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Success is nice, but it shouldn't be the only reason why you're a musician.

Chester Bennington

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Chester Bennington
Age: 41 †
Born: 1976
Born: March 20
Died: 2017
Died: July 20
Actor
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Record Producer
Singer-Songwriter
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Chester Charles Bennington
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