On Saturday, July 29th, late Linkin Park and Stone Temple Pilots frontman Chester Bennington’s private service at South Coast Botanical Garden in Palos Verdes Estates hosted more than five hundred family members and close friends. Ted Stryker of KROQ led the service.
Chester’s Stone Temple Pilots bandmates Robert and Dean DeLeo, ex-Velvet Revolver/Guns N’ Roses drummer Matt Sorum, Damon Fox, and Jimmy Gnecco teamed up for a powerful and poignant rendition of “Amazing Grace”. Ryan Shuck — who comprised Dead By Sunrise with Chester — and Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda and Joe Hahn were among the friends who gave heartfelt eulogies.
Robert DeLeo tweeted the following.
Been a very emotional week full of highs and lows.
I want to personally thank everyone for sending so much love this way. Much Love back!— Robert DeLeo (@STPRobertDeLeo) July 30, 2017
My heart goes out to Mike, Brad, Dave, Joe, Rob and the entire @linkinpark family. Much Love to you all..
— Robert DeLeo (@STPRobertDeLeo) July 25, 2017
Hitting me hard today knowing another dear friend is gone. Heartbreaking to not know what was really going on inside. pic.twitter.com/iKIdcjljYr
— Robert DeLeo (@STPRobertDeLeo) July 21, 2017
TMZ released two photos from Chester Bennington’s funeral in Palos Verdes, CA. One photo sees police at the scene of the funeral, providing tight security. Click here to view the photos we posted earlier from the funeral.
Many of the guests were musicians who’d played or toured with Chester and Linkin Park. A full stage, including a drum kit, was set up for musical tributes to be performed.
See the photos below.
