliments. No matter who sings them. Chester sang them with emotions to impress the rock and pop fans. He screamed the life out of his throat to impress the metal fans and he sang with an attitude to impress the hiphopheads. Nobody's going to replicate that ever. And it's kinda same with everyone in the band. You can see how everyone miss Rob. You can see how everyone miss a guitarist with headphones on their live shows. His name is Big Bad Brad. So, this approach from the band is organic and honest. Even without any approval from Chester's mom. But the main reason why this is getting huge spotlight is because of press. There is no need to twist the words's meaning. There is no need to point at people for engagement. Just like what Eminem said, there has been no positivity out of it being said publicly and it being the topic to discuss by fans of Linkin Park. I mean if Chester was dead on 2023 then it was a topic worthy of discussion but he died on 2017. It's almost a decade now. And not to forget that there was a tribute band touring with someone who looked like Chester and was singing some songs trying to sound like Chester. I am not related to Chester and that felt very uncomfortable to watch compared to what the new Linkin Park is doing in concerts.
To be honest, they didn’t move on quickly. They paused for 7 years… No one ever expected they would come back. But now they’ve made a decision and found someone in Emily who can create her own place in the band. Chester’s mom shouldn’t feel hurt by this-she should be happy that the songs her son created will be sung again and brought to a new generation of LP fans
I think what matters is what Chester would think. I guess we can all agree that we would never know but depending how he left us, he sure wouldn't have had nothing against his friends continuing playing music, amongst all problems he had, that was probably not on his worries list.
You can’t tell someone how long it should take someone to get “ over it “ individuals can only carry their own weight. Regardless what the Band has intentions. It’s subjective.
She's grieving. I agree with Em but emotions are probably high right now. And also its a full time gig and would not do well to stall the band than its already is.
Emily is so down to earth and so talented rockstar i am sure Chester is happy about her. LP spend so many years in silence. This is a fresh new start and we need to support it. GOD BLESS METALHEADS.
They probably didn't let the mom know because if even she knew there's a chance that it could get leaked. It was all just about it being leaked and that's totally understandable
Mike Shinoda is a founding member of Linkin Park. Chester was not. Neither Mike, Emily nor any other band member ended Chester’s participation in Linkin Park. Chester did. He was a tortured soul, but his suicide was a crushing blow to everyone, including his band members. They have grieved his loss, and they are moving forward. Good for them! If she cares about Chester’s bandmates at all, his mother should celebrate with them. If she is still grieving and can’t move forward yet, she should not stand in their way.
People need to understand chester would not want the band to not be allowed to move on without him, this is just ridiculous that we have people acting like this over the band starting up again.
The whole notion of "they're trying to erase the past" is confusing. Where did they get this idea? Did they not notice the two box-sets released over the past 7 years celebrating everything Hybrid Theory and Meteora? And then the release of a 'Greatest Hits' album celebrating an unreleased song in "Friendly Fire"? Not to mention the numerous mini press tours the bandmates went through with each release, candidly answering and celebrating the life of Chester? Respectfully, the Intellectual Property of "Linkin Park" does not just belong to one band member. Moreover, the genesis of the band are Mike Shinoda, Joe Hahn, and Brad Delson.
The rest of the band have the same right to play those songs as Chester did. It's their songs, not Chester's only. And to have another person singing those lyrics it doesn't replace Chester's figure, but make those songs more universal, part not only of Chester's life, but part of many others that can relate with it, and keeping touring and playing and singing those songs makes Chester's message fell alive a get through many other generations that are starting now to appreciate Chester's work, even if he's not here anymore.
Wherever he is, I'm sure that Chester is happy to hear his songs again... Linkin Park real Fans (not the Haters) are happy to have this band back again , making new songs ecc ecc
But she and every one else has to understand that Chester WAS NOT a founding member however Mike was, technically it’s Mike’s band and he doesnt want his band to die too❤❤❤
This is the kind of parent they only know is their child, but they don't know it as a child. they knew that his son just sang, but he didn't know what his son was singing and what it was for. even chester will be happy if a new vocalist joins, not only because of the legacy but to pass on the feelings to the listeners. looks like chester's mom forgot the lyrics to one of his songs titled NUMB "Can't you see that you're smothering me? Holding too tightly, afraid to lose control 'Cause everything that you thought I would be Has fallen apart right in front of you"
If LP was a corporation with innovative products, it’s like saying they can’t keep innovating and selling their products b/c one of their executives died. LP IS a business with years of innovation. I welcome Emily taking over in the C suite.
I think she wouldn't have even opened her mouth if Chester was alive. He had openly said how his parents parents were not there for him when he needed them. Now she has the audacity to come out of the woodworks.
⚠️The point is⚠️: They knew the hurtful words will lead Chester ending his own life; that’s the most dodgy way to avoiding crime! So, they can get rid of Chester with a replacement that probably won’t paid as much as Chester! That’s how the music band I was in; got rid of me but stolen my songs!
too quickly???? they waited years after what happened. They pay enough respect and Emily is not a replaciment, they are not erasing the past. They are moving on and never forgetting Chester. They need this
How the hell is 7 years moving on too quickly? I get that it's difficult seeing someone else sing the old LP songs but the band has to move on at some point and like it or not, Emily is the way forward and she sounds amazing. Loving the new music so far.
I dont agree with his mom,but understand. I wonder how she feels about the tribute band singing all LPs songs,he sounds so much like Chester it's kinda freaky. I think Emily is killin it,and doing all songs justice. RIP Chester,you'll never be forgotten. 😢
"Son's" songs? They were Shinoda's songs for the most part, and I'm pretty sure Chester would WANT Linkin Park to find a new vocalist to sing the songs that he himself wrote, and the songs that Shinoda's wrote.
I think that the assertion that LP is trying to erase anything having to do with Chester is where she crossed the line. She can have her own feelings, even express that she doesn't like the band for moving on, but they waited for years. Before they released new music, they released tracks Chester sang on that hadn't previously been released. At the livestream, they said that Chester was coming through the audience, and Emily put her mic to the crowd enough that that line didn't feel like just a line. I feel for her, I really do, but she crossed a line I am uncomfortable with.
The past is in the past. It will not be gone if you keep it in your heart. But the present is what's at present. You have to live in the present or be gone like the past. LIVE ON!
I think Mike and the band were very respectful to all the grieving fans and Chester’s family after He passed. He waited 7 years to start the band back up! I think the Foos waited like 5 minutes to get a new drummer after Taylor passed and they were back on the road.
the only thing i dont like about emily is that she doesn’t have enough practice. she literally said during the live performance that she JUST learned to sing something like that.
Chester's mom says she feels betrayed. Has she even once stopped to think that maybe LP's fans felt betrayed by Chester's decision to commit suicide? Most likely she has not.
Obviously Chester's mother didn't learn ANYTHING from that one specific cutscene in Ace Combat 7, where someone called out a scientist that we should put away our past and behave like mature adults. If she wouldn't accept it, she might as well be condemned like the goddamn Belkans.
She is the first reason why Chester was upset about his childhood, about his addictions. It was Mike and the band that helped him recover. They helped him pull out of that cesspool. It was Talinda who gave him the support that he wanted from his partner. His bloodlined family, all of them, sidelined him when he wanted closure. And now that he passed away, they all wanted credits, shares, etc. No matter how successful you are, there will always be lame-ass people in your life sucking your peace out. I won't be surprised if tomorrow a new research or investigation publishes to say he was on a call with one of those buttholes and they said something that made him awfully depressed so he chose to take his life. That's how insane his mom, sister and 1st wife are. Eww!
It’s hardly “too quickly”. Also isn’t a replacement. Those aren’t just Chester’s songs. It’s linkin park’s as a unit. Anyway, it’s not just one sided. So there can’t be a simple answer, I just think it’s mad that she even said it was too fast or whatever.
He’s not really calling her out. That makes it sound like he’s throwing some kind of diss… really I think he’s just trying to lend some wisdom and protect Emily from hate
its sad but its been 7 years they need and have to start this new chapter, i understand her feelings but at this point she has nothing to do with LP anymore, Emily is a amazing addition
If they said they would talk to her if they ever decided to continue and then didn't, then yes she has a right to be upset. Now, I do think she went too far by insulting Emily's singing, calling it screeching, but I do think if they promised her they'd talk to her first and then didn't do that, she absolutely has the right to be upset. I don't agree that they shouldn't be doing this. They're musicians, and they're making music. They're happy to continue, and I don't think Chester would've wanted Linkin Park to end just because he's not here. But I do understand why she wouldn't want to listen to LP without Chester; I wouldn't either in her position.
What Chester want for the band - we will never know. His mother can tell what she feels with this situation, she lost her son and that is one of the terrible things ever!
No one should care what his mum thinks. This in itself is ridiculous of she has no legal claims to Linkin Park. And I don't like the new singer either but would support the band because it is their decision and their right to do whatever they want.
Considering all the childhood trauma Chester talked about through his art and harbored through his life, I don't trust his parents at all. It makes sense that a person that either caused their child trauma or watched it happen would take the chance to incite drama the first chance they get.
Her feelings might be valid but those aren't Chesters songs. They were those of Linkin Park. I am not sure if those songs should be left untouched. Especially since there have alwazs been lots of adaptations and the old versions still exist. It's not like they were replaced.
Avenged Sevenfold lost their drummer back in 2009...they were also thinking about the end but....... The Rev's (dead drummer's) sister told them that he would only want them to continue what they do the best... music and make people happy..... im pretty sure Chester would love the same for his friends.....
2 of his close friends from D12(Bugz and Proof) were murdered between the time span of 1997 and 2006, so the loss of a mate in a music group depends on the genre can lay heavily on a mindset
I was conflicted at first.. I felt like they should've started a new band, then again they might not have gotten the exposure they have now even though the release of the emptyness machine was bonckers + 80% of the band was already known as LP. So for franchising purposes I totally understand it as the music itself still feels LP. Then I was conflicted about her singing the "Chester" vocals from the old songs. To me it still doesn't feel right in the sense of it just doesn't sound "good", it's okay in its own way but it just doesn't have the Oomph it used to have. So for me personally I think they shouldn't put to much time into the old LP songs but rather focus on what is all new. This won't makes us forget about the old LP, but it will make less ppl annoyed (i think) It will also make more ppl realise she's a good vocalist and not trying to replace anybody (even though no one ever had the intention of trying to replace Chester) For me it has come to the point that I don't care about "who the band is" as long as the tune, lyrics, environment, atmosphere is good.. i'm ready to get a concussion 😆
Dear Chester's Mother, your feelings are noted, but negated by the fact that your son made a consious decision to do what he did when he took his own life. The band owes him nothing as Chester punched a hole in all their lives and livelihoods when he did that. Chester was a great singer and yes, he is truly missed, but basically, he quit the band without notice and the band decided to move on SEVEN years later. The band owes Chester nothing and the band owes you and your grandson absolutely nothing.
Is it wrong for his Mom to think it's disrespectful that Emily has joined Linkin Park?
It's not her band and wasn't really Chester band either . Mike shinoda is a founding member.
She brought him into this world and seems to have loved him. She has every right to her opinion about her own creation. Eminem is ironically doing the same thing he's preaching against. He has fuelled his crazed Stans to go and attack Chester's mama bear.
@@JoeLouis-hc7mm He was undoubtedly the most liked member. Stop it.
NO
@@-dp8hx that doesn't mean the band should stop moving forward
She is Chester's mom. That's it. She's not LPs manager or a member of the band. They sat decomposing as artists for seven plus years! You say it's not fair to you. It's not fair to the other members of the band they can't carry on as a band they started! Chester himself even said the music is more important than one person.
Have they once said "This is Chester's replacement?" No. They have simply said we want to start a new chapter.
Frankly I feel she needs to take a step back.
Well said.
Yeah she’s his mom but she was the problem with his life being ruined by his depression.
Amen
so just to nitpick if you need a new singer/writer and you hiring someone new that is indeed a replacement
@@Hypersite64learn the difference between having a new singer join so the band can continue to make music, and then joining just to be a knockoff Chester or replacement. It’s not like she’s trying to be him she’s different.
Some people feel the band is moving on too quickly? 7 years is quickly? Christ if they want to lambast the band for supposedly moving on quickly after 7 years,I shudder to think how they'd feel about AC/DC bringing in Brian Johnson in 1980 mere months after Bon Scott's death. 🤦♂️ The fact is after such a long period,the band has every right to bring someone else in if they want. They're not the first to bring in new members and they won't be the last.
This is the example I use when I hear people IRL.
The band members asked Bons mom if she would mad about and she told them to keep moving forward. AC/DC , behind the music, VH1.
Or queen having Adam lambert
Iron Maiden also comes to mind.
What do they mean "her son's songs?" Aren't they the band's songs? It wasn't a solo project, bands replace members all the time, look at ACDC.
Chester replaced Scott Weiland in Stone Temple Pilots from 2013 to 2015.
Mrs Bennington is a failure...
@@rodriguezmsot yes but the band wanted to change the name and Chester didn't allow it, in this case Linkin Park didn't even consider the possibility of that
@@melzinha6266actually they did consider going under a new name but when the chemistry clicked and it felt like Linkin Park again? That was when Shinoda decided rightfully to continue using the LP moniker.
@@melzinha6266 and LP don't doesn't want to change the name - it's their own right. Chester was legendary and probably LP wouldn't be that famous whitout he's vocals but he wasn't the whole band. In my opinion Mike created Linkin Park and always was a heart of it.
While Chester's mom feelings might be valid , that doesn't make her right.
It’s not valid because she was the problem with Chester’s life being f//3.
Mrs Bennington is a failure...
LP sucks. Meteora was decent. Let's face it, casual fans and listeners don't know other band members names but they know who Chester was. They probably know about Mike too since he constantly mentiones that he's the boss but Chester was the face of the band and very popular public figure in entertainement industry.
Continuing without him (and few more OG members) is not same band. If you wanna be delusional, go ahead, but this is whole another project and should go under different name regardless of who's the main composer.
LP is a cash cow and it's name alone guarantees huge crowd (read : huge money) , if they went under some other name, they would play clubs at best.
@@Džejms_Bong Then don't listen to LP, easy, just find a pair of ear plugs, put in your ears & don't listen to LP...
@@AmatPadilNique I literary said they suck and you still assume that I'm listening to them ? Wow.
I'm just spitting facts. If you think that this is the same band, you're either blind & deaf or completely delusional.
When it comes to having terrible mothers, Eminem knows what he is talking about!
I was gonna say the same thing !
Chester was not a founding member of LP and Mike wrote most of the songs. They've waited 7 years...and now they have all the rights to make music again. Chester didn't have a good relationship with his mother. She should hold back from making such statements. She just wants to create hatred towards Emily! I'm looking forward to the new album !
His mom can be upset about someone else singing Linkin park's songs that chester sang. She is expressing her sadness. Eminem might be right that portraying them in public would not solve anything- it would bring Emily more hate, but her feelings are valid. Many chester fans are truly upset over this decision and don't want to hear the new singer. And tbh she's not that good compared to chester, vocally and expressively.
@@mohakgupta3749 SHE caused part of Chester's pain. Now she's playing the loving mom. So thanks but no.
@mohakgupta3749 Emily is a fantastic singer. Their sell-out tour shows that.
People who are "hurt" by this are idiots. It's pathetic.
Expecting a band to stop making music - which is their job, is disgusting and naive. So they should all go broke because "fans" don't like that they still have music to write?
Btw Mike wrote every single song...not Chester, LP is his band as he is the founder.
The real reason she's annoyed is that the income from the new songs don't pay out to the Bennington family - nor should they.
I do like though how everybody is saying Emily isn't replacing chester but when you go on spotify, he literally is replaced with her and no where in sight😂 keep up the copium.
His mom is stupid. This is no different than when Chester fronted STP. I think that his willingness to replace a more iconic front man than himself should open the door for someone to replace him.
The songs doesnt belong to Chester, it was meant for the fans.
This is like saying your mom doesnt deserve to be happy and find a new partner after your father passed away just because you dont want to erase the memories of your dad.
Perfect point
PERFECT Example!!!
Mrs Bennington is a failure...
Mike was always the creative force behind the songs. He started it with Mark Wakefield
Chester would not have wanted the band to die with him. I'd rather Linkin Park keep playing his songs and creating more music, than let his legacy die and be forgotten.
It's her fault for giving Chester such a bad childhood
it's her fault for not being there when Chester was at his lowest point in life
Screw you Mrs Bennington...
@@revoltin85 her fault he got depressed enough to hang himself
Y'all so immature with your words
@@bikasspung3911 I agree
I have a lot of questions to a mum of someone, who was abused in a childhood and who died of suicide. But I know the answer to those questions - it wouldn’t be her fault and her responsibility. Her public comments are words of someone, who is never at fault and who is a victim of circumstances herself all the time. Those are words of someone, who only got used to take and not to give. Words of someone, who isn’t taking responsibility for what they say or thinking of the consequences. “Let the world know that my feelings are hurt but what effect it’s going to make - I don’t care”. That’s what I see when I read her comments.
The guys have grieved for a long time and are finally ready to continue moving forward. Singing his songs isn't trying to erase him but keep the words alive, everybody knows they're Chester's songs. They've learned how to live with the loss of a friend and are ready to move forward again.
Just because he was the popular band member it doesn't make it his band? She has no right to be upset.
Exactly.
Here here!! 👍
But Chester loved Emily's band, he admired their style, Emily is very, very talented, I think Chester would be happy
"Moving on too quickly"? Like how long you need to grief? 100 years?
Apparently.
10 years 😂
Chester (R.I.P) will forever be Remembered in many hearts across the world, BUT Chester (R.I.P) is not Linkin Park, He was apart of it, The band together is Linkin Park, I can say after listening to Dead Sara, The Emptiness Machine and Heavy Is The Crown, Emily Armstrong is not a Replacement, She is continuing his Legacy, getting better as a Vocalist at each performance, Mike chose her for a reason, i saw what that reason is, She has that Energy, that emotional connection to the songs that Chester (R.I.P), She cries while singing what he sang so beautifully, not to change how it sounds, but to strengthen her Vocals to it, Mike knows What He's Done, As an Artist, As a Musician and as a International Icon, Linkin Park is back already at Number 1 as usual, Let's support and not discourage, Chesters (R.I.P) mom may struggle with all this at 1st, who wouldn't? I hope later on, she finds peace with Mike, Emily and the rest of Linkin Park to see them into the future, Continuing her Sons legacy!
For some people chester was linkin park actually they became famous worldwide after he ǰoined them
no offense, but linkin park gets nowhere without Chester's vocals.
Linkin Park & Eminem collab...❤️❤️
God no!
@jackieb.2642 Yes crybaby
The album with jayz was siik, one with em would be awesome too, if they could mesh the styles
Yaaazzz!
Would of loved that but I think it would of been top tier with Chester.... I mean we could still maybe get it with Emily who knows? I know there was an interview where Mike said he would be up to working with Eminem if the stars aligned
The truth and it's already revealed in Rolling Stones is that Chester's mom confused Linkin Park with Grey Daze. Back in the past, Sean Dowdell tell to Chester if he quitted Grey Daze, they'll replace him with a female singer and it happened during summer 98 and Chester joined Linkin Park. It's written in the Dowdell biography.
It could be cool if you share the true version of this drama. Even Chester's ex-wife confirmed this.
If people are upset about Emily singing Chester's songs, does that mean they are also upset when another band does a cover of those same songs? What about when someone sings them at karaoke? I mean, there's not much difference to it..
Mom I understand, but your son died by suicide. Don't push Emily down when she is clearly a fan of Chester and LP
listen, the band wasn't one person. The band did what the band wanted and that's it. Let these musicians do what they want and everyone else can enjoy the music or kick rocks. That man is gone let him rest in peace.
She has every right to be upset, but this is the real world, no one cares about your feelings, and it was never Chester's band, and if L.P want to continue with a new singer, they should.
She may have a valid reason to be upset, but it doesn't make her right.
Her feelings are valid especially the part where "they would let her know." But those songs are not her son's songs. Mike is the writer, if anything, those were Mike's songs. Sorry Chester fans, Mike is Linkin Park
'especially the part where "they would let her know." '
No, invalid. She pushes the "Chester was Killed for trying to expose a pedo ring" conspiracy, which has accused Mike of being involved. The only thing she deserves is a slander/defamation case, she does not deserve nor is entitled to being consulted about the band her son wasn't even present for the founding of deciding to continue on with a new singer.
The fact that her and Chester's black sheep son Jamie think they deserve to be kept in the loop by someone they have actively accused of murdering his band mate shows that this isn't about Chester to them, but their own egos and desire for attention off of Chester's back.
well said mann...
@@rashira9610Jaime ended up getting free tickets to one of their concerts and actually had a good time there apparently lmao I really do have to question how much of his ramblings are down to him having serious mental problems vs him just trying to get some freebies using his dad's name.
Chester is the one who added soul to those songs 😅otherwise they wouldn’t have been so successful
Who brought those songs to life. Take Chester and his insane talent out of the picture, maybe they would have made it, maybe not. The Mike and Chester duo and Chester's vocals were what people loved. I wish the best for them but people don;t hate the new LP chapter they miss the emotions and passion and stage presence Chester brought.
Chester's mom is just another hypocrit, remember the song "NUMB" it wasn't said by the fans it was said by Chester.
Mike Shinoda wrote most of hit songs of Linkin Park. If anyone has the right to decide what to do with band, thats him. And why band should care what Chesters mom feeling? Her son didn't care about bands future, when he did what he did. So they can do whatever they want and not looking back.
He was planning to leave the band, supposedly, because he didn't like the way he was being treated, and he wanted to move on. Also, he was making changes in his life, and to he didn't care about the band's future and doing what he did (suicide) sounds insensitive.
thats not the best way to criticise a suicide. You are right about the Shinoda part though
Finaly, someone with common sense
Mike shinoda is always wanted to replace Chester Bennington and that’s why Chester was planning to leave linkin park not because Chester wasn’t loyal to the band
And when Chester was alive Mike was threatening him to replace him by a girl
Mrs Bennington is a failure...
It’s been 7 years , they retired as a band for that time , they’re reviving it making new music and HONORING Chester by performing his old vocals and songs with Emily - it’s nothing but respectful.
It must be hard for a mother. But they are not her Sons songs. They are Linkin Park songs. And as hard it must be, Linkin Park has a right to move on. To live their lifes again and make music. Chester and the past of linkin park will always be there. No one wants to erase something. But they want to go on now and i think thats a very human thing
She could JUST NOT LISTEN to their new material.
She's not being fair.
That being said it is understandable why She's upset.
However, she has no say in what they do.
But a simple courtesy to her to give her the update would have prevented her responding thus way.
They dont owe her that but she claims they said they would so...
Quickly is not 7 years, but 7 weeks. That said, in an athlete life to give up even a single month can be tragic.
Maybe for an artist that's not the same, but still Armstrong - and the other guys - is ready to shine now, not when Chester's Mom will be ready to approve it.
And maybe - to her - she has no right to sing her son's albums, but what RIGHTS does SHE have to STOP a WHOLE BAND CARREER?
I'm sorry if I sound a bit harsh and disrespectful, and I'm sorry if it is true that Linkin Park didn't reach out for her, but to me her actions feel way too egoistic.
Where’d you get the comment of Eminem
Linkin Park was Linkin Park before Chester
What people need to understand is, they are not chester songs, they are linkin park songs, chester was the last member to enter the band when they formed, linkin park started with mike, while i feel for her emotionally, her atitude toward them and emily is far from justifiable, she is not a manager or a linkin park member, she is chester mom's and thats it, they dont need permition for anything from her.
They are the fans songs. That’s why people are allowed to cover them on UA-cam.
I like you comment. This is it. Checkmate👍🏻
I don’t think his mom is being fair. And I’m not sure what she means by “moved on too soon”. It’s been 7 years since the band actually did anything. Doesn’t help how his oldest son is even ranting about how Mike is a bad person all because of allegations(meaning not necessarily true) about Emily(in which she clarified. And yes. She should be allowed to explain things before people jump into conclusions).
Idk bands have done this before so it’s not new, people get upset and get over it. Some stay with the band and some don’t. If the band wants to keep making a living off playing the style of music Linkin Park makes, I say let them.
His mom is entitled to her feelings, but that doesn't mean she is right or wrong. She lost her child and can't make sense of it. Put yourself in her shoes.
Chester's mother does not need to support Linkin Park for continuing on without their longtime frontman but she has to understand that her son went through the ups and downs with fame then it ended in an unexpected time. Even the band was shocked and disheartened by his passing but Susan needs to understand that this is their life, their band, and she shouldn't get in the way nor tell them how they can't or shouldn't carry on without Chester. She can't dictate on how to run their band. If the band is able to carry on without him, we have to be respectful about it as they through so much since losing their best friend. Susan wasn't in Chester's life when he was a teenager and adult, she only rekindled her relationship with her son the last couple years of his life. Since he passed, she's sadden that she didn't have enough time with her son.
The problem that these "fans" have with Emily, is that she is not Chester.
It's not her or the bands fault that he died.
They are right that they want to start again, they are doing it the right way. And she is doing all she can to honor the legacy of the music.
Losing a loved one is a huge thing that will never stop hurting, but if these songs are Chester's legacy, by all means we should all sing them, also everyone who's been in a band will understand that the songs are made with the feelings and passion of all members of the band so they should decide what to do with them and we should let a beautiful band keep making beautiful music if they have the inspiration for it and the strength to move on.
It was time to move forward. They aren't trying to erase Chester and there's no replacing him. But Emily deserves a chance before we break out the pitchforks and torches.
That's his mom and she said how she felt. Eminem is right for asking about the benefits of talking about it publicly. And it's not Emily's fault that she is now covering the LP songs with the LP band; without it being a tribute to Chester. So, it feels right that his mom feels like being betrayed by the band. Now, the next perspective is now from the band. It is clear that LP is Mike's band. Chester is a lead singer. Mike wrote everything on Hybrid Theory. Chester's job was the touch of magic. He turned Mike's ideas into reality. Nobody will ever be able to sing those song and get compliments. No matter who sings them. Chester sang them with emotions to impress the rock and pop fans. He screamed the life out of his throat to impress the metal fans and he sang with an attitude to impress the hiphopheads.
Nobody's going to replicate that ever. And it's kinda same with everyone in the band. You can see how everyone miss Rob. You can see how everyone miss a guitarist with headphones on their live shows. His name is Big Bad Brad. So, this approach from the band is organic and honest. Even without any approval from Chester's mom.
But the main reason why this is getting huge spotlight is because of press. There is no need to twist the words's meaning. There is no need to point at people for engagement.
Just like what Eminem said, there has been no positivity out of it being said publicly and it being the topic to discuss by fans of Linkin Park. I mean if Chester was dead on 2023 then it was a topic worthy of discussion but he died on 2017. It's almost a decade now. And not to forget that there was a tribute band touring with someone who looked like Chester and was singing some songs trying to sound like Chester. I am not related to Chester and that felt very uncomfortable to watch compared to what the new Linkin Park is doing in concerts.
I'm a Eminem fan but Marshall needs to step out of this one has nothing to do with you bruh .
Good thing he's not involved and none of this happened
Cause everyone else on the internet have something to do with it lmao
To be honest, they didn’t move on quickly. They paused for 7 years… No one ever expected they would come back. But now they’ve made a decision and found someone in Emily who can create her own place in the band. Chester’s mom shouldn’t feel hurt by this-she should be happy that the songs her son created will be sung again and brought to a new generation of LP fans
I think what matters is what Chester would think.
I guess we can all agree that we would never know but depending how he left us, he sure wouldn't have had nothing against his friends continuing playing music, amongst all problems he had, that was probably not on his worries list.
The only unforgivable crime that Eminem ever committed was to not collaborate with Chester when he was still alive.
You can’t tell someone how long it should take someone to get “ over it “ individuals can only carry their own weight. Regardless what the Band has intentions. It’s subjective.
Facts. It’s opening old wounds seeing the band back together
@@arcadeguy781 its up to her dealing with it.
Now Eminem talk about Chester Bennington
I don’t think he tweeted about it I don’t see it anywhere
She's grieving. I agree with Em but emotions are probably high right now. And also its a full time gig and would not do well to stall the band than its already is.
Especially since they just got back together a month ago. It probably opened up old wounds for them.
Emily is so down to earth and so talented rockstar i am sure Chester is happy about her. LP spend so many years in silence. This is a fresh new start and we need to support it. GOD BLESS METALHEADS.
They probably didn't let the mom know because if even she knew there's a chance that it could get leaked. It was all just about it being leaked and that's totally understandable
Mike Shinoda is a founding member of Linkin Park. Chester was not. Neither Mike, Emily nor any other band member ended Chester’s participation in Linkin Park. Chester did. He was a tortured soul, but his suicide was a crushing blow to everyone, including his band members. They have grieved his loss, and they are moving forward. Good for them! If she cares about Chester’s bandmates at all, his mother should celebrate with them. If she is still grieving and can’t move forward yet, she should not stand in their way.
Someone, please let this woman know that this is their way of coping with their grieving emotions.
People need to understand chester would not want the band to not be allowed to move on without him, this is just ridiculous that we have people acting like this over the band starting up again.
The whole notion of "they're trying to erase the past" is confusing. Where did they get this idea? Did they not notice the two box-sets released over the past 7 years celebrating everything Hybrid Theory and Meteora? And then the release of a 'Greatest Hits' album celebrating an unreleased song in "Friendly Fire"? Not to mention the numerous mini press tours the bandmates went through with each release, candidly answering and celebrating the life of Chester?
Respectfully, the Intellectual Property of "Linkin Park" does not just belong to one band member. Moreover, the genesis of the band are Mike Shinoda, Joe Hahn, and Brad Delson.
The rest of the band have the same right to play those songs as Chester did. It's their songs, not Chester's only. And to have another person singing those lyrics it doesn't replace Chester's figure, but make those songs more universal, part not only of Chester's life, but part of many others that can relate with it, and keeping touring and playing and singing those songs makes Chester's message fell alive a get through many other generations that are starting now to appreciate Chester's work, even if he's not here anymore.
It's been 7 fucking years... What do you mean "too soon"?
Since when is it bad when someone else is singing your songs?? Its always an honor when other singers sing the songs
Wherever he is, I'm sure that Chester is happy to hear his songs again... Linkin Park real Fans (not the Haters) are happy to have this band back again , making new songs ecc ecc
But she and every one else has to understand that Chester WAS NOT a founding member however Mike was, technically it’s Mike’s band and he doesnt want his band to die too❤❤❤
Chester's mom, out of all the people, should know not to publicly shame someone as she's partially lost her son to that. This is all just childish.
My question is if his mom was there supporting him when he was going through difficult times?
This is the kind of parent they only know is their child, but they don't know it as a child. they knew that his son just sang, but he didn't know what his son was singing and what it was for.
even chester will be happy if a new vocalist joins, not only because of the legacy but to pass on the feelings to the listeners. looks like chester's mom forgot the lyrics to one of his songs titled NUMB
"Can't you see that you're smothering me?
Holding too tightly, afraid to lose control
'Cause everything that you thought I would be
Has fallen apart right in front of you"
Feelings are overrated. Performances are factual.
If LP was a corporation with innovative products, it’s like saying they can’t keep innovating and selling their products b/c one of their executives died. LP IS a business with years of innovation. I welcome Emily taking over in the C suite.
I didn't know Eminem listened to Linkin Park
I think she wouldn't have even opened her mouth if Chester was alive. He had openly said how his parents parents were not there for him when he needed them. Now she has the audacity to come out of the woodworks.
I think his mom should have been more savage. Tarnishing her child's legacy by replacing it is demeaning.
Too quickly?! It’s been 7 years!
⚠️The point is⚠️:
They knew the hurtful words will lead Chester ending his own life; that’s the most dodgy way to avoiding crime! So, they can get rid of Chester with a replacement that probably won’t paid as much as Chester! That’s how the music band I was in; got rid of me but stolen my songs!
too quickly???? they waited years after what happened. They pay enough respect and Emily is not a replaciment, they are not erasing the past. They are moving on and never forgetting Chester. They need this
How the hell is 7 years moving on too quickly? I get that it's difficult seeing someone else sing the old LP songs but the band has to move on at some point and like it or not, Emily is the way forward and she sounds amazing. Loving the new music so far.
I dont agree with his mom,but understand. I wonder how she feels about the tribute band singing all LPs songs,he sounds so much like Chester it's kinda freaky. I think Emily is killin it,and doing all songs justice. RIP Chester,you'll never be forgotten. 😢
"Son's" songs? They were Shinoda's songs for the most part, and I'm pretty sure Chester would WANT Linkin Park to find a new vocalist to sing the songs that he himself wrote, and the songs that Shinoda's wrote.
“Move on too quickly “ it’s been seven years since his death
I think that the assertion that LP is trying to erase anything having to do with Chester is where she crossed the line. She can have her own feelings, even express that she doesn't like the band for moving on, but they waited for years. Before they released new music, they released tracks Chester sang on that hadn't previously been released. At the livestream, they said that Chester was coming through the audience, and Emily put her mic to the crowd enough that that line didn't feel like just a line.
I feel for her, I really do, but she crossed a line I am uncomfortable with.
The past is in the past. It will not be gone if you keep it in your heart. But the present is what's at present. You have to live in the present or be gone like the past. LIVE ON!
Chester's Mom has every right to feel the way she does, but airing it publicly was trashy.
I think Mike and the band were very respectful to all the grieving fans and Chester’s family after He passed. He waited 7 years to start the band back up! I think the Foos waited like 5 minutes to get a new drummer after Taylor passed and they were back on the road.
the only thing i dont like about emily is that she doesn’t have enough practice. she literally said during the live performance that she JUST learned to sing something like that.
That was a joke.
She's almost 40 and has been singing since 15
@@rashira9610 oooh
Chester's mom says she feels betrayed. Has she even once stopped to think that maybe LP's fans felt betrayed by Chester's decision to commit suicide? Most likely she has not.
Obviously Chester's mother didn't learn ANYTHING from that one specific cutscene in Ace Combat 7, where someone called out a scientist that we should put away our past and behave like mature adults.
If she wouldn't accept it, she might as well be condemned like the goddamn Belkans.
She is the first reason why Chester was upset about his childhood, about his addictions. It was Mike and the band that helped him recover. They helped him pull out of that cesspool. It was Talinda who gave him the support that he wanted from his partner. His bloodlined family, all of them, sidelined him when he wanted closure. And now that he passed away, they all wanted credits, shares, etc. No matter how successful you are, there will always be lame-ass people in your life sucking your peace out. I won't be surprised if tomorrow a new research or investigation publishes to say he was on a call with one of those buttholes and they said something that made him awfully depressed so he chose to take his life. That's how insane his mom, sister and 1st wife are. Eww!
It’s hardly “too quickly”. Also isn’t a replacement. Those aren’t just Chester’s songs. It’s linkin park’s as a unit. Anyway, it’s not just one sided. So there can’t be a simple answer, I just think it’s mad that she even said it was too fast or whatever.
He’s not really calling her out. That makes it sound like he’s throwing some kind of diss… really I think he’s just trying to lend some wisdom and protect Emily from hate
Chester mom has no saying, she wasn’t the one that founded LP
Move on too quickly? I was 18 when Chester passed away, now I'm 26. I'm certain Chester would want them to continue like this.
its sad but its been 7 years they need and have to start this new chapter, i understand her feelings but at this point she has nothing to do with LP anymore, Emily is a amazing addition
😢 R.I.P. LEGEND. 😢
I can understand being hurt by seeing the searches and hearing the songs but criticizing her singing style on top of everything was not necessary.
If they said they would talk to her if they ever decided to continue and then didn't, then yes she has a right to be upset. Now, I do think she went too far by insulting Emily's singing, calling it screeching, but I do think if they promised her they'd talk to her first and then didn't do that, she absolutely has the right to be upset. I don't agree that they shouldn't be doing this. They're musicians, and they're making music. They're happy to continue, and I don't think Chester would've wanted Linkin Park to end just because he's not here. But I do understand why she wouldn't want to listen to LP without Chester; I wouldn't either in her position.
What Chester want for the band - we will never know. His mother can tell what she feels with this situation, she lost her son and that is one of the terrible things ever!
No one should care what his mum thinks. This in itself is ridiculous of she has no legal claims to Linkin Park. And I don't like the new singer either but would support the band because it is their decision and their right to do whatever they want.
"Moving on too quickly"
What?! 7 years is too quickly?
How long do you want Linkin Park to wait? 50 years?!
Considering all the childhood trauma Chester talked about through his art and harbored through his life, I don't trust his parents at all. It makes sense that a person that either caused their child trauma or watched it happen would take the chance to incite drama the first chance they get.
Her feelings might be valid but those aren't Chesters songs. They were those of Linkin Park. I am not sure if those songs should be left untouched. Especially since there have alwazs been lots of adaptations and the old versions still exist. It's not like they were replaced.
Avenged Sevenfold lost their drummer back in 2009...they were also thinking about the end but....... The Rev's (dead drummer's) sister told them that he would only want them to continue what they do the best... music and make people happy..... im pretty sure Chester would love the same for his friends.....
I didn’t realize em was a fan of Linkin Parks music, or maybe he is just passively writing comments
2 of his close friends from D12(Bugz and Proof) were murdered between the time span of 1997 and 2006, so the loss of a mate in a music group depends on the genre can lay heavily on a mindset
@@joselopez6990 how is this relevant to the comment you’re replying to at all? Can you even read?
@@SilentStorm98 it’s in the context of moving forward while honoring the past
I was conflicted at first.. I felt like they should've started a new band, then again they might not have gotten the exposure they have now even though the release of the emptyness machine was bonckers + 80% of the band was already known as LP. So for franchising purposes I totally understand it as the music itself still feels LP.
Then I was conflicted about her singing the "Chester" vocals from the old songs. To me it still doesn't feel right in the sense of it just doesn't sound "good", it's okay in its own way but it just doesn't have the Oomph it used to have. So for me personally I think they shouldn't put to much time into the old LP songs but rather focus on what is all new.
This won't makes us forget about the old LP, but it will make less ppl annoyed (i think)
It will also make more ppl realise she's a good vocalist and not trying to replace anybody (even though no one ever had the intention of trying to replace Chester)
For me it has come to the point that I don't care about "who the band is" as long as the tune, lyrics, environment, atmosphere is good.. i'm ready to get a concussion 😆
Dear Chester's Mother, your feelings are noted, but negated by the fact that your son made a consious decision to do what he did when he took his own life. The band owes him nothing as Chester punched a hole in all their lives and livelihoods when he did that. Chester was a great singer and yes, he is truly missed, but basically, he quit the band without notice and the band decided to move on SEVEN years later. The band owes Chester nothing and the band owes you and your grandson absolutely nothing.
They are not Chester's songs they are Linkin Park's songs. Mike wrote 90% of their music