Chester Bennington is a singer.
Chester Charles Bennington ( born March 20 , 1976 ) is an American musician , singer , songwriter and actor . He is best known as the lead vocalist of rock bands Linkin Park , Dead by Sunrise , and live rock cover band Bucket of Weenies . He was originally the lead vocalist for Sean Dowdell And His Friends ? High Rise (EP) . It instead features guest musician Chester Bennington of Linkin Park on lead vocals , and the band is credited on the EP as Stone Temple Pilots with Chester Bennington .