Interview with Mike and Chester [Guitar Center 2014]

[@NickTasy]

Mike and Chester are such humble guys, whom you can tell don't take anything for granted (unlike so many celebrities today). You can tell they're still those kids of the late 90s and early 2000s at heart - all that's changed is their appearance and age. There really aren't a lot of people like Shinoda and Bennington, and everyone else in the band as well. Such a unique and lovable group of people...

[@Eris_Norregard]

That moment when Chester is talking about the time they became succesfull and he had family problems mixed with stuff from his childhood, you can see how concerned about him Mike looks. I'm pretty sure was remembering that time and how difficult it was for all of them... And then at 17:38 Chester mention "So the band came and helped me out" and you can see that small but honest smile on Mike's face. It's exactly the little, simple things like that what shows the friendship between them the most. I love it.

[@miep273]

Violet Raven it's so sad to read that now knowing that this time Chester lost his battle and they couldn't help him. rip chester

[@TheAnkurp09]

Rip

[@Tess1061]

In the last interview with Chester (before he passed), there's a moment where Chester talks about his depression, and Mike does the same thing. And throughout the interview, Mike is constantly trying to - sort of - "save" Chester from that topic, but Chaz keeps diving back into it. Mike has always been such a Mama Bear when it comes to C. He wanted to love and protect Chester from all sorts of things. Honestly, Mike is such a wonderful human being. He is the best role model - and exactly everything Chester could have ever needed in a best friend. And, of course, the rest of the LP family were incredible with him, too. But, I just always loved how much Mike paid attention - and how aware he was - of Chester's mental health / state. It's something that you can see throughout the years, in any interview, whenever such dangerous topics are brought up. It's genuinely so sweet to see how much Mike cared.

[@shahilagh]

Mike is always so concerned in all the shows about him. You don’t see this reaction on other band members.....

[@genewantstobattle]

ive noticed in several interviews with both chester and mike, mike just has this undivided attention towards chester when chester is talking. it really shows how amazing of a person mike is all around as a person

[@eekeey]

While Chester's death was absolutely devastating, let's not forget how much of a beautiful person he was. I like looking back at old interviews; it brings back good memories of when we had him in this world. I'm glad we had him here, even for this short amount of time.

[@ryanjones4863]

He was so genuine with so much hurt. He didn't have anybody's but these boys from this band

[@bidisharoy9479]

Can't believe he's no more. I just hope he's in a better place. 😭

[@stxfdt1240]

Ami transformers e eder gaan shinechilam

[@G3-7162]

:( so sad.

[@Arden7one]

Let go of hope. Know it 💓😉

[@sup7738]

I feel like Chester Bennington is not straight does anyone notice that the way he talks is kinda soft it gives me a hint that he’s not Straight, that’s probably the main source of his depression, cuz he’s tired of hiding his true sexual orientation from the public, that’s just my observation and guess. *chill the heck out before u cuss me out!!!*

[@ojlover123]

@@sup7738 dude he had kids and a wife . Just because how he speaks you make an assumption that he’s gay? I don’t know of any gay vocalist who scream like he could.

[@andreabeeler5448]

17:10-17:12 is that moment that I LOVE in these interviews where Chester liked to look at Mike for reassurance and support. ❤️ I miss Chester so much. 😭

[@vampirevillage1579]

linkin park has helped me through so much shit. can honestly say I wouldnt be who I am today if I didnt get to grow up listening to them all these years

[@maximousskillsandgames7494]

+Nick Kastellanos (TheMatrixWeLiveIn) same holy hell they helped so much all time fave band ever

[@MeGaLoMaNiiaC77]

+Nick Kastellanos (TheMatrixWeLiveIn) it's so great not being the only one who feels like this. I have been a fan for twelve years and they have help me a lot. They saved my life at a certain point.

[@subhomoyganguly5980]

True man :) lp helps to get over all types of shit happening in life

[@gary_cairns]

+Nick Kastellanos Same here dude :) Specifically "A Thousand Suns" helped me get through a really tough time in my life. Not everyone's fav LP record I know, but damn did it get me through some shit.

[@TheControlBlue]

Michael Basili He doesn't want to break the habit

[@kamnakandpal9796]

Chester was such a godly soul

[@roadkillwilliams397]

And mike is so full of shit

[@jamesgollehon2584]

Good men. Honestly explaining whats going on in their life and in their heads

[@NickTasy]

Need more people like them

[@Bohemianbella1]

They are such genuinely good, sweet and humble people, these are the kind of people we need more of.

[@abinadams4055]

They sound creative even when they speak. You guys are the best. Grew up listening to u

[@evangodbee2425]

So did I and I'm a big fan but their latest song is trash

[@marcofregoso1195]

Evan Godbee and so is your comment

[@evangodbee2425]

What a well thought out insult Marco. Got any other genius comments?

[@marcofregoso1195]

That would be it for today

[@Xakslied]

Evan Godbee heavy and battle symphony are awesome

[@mAgAcHaZ2024]

Chester wanted to be a ROCKSTAR and that he was and is. Little did he know that he would be our ROCK😢

[@kitten9208]

Mike is like the person who take care his bandmate, but Chester is so niiiiceeee... Miss him a lot

[@cjwsk12]

R.I.P Chester. Thank you for making music. We will never forget your work.

[@Wond3rWoman22]

Chester "I want to be a rockstar" RIP 😭

[@angshukNag]

Chester Bennington talks like great people .. he talks about the future .. "Timeless music .. instead of era specific" .. He was a great musician .. He is a legend .. He and all of Linkin Park .. They are all legends

[@TheNatural2379.]

July 20th and August 20th are the hardest days for me. Two people I looked up to past away on those days. July 20th chesters life ended and August 20th my dad's life ended. Strangely back on August 19th, 2014 I finally met chester bennington at Jones Beach New York. I shook his hand as he sang one step closer. If you haven't seen video of that night go look it up. Chester did the ice bucket challenge with his kids on stage. Chester and the band had no clue how important that night was. The next morning my mom told me my dad lost his battle with cancer. I miss both of them and I won't ever forget them.

[@potatoryaan]

RIP Chester, keep coming back to old interviews every year on his anniversary, still miss him so much 😢

[@J-Rod73]

Some people have a super human ability to touch others in ways that are unexplainable. Chester is in that category, along with Chris Cornell, Jimmy Hendrix, and Prince. Just to name a few. RIP Chester, your lyrics and influence will live on forever. ✌

[@winonawu8260]

Although I'm still deeply sad, it's good to know that the band helped Chester going through tough times also.

[@LGRamirez]

Thank you for being the soundtrack to many of our childhoods and still making music for us adults who may be going through similar struggles. The World won't be the same without you, rest in peace Chester.

[@AlphaTiger4]

Dear Linkin Park, Thank you for allowing me to be a fan of yours. To have help you pass out flyers, stickers, a sample disc. The invitation to join the greatest and giant fan club ever. Above else, thank Ü for your music. I am Linkin Park, WE ARE ALL LINKIN PARK!!! Sincerely, Me 🎸🤘🎵 #RIPChesterBennington

[@mikaylawilliamsmusic]

M22k 💜

[@robertdaniels1442]

The man asked his boss if he could try "it" out and come back if it didnt work..........That is respect. Awesome dude. I miss you man.

[@gckfjjfjc]

You can just see how much they care about each other. Mike must still be so heart broken 💔 I know I am.

[@lonironi3754]

I feel like Mike and Chester are SOUL FRIENDS. They just seem very comfortable together. Thank you for your honesty. ❤️🇨🇦✝️💜 God bless you all, tough road ahead but you will reach Millions. ONE MORE LIGHT IS TOUGH TO LISTEN TO. sorry 😢

[@gabrielaburcea5734]

I think they are very compatible. Mike is an enfj and chester was an enfp. I am an infj and almost every close friend I ever had was an infp. Although different in many ways, in the way we look at things in life, we have similar values and are idealists. All four mbti personalities I mentioned are idealists are very caring, empathetic, creative, future oriented.

[@BrandonPerezOne]

One of the best bands ever.

[@joysuryadutta2306]

about LP it is a timeless band and it is a part of my and our lives . I started listening Lp when i was 12 and i must say that this band it's music is so clean, so much connecting to live and they are honest good guys who are just playing on hard work and talent .Lp will be all time fav

[@kyl0875]

I've been a LP fan for around 6 years now. Started when I was 13. I remember just watching their interviews trying to get to sleep because, it sounds cliche at that age, but I was very suicidl. Couldn't sleep. Had no emotions but sadness. Been diagnosed with PTSD from my childhood. Linkin Park kept me going. They kept me powering through and I'm determined to live my best life and make Chester proud. And I'm legit gonna go book myself in for another Chester tattoo tomorrow because I feel low again and I want a reminder of him and to keep going.

[@juncohs1495]

23:12 I really really really love to see Mike and Chester appreciate and love each other ❤

[@leiynadams6212]

Amazing people with amazing talent, it is you Chester Bennington. Rest in peace, Chester. Love all your songs! Your music energized me everytime whenever i want to start my day.

[@ka0z23]

After 20 years, it really feels like losing a good friend. I was 13/14 when Hybrid Theory appeared in Germany. With Linkin Park, times became wild 😅 Even though it was difficult at home, Chester was with you. And you’ve felt better because you’ve heard in the lyrics but especially in his voice: you are not alone. It's ridiculous how much I freakin’ miss him. I've never had problems with depression or anything like that. But now my heart is so heavy that I can feel it.. never felt this before. A piece of it went with him. Until we rock again.. 🖤

[@NowYaKnow965]

This is a great interview.

[@nikkapereira]

He was so special. Literally, everything he spoke would feel like a hug. I miss you, buddy

[@user-324-v3e]

You can just see Mike loves him so much, I just can't..

[@daliborvujinovic7925]

so many times he bullied Chester. I agree with u.

[@AcesFull25]

It's hard to hear Chester speak knowing he's gone. Fuck.

[@eternity68]

Just love Chesters voice, so pleasant😊

[@u3ulenienalollkizuu]

It's so soothing, my comfort person 4eva

[@BryonLetterman]

I've been obsessed with this band for 24 years

[@robyn8964]

3:55 That laugh breaks my heart, I miss you Chazzy💔 Hope you're in a better place and you can sing with your angels 😇😔

[@thaylanealmeida7514]

RIP Chester 💔😢

[@visarbruncaj4507]

Rip Chester I miss you every fucking day my heart will always break and my tears will never dry

[@daliborvujinovic7925]

i feel same way

[@ThatSubaruDude]

great interview. these guys are fucking amazing!

[@atulsharma1000]

RIP Chester :( :( :(

[@marufkhan328]

Rip chester. My prayer and blessings go with you. 😞😞😞

[@myahollandia3552]

How long is Linkin park together ?

[@lilu-wb7jl]

I really love you guys! I hope you know how important you are for many people in the sense of giving the feeling to be understood and give hope again, when everything just seems to go wrong. Greets from Germany

[@jengildz9104]

God he seemed so intelligent....he is missed

[@ianmiley7250]

They are both such cool people...I really miss moments like this interview and looking forward to the next LP album...

[@Arnamoo]

What a great interview!! Love these guys!!

[@legrandduc955]

Look at a way they're sitting. It's so funny. R.I.P Legend

[@Ariel_thenotsolittlemermaid]

Like mirror images of each other

[@legitimatewolf4518]

I like heavy,Battle symphony,and good goodbye

[@theallamericannightmare4163]

Chester Bennington is the greatest voice in music history 💯❤️. Rest in peace and paradise Chester Bennington. Much love always.

[@subish20me]

Chester not letting mike to talk 😂😂 RIP DEVIL SCREAMED MAN REST PEACE

[@unknownk2951]

my best band........really biggest fan of your.....lp

[@osbakk18]

Yes, timeless music!

[@ladydiana9844]

Artist gives us light falling himself into darkness ... sad but true 😥

[@brimendis]

Great job interviewing, authentic curiosity and respect really comes across

[@hooperflash_]

3:08 "I remember black skies, the lightning all around me.." lol R.I.P. Ches

[@expansionpackdeluxe636]

Those are lyrics from the song "New Divide".

[@HarveyNero]

sooo sad i wasn't a massive fan of linkin park so I am not going act like I was but i did enjoy their sound and vibe , knew Chester as the soo talented singer and actor but didn't appreciate Chester's true personality this is sad that what has happened brought me here RIP !! X

[@davidpage968]

linkin park is one of the best bands and mike and chester are humble nice cool dudes to i just hope they dont stop making albums

[@TheAnkurp09]

David Page everyone wanted them to never stop but...😭

[@KimWhitneyPerezStory]

Music..... Ive listened to this band since I was like In highschool

[@ola7264]

almost 10 years later, Mike hasn’t aged at all

[@VictorClearwood]

He is very good and quick at answering questions. Great interview.

[@heresheis2063]

Watching this now, it makes me wish I appreciated LP more. RIP CHESTER.

[@tataandre6305]

Chester’s laugh 💔

[@AldoRaine5]

RIP Chester. You were Amazing and you made my life amazing!!

[@oldschoolqueen]

LOVE! Chester & Mike! WHAT A TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kamnakandpal9796]

and Great questions being asked 👍

[@aliciabokor9879]

So sad he struggled so long , mike must miss him so much , if he only knew how loved he was .

[@annechristinefenner7152]

„Music is a great way to experience life“😭❤️🙏

[@mikaelo_h]

I LOVE YOU CHESTER

[@Shreysoldier]

Wholesome. RIP Chester.. love you both

[@conorf4131]

Rip my dude

[@Wesley_C]

Chester, Dead By Sunrise and Mike, Fort Minor

[@keithbehlke3588]

system of a down needs to watch the last ten minutes of this.....a great band needs to be a band and not a couple of single artists running the show

[@roxyzdovlen6843]

kick ass, amazing true to Heart, & Soul Legends

[@virgo1986ful]

Chester R.I.P. Still can't believe his died 😥😢😰😨

[@abdelamadeus1572]

R.I.P Chester u will be always in our hearts

[@kimberly75442]

So so miss him. He was a genius

[@olgagomezsanchez268]

Chester I FUCKIN Miss You!! And Linkin Park 😭💝

[@lilypond3839]

This was so pertinent. Such a great interview. RIP chesterxoxoxo

[@noormurrar9935]

Very good interviewer. Miss you Chester ❤️

[@stephenwright1585]

beautiful interview.... they kept it real

[@broken_tbf]

3:55 этот смех навсегда в моём сердце 😭❤️💔

[@theartofflying3108]

For everyone who loves Chester voice and what he has done with Linkin park group I recommend new album of Grey Daze - Amends which is my favourite right now. Masterpiece of hard rock new stall genre music. Very dark unfortunately as well but it only shows vocalists was already struggling with his depressive disorders since teen-age over 23 years ago and he has fought this for 20 years until finally given up 3 years ago. All his old songs remastered are his original lyrics showing his fight with himself started 20 years ago. "Sometimes", "syndrome", "in time" and "souls song" are about struggling with life on the edge. Than he got better for a while only with LP.

[@SawHtoo11]

Mike is like the father of the band.

[@zekeelison9972]

R.I.P Chester

[@robertnovotny4588]

LinkedIn park was a great band that energized the new era of music and has brought back good memories of Chester and the rest of the band. RIP Chester you will always lighten our lives.

[@eminem1858]

I think Chester has the vain on his forehead from screaming so much😂

[@40srunnergirl10]

Angelina Jolie has a huge vein in her forehead. Sometimes, they airbrush it out. Just sayin.'

[@iridescent9254]

We all have veins in our forehead😂 it just depends on the thickness and age of your skin for them to be visible

[@olgagomezsanchez268]

I love you so much ❤️ CHESTER!

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales41]

Chester Charles Bennington (Phoenix, 20 de marzo de 1976-Palos Verdes, 20 de julio de 2017) fue un músico estadounidense, conocido por ser el vocalista principal y compositor de la banda de rock Linkin Park. También fue el vocalista principal de las bandas Grey Daze, Dead by Sunrise y Stone Temple Pilots. 47 AÑOS 41 AÑOS 06 AÑOS.

[@iamme666.]

Chester 💔 RIP

[@MUSiC-world-20986]

I love their music

[@PowerfulVillain]

Mike to star in Iron Man 4!

[@Enriqueriquelme4571]

This is very nostalgic and strange for me because this is the first time where i hear mike and chester speak like a normal human 😱 I never expect the professional singers like Mike, Chester, Kurt Cobain, Chris Cornell, Rihanna, Lady Gaga,... can know how speak normal.

[@islanddreams4805]

Like these guys. Rip Chester

[@AllL.A.Everyday]

5:00 The History Of Xero-Linkin Park in 1995 1996 1997 1998 until Mark Wakefield left

[@carriezilla981]

The year 2001 was awesome hybrid theory brings back such great memories

[@jaysoncruz1821]

See you in the other side of after life. RIP

[@ximenaespinoza3210]

Mike :')

[@iyeriyer548]

Best buddies

[@rosasanchezloureiro12]

Formaban un gran grupo ❤️ se les veía unidos

[@heekyungkim8147]

Chester 🖤 we miss you like crazy.