Chester Bennington passed away one year ago today (July 20.)
His tragic suicide has made us reexamine the importance of mental health, from crushing the stigma surrounding it to the warning signs to look for in those around us.
In the year since his death, more than anything, we’re reminded of just the remarkable talent Bennington was and how he truly was one of the strongest voices that emerged in the past two decades.
In honor of his remarkable life and career, we’ve assembled the gallery below looking back at Bennington through the years.
Singer Chester Bennington At the Ozzfest
Share392558 08: Singer Chester Bennington of the band Linkin Park performs during Ozzfest July 28, 2001 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Getty Images.)
CBS RADIO’s SPF 2017
ShareLAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 19: Chester Bennington of Linkin Park performs during CBS RADIO's two-night "SPF" concert at The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on May 19, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The band's performance coincided with their highly anticipated seventh studio album release, "One More Light." (Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for CBS Radio Inc. )
Paramount Pictures’ Premiere Of “Transformers” – Arrivals
ShareWESTWOOD, CA - JUNE 27: Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura (2nd from Left) and musical group "Linkin Park" arrive to Paramount Pictures' premiere of "Transformers" held at Mann's Village Theater on June 27, 2007 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
2016 Rhonda’s Kiss – Show
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 03: Musicians Davew Navarro and Chester Bennington perform with the Hellcat Saints at the 2016 Rhonda's Kiss Benifit honoring Johnny Depp at El Rey Theatre on November 3, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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ShareLinkin Park For iHeartRadio Live
ShareBURBANK, CA - JUNE 18: Musical group Linkin Park onstage during the iHeartRadio album release party with Linkin Park presented by Clear Channel at the iHeartRadio Theater on June 18, 2014 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Clear Channel)
Linkin Park For iHeartRadio Live
ShareBURBANK, CA - JUNE 18: Musician Mike Shinoda (L) and singer Chester Bennington perform onstage during the iHeartRadio album release party with Linkin Park presented by Clear Channel at the iHeartRadio Theater on June 18, 2014 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Clear Channel)
Linkin Park For iHeartRadio Live
ShareBURBANK, CA - JUNE 18: Musician Mike Shinoda (L) and singer Chester Bennington perform onstage during the iHeartRadio album release party with Linkin Park presented by Clear Channel at the iHeartRadio Theater on June 18, 2014 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Clear Channel)
6th Annual Revolver Golden Gods Award Show – Show
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 23: Musicians Mike Shinoda and Chester Bennington speak onstage at the 2014 Revolver Golden Gods Awards at Club Nokia on April 23, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
An Evening of Environmental Excellence Presented By The UCLA Institute Of The Environment And Sustainability
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Chester Bennington (L) and Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park perform during an Evening of Environmental Excellence presented by The UCLA Institute Of The Environment And Sustainability at Private Residence on March 21, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for UCLA)
UCLA Institute Of The Environment And Sustainability (IoES) An Evening Of Environmental Excellence – Arrivals
ShareBEVERLY HILLS, CA - MARCH 21: (L-R) Chester Bennington, Brad Delson, Joe Hahn and Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park attend An Evening of Environmental Excellence presented by the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability on March 21, 2014 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Linkin Park In Concert At The Joint At the Hard Rock
ShareLAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 10: Bassist David "Phoenix" Farrell (L) and singer Chester Bennington of Linkin Park perform at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on January 10, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
KOMP’S Totally Politically Correct Holiday Bash Featuring Stone Temple Pilots, P.O.D. And Sick Puppies
ShareLAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 15: Singer Chester Bennington (L) and guitarist Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots perform during KOMP'S Totally Politically Correct Holiday Bash at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on December 15, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
KOMP’S Totally Politically Correct Holiday Bash Featuring Stone Temple Pilots, P.O.D. And Sick Puppies
ShareLAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 15: Singer Chester Bennington of Stone Temple Pilots performs during KOMP'S Totally Politically Correct Holiday Bash at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on December 15, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
9th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit Concert – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 30: (L-R) Musicians Dean DeLeo, Chester Bennington, Robert DeLeo and Eric Kretz of Stone Temple Pilots at the 9th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert at Club Nokia on May 30, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
9th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert – Roaming Show
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 30: Musician Chester Bennington of Linkin Park (L) and Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots perform at the 9th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert at Club Nokia on May 30, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
9th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert – Roaming Show
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 30: (L-R) Musicians Duff McKagan, Robert DeLeo and Chester Bennington perform at the 9th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert at Club Nokia on May 30, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
9th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert – Roaming Show
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 30: Musicians Chester Bennington (L) and Slash perform at the 9th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert at Club Nokia on May 30, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
9th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert – Show
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 30: Musicians Chester Bennington and Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots perform during the 9th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert at Club Nokia on May 30, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
9th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert – Show
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 30: Musician Chester Bennington and guitarist Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots perform during the 9th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert at Club Nokia on May 30, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
9th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert – Show
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 30: Musicians Chester Bennington and Slash perform during the 9th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert at Club Nokia on May 30, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Linkin Park, Thirty Seconds To Mars, AFI Press Announcement
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 04: (L-R) Musicians Mike Shinoda and Chester Bennington of Linkin Park and Jared Leto of Thirty Seconds to Mars appear onstage at a press conference to announce their new tour at Milk Studios on March 4, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Linkin Park, Thirty Seconds To Mars, AFI Press Announcement
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 04: (L-R) Musicians Mike Shinoda and Chester Bennington of Linkin Park and Jared Leto of Thirty Seconds to Mars appear onstage at a press conference to announce their new tour at Milk Studios on March 4, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
9th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 30: Dean DeLeo, Chester Bennington, Robert DeLeo and Eric Kretz of Stone Temple Pilots attend the 9th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert at Club Nokia on May 30, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
The 40th American Music Awards – Press Room
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: (L-R) Musicians Joe Hahn, Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Chester Bennington, Dave Farrell, and Rob Bourdon of Linkin Park pose with Favorite Alternative Artist award in the press room at the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
The 40th American Music Awards – Show
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: (L-R) Musicians Joe Hahn, Rob Bourdon, Mike Shinoda, Chester Bennington, Dave Farrell and Brad Delson of Linkin Park accept the award for Favorite Alternative Rock Artist onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival – Day 2 – Show
ShareLAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 22: Singer Chester Bennington (L) and singer/guitarist Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park perform onstage during the 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 22, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Clear Channel)
2012 Billboard Music Awards – Arrivals
ShareLAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 20: Musicians Mike Shinoda (L) and Chester Bennington of Linkin Park arrive at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 20, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABC)
7th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit – Show
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 06: Singer Chester Bennington performs at the 7th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit at Club Nokia on May 6, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Linkin Park Performs At The Staples Center
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 23: Musician Mike Shinoda (L) and singer Chester Bennington of Linkin Park perform at the Staples Center on February 23, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
MTV Europe Music Awards 2010 – Outside Broadcast
ShareMADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 07: (L-R) Joe Hahn, Chester Bennington, Phoenix, Mike Shinoda and Rob Bourdon of Linkin Park receive a MTV Award on stage at Puerta de Alcala on November 7, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Jordi Vidal/Getty Images)
The 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: (L-R) Musicians Brad Delson, Mike Shinoda, Chester Bennington, Joe Hahn David "Phoenix" Farrell and Rob Bourdon of the band Linkin Park arrive at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS)
KXTE X107.5 FM’s Holiday Havoc Concert – Day 1
ShareLAS VEGAS - DECEMBER 11: (L-R) Dead by Sunrise keyboardist Anthony "Fu" Valcic, guitarist Amir Derakh, singer Chester Bennington, drummer Elias Andra, bassist Brandon Belsky and guitarist Ryan Shuck appear before performing at KXTE X107.5 FM's Holiday Havoc '09 concert at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino December 11, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The band is touring in support of the debut album, "Out of Ashes." (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Chester Bennington Opens Club Tattoo Inside Miracle Mile Shops
ShareLAS VEGAS - JULY 04: Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington signs a cast for Brandon Saliego of Arizona during the grand opening of Club Tattoo inside the Miracle Mile Shops at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino July 4, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bennington is a co-owner of the tattoo parlor. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Nickelodeon’s 2009 Kids’ Choice Awards – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 28: Musician Chester Bennington (C), wife Talinda Bentley (L) and guests arrive at Nickelodeon's 2009 Kids' Choice Awards at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on March 28, 2009 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Premiere Of DreamWorks’ “Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen” – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 22: (L-R) Musicians Mike Shinoda, Joe Hahn, Brad Delson, Chester Bennington, and Rob Bourdon of "Linkin Park" arrive at the premiere of Dreamworks' "Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen" held at Mann Village Theatre on June 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Nickelodeon’s 2008 Kids’ Choice Awards – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 29: Singer Chester Bennington (right) and guests arrives at Nickelodeon's 2008 Kids' Choice Awards held at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on March 29, 2008 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Linkin Park Helps Rebuild Homes Affected By Hurricane Katrina
ShareNEW ORLEANS - FEBRUARY 27: Chester Bennington (L) of the band Linkin Park lines up board before hammering frames together as he works with Music for Relief and Habitat for Humanity while rebuilding homes affected by Hurricane Katrina on February 27, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana.(Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Linkin Park Helps Rebuild Homes Affected By Hurricane Katrina
ShareNEW ORLEANS - FEBRUARY 27: Joe Hahn (L) and Chester Bennington (R) of the band Linkin Park use hammers to nail frames together as they work with Music for Relief and Habitat for Humanity while rebuilding homes affected by Hurricane Katrina on February 27, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana.(Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Linkin Park Helps Rebuild Homes Affected By Hurricane Katrina
ShareNEW ORLEANS - FEBRUARY 27: (L to R) Mike Shinoda and Chester Bennington of the band Linkin Park use hammers to nail frames together as they work with Music for Relief and Habitat for Humanity while rebuilding homes affected by Hurricane Katrina on February 27, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana.(Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Linkin Park Performs At The Apple Soho Store
ShareNEW YORK - FEBRUARY 20: Mike Shinoda and Chester Bennington of Linkin Park perform at the Apple Soho Store on February 20, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Loud/Getty Images)
Music For Relief: Rebuilding South East Asia
ShareLOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 18: Chester Bennington of Linkin Park and Jay-Z perform during the "Music for Relief" tsunami benefit concert at the Anaheim Pond on February 18, 2005 in Anaheim, California.(Photo by Matthew Simmons/Getty Images)
Live Earth Tokyo
ShareTOKYO - JULY 07: Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park peform on stage at the Tokyo leg of the Live Earth series of concerts, at Makuhari Messe, Chiba on July 7, 2007 in Tokyo, Japan. Launched by former US Vice President Al Gore to combat Global Warming, the concert is one of a series taking place over a 24-hour period on July 7 across seven continents. (Photo by Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images)
KROQ Weenie Roast 2007
ShareIRVINE, CA - MAY 19: Chester Bennington of Linkin Park performs at the KROQ Weenie Roast 2007 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on May 19, 2007 in Irvine, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
Linkin Park Live At Webster Hall
ShareNEW YORK - MAY 11: (L-R) Mike Shinoda and Chester Bennington of Linkin Park perform onstage during the sound check at Webster Hall on May 11, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for AOL)
Linkin Park Live At Webster Hall
ShareNEW YORK - MAY 11: Lead singer Chester Bennington of Linkin Park performs onstage during a sound check at Webster Hall on May 11, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for AOL)
2006 American Music Awards – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 21: Chester Bennington of the band Linkin Park and wife Samantha Bennington arrive at the 2006 American Music Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on November 21, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images)
Linkin Park In Concert At The Hard Rock Las Vegas
ShareLAS VEGAS - SEPTEMBER 08: Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington (L) and MC Mike Shinoda perform as part of Rolling Stone magazine's 40th anniversary celebration at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on September 8, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
48th Annual Grammy Awards – Press Room
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: The group Linkin Park poses with their award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in the press room at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on February 8, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
48th Annual Grammy Awards – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Linkin Park arrives at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on February 8, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images)
Live 8 Philadelphia – Press Room
SharePHILADELPHIA - JULY 02: (L to R) Guitarist Brad Delson, bassist Dave "Phoenix" Farrell, DJ Joe Hahn, singer Mike Shinoda, drummer Rob Bourdon, and singer Chester Bennington of Linkin Park speak backstage at "Live 8 Philadelphia" at the Philadelphia Museum of Art July 2, 2005 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The free concert is one of ten simultaneous international gigs including London, Berlin, Rome, Paris, Barrie, Tokyo, Cornwall, Moscow and Johannesburg. The concerts precede the G8 summit (July 6-8) to raising awareness for MAKEpovertyHISTORY. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images)
MTV Europe Music Awards 2004 – Show
ShareROME - NOVEMBER 18: Chester Bennington (R) of Linkin Park accepts the award for Best Rock during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2004 at Tor di Valle November 18, 2004 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
The 32nd Annual American Music Awards – Press Room
ShareLOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 14: Musicians Joe Hahn (L) and Chester Bennington of Linkin Park pose with theor award in the press room before being removed by security at the 32nd Annual "American Music Awards" at the Shrine Auditorium November 14, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Getty Images)
The 32nd Annual American Music Awards – Press Room
ShareLOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 14: Musicians Joseph Hahn and Chester Bennington from the band Linkin Park pose in the press room at the 32nd Annual "American Music Awards" at the Shrine Auditorium November 14, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Getty Images)
Fuse’s IMX Presents Linkin Park In New York
ShareNEW YORK -DECEMBER 4: Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington appears on Fuse's IMX show at Fuse's IMX Studios in Penn Plaza December 4, 2003 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Premiere of The Matrix Reloaded
ShareLOS ANGELES - MAY 7: Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda (L) and Chester Bennington arrive at the premiere of "The Matrix Reloaded" at the Village Theater on May 7, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
The Doors 40th Anniversary Celebration
ShareWEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 08: Perry Farrell, Chester Bennington of Linkin Park and Robby Krieger of The Doors perform in the The Doors 40th Anniversary Celebration at the Whiskey A Go Go on November 8, 2006 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Chad Buchanan/Getty Images)
Linkin Park Meteora Tour
ShareSAN FRANCISCO, CA - MARCH 23: Linkin Park performs at the Warfield Theater on March 23, 2003 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)
Linkin Park iHeartRadio Album Release Party Presented by State Farm at the iHeartRadio Theater LA
ShareBURBANK, CA - MAY 22: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been converted to black and white.) Chester Bennington of Linkin Park performs on stage at the iHeartRadio Album Release Party presented by State Farm at the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles on May 22, 2017 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)
