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June 10, 2003 : CHESTER SPEAKS OUT TO HIS FANS First of all I'd like to thank everyone from fans & bands to my friends, and the hospital staff who have been very supportive and understanding of my situation. I finally got out of the hospital over the weekend after 9 days, and the doctor instructed me to rest for the next 2 - 3 weeks. Right now it seems like it was some bacteria or virus that spread throughout my intestines and body, putting me in intense pain. It also would not let me eat for a week. My doctors and nurses were amazing, and very helpful during my stay. We are working on when we will be making up the missed European headline dates, and I am really bummed we had to miss the festivals. I plan on playing our warm up show in Las Vegas on June 27th, and ripping everyone's face off this summer on SUMMER SANITARIUM. I also wanted to say I truly appreciate the tens of thousands of get-well emails I got from fans. Our fans really are the best in the world.
June 6, 2003 : Update on Chester Bennington Mike Shinoda has revealed details about Chester Bennington's hospitalization beginning last Friday when Chester was struck with severe back pains and spasms. Mike said that doctors are still trying to find out what caused his collapse but they believe Chester has a problem with his upper stomach and abdomen."They did an MRI. It's not in his head, it's not in his brain," he said. "They've tested everything and narrowed the area down to his lower abdomen they say that that's a place where it's hard to get a diagnosis by." He added, "You know they can put cameras to check your stomach, they can check your lower areas, but that lower abdomen is a place where they can't really send anything in there so they have to just do these scans and tests."Mike also said that Chester will face surgery once the cause of his problems is discovered. A spokesperson for the band said, "All touring and video shoot plans in Europe have been put on hold this month as we make sure Chester fully recovers... We wish him the best, and will keep everyone posted as to his condition. Thank you to everyone on the messageboards and those who have emailed him wishing him well and showing your support.
June 3, 2003 : LINKIN PARK'S CHESTER BENNINGTON HOSPITALIZED Chester Bennington, vocalist for the rock band Linkin Park was admitted to a Los Angeles area hospital last Friday afternoon after an attack of severe back and abdominal pains. Bennington remains hospitalized as doctors are still trying to determine the cause of these ailments"All touring and video shoot plans in Europe have been put on hold this month as we make sure Chester fully recovers",states a spokesperson for the band "we wish him the best, and will keep everyone posted as to his condition. The following European dates are being postponed or cancelled: June 07 Rock Am Ring, Nurburg Germany 08 Rock Im Park, Nuremberg Germany 09 Pinkpop Festival Holland 11 Forum, Copenhagen Denmark 12 Hultsfred Festival Sweden 13 Norwegian Wood Festival, Oslo Norway 15 Berlin Arena Germany 16 T Mobile Arena, Prague Czech Rep 18 Bercy, Paris France 21 Doctor Music Festival, Barcelona Spain 22 Estadio La Peineta, Madrid Spain 23 Alantico Pavilhao, Lisbon Portugal
May 29, 2003 : Chester featured in this week's Rolling Stone Check out Chester featured in this weeks' special issue of Rolling Stone magazine in the article "Monsters of the Summers- Rock Hits the Road" highlighting many of rock bands touring this summer. Chester is featured on the foldout cover as well as in an interview on pg 58. Enjoy!
April 7, 2003 : Projekt Revolution Show in Rochester, NY POSTPONED Concert presenters, AEG LIVE, announced today that tomorrow's Linkin Park's Projekt: Revolution tour date scheduled for the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester has been postponed due to a huge snowstorm that is blanketing the northeast. The new date for the show is scheduled for Tuesday, July 22nd. At present the Linkin Park crew has assembled in Reading, PA to complete rehearsals and as the day progresses it is becoming apparent that the members of the band and crew that are still due to arrive are not going to make it to either the rehearsal or to the Rochester show. "Rather than risk health and well being of the entourage due to the inclement weather, we've decided to move the show. Linkin Park regrets the inconvenience to their fans and looks forward to seeing them on July 22nd. The next show will play as scheduled at The Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on April 9th," said Michael Arfin, LINKIN PARK'S agent in New York. Tickets for the Tuesday, April 8th show will be honored at the Tuesday, July 22nd show. If you signed up for the meet and greet- we will also honor this at the show and your names will be saved on the same list. |
