Public grief, memorial, and fondness to a person (usually a celebrity) for their good past memories, immediately after hearing recent news about the person's death—despite the same group of people having forgotten, hated, or otherwise disregarded the person immediately during the last period when he/she was still alive.
Billy: *Sad* Joe! Chester Bennington (singer of Linkin Park) and the Dad from Home Alone (John Heard) died just today. They were my childhood!
Joe: *Squinting with a smirk* Yeah, well, you never talked about John Heard before. I bet you never even knew his name until you saw that social media link. And just two days ago you said you hate Linkin Park's newest albums, and that the band sucks!
Billy: *Denying it* I never said that! What I really meant was...
Joe: Nevermind. It's the Chester Bennington Effect . Two days ago, everyone except for LP fans stopped talking about him or instead hated him. Only after he died was when people grieved about the loss of the singer of their previously-unspoken-about childhoods.
Joe: *Squinting with a smirk* Yeah, well, you never talked about John Heard before. I bet you never even knew his name until you saw that social media link. And just two days ago you said you hate Linkin Park's newest albums, and that the band sucks!
Billy: *Denying it* I never said that! What I really meant was...
Joe: Nevermind. It's the Chester Bennington Effect . Two days ago, everyone except for LP fans stopped talking about him or instead hated him. Only after he died was when people grieved about the loss of the singer of their previously-unspoken-about childhoods.
by Paul Stompbox December 29, 2018
Get the Chester Bennington Effect mug.Vocalist of the band Linkin Park, formed in 1996. Born on March 20, 1976, Chester Bennington was the final addition to the band and has proven to be an essential asset to their fame. He was wed to Samantha Bennington on October 31st, 1996 and would have been married to her for eight years, this year. However, recently, the finalization of their divorce was made public and they are currently fight for custody of Draven Bennington, the couple's first and only child.
In today's music business, Chester's voice was a breath of fresh air; flawless and beautiful, even despite the screaming. Many believe that the band would not be where they are, today, without Chester's voice.
In today's music business, Chester's voice was a breath of fresh air; flawless and beautiful, even despite the screaming. Many believe that the band would not be where they are, today, without Chester's voice.
by ashleyll June 8, 2005
Get the Chester Bennington mug.He is the lead vocals in Linkin Park. He is a Rocker by all means. Oh and his job before linkin park was a waiter.
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Get the Chester Bennington mug.Lead singer of the coolest rock/hip-hop band on the face of God's Green Earth, Linkin Park. Is married to Samantha Bennington, with one child, Draven Sebastian, born 2002.
Looks awesome with spiked up blonde hair.
Looks awesome with spiked up blonde hair.
by Jimmy April 25, 2005
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He passed away in 2017, leaving behind 6 children.
Fans will never forget his voice, full of energy.
He passed away in 2017, leaving behind 6 children.
Fans will never forget his voice, full of energy.
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Get the Chester Bennington mug.A vocalists in the band Linkin Park. He has a very strange, but interesting voice. Mainly yells into the microphone about being mad at his parents.
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