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‘Senile and Tone Deaf’: Chester Bennington’s Son Calls Out Mike Shinoda Over Linkin Park Vocalist
Linkin Park's return with vocalist Emily Armstrong has sparked controversy, with Chester Bennington’s son, Jaime, calling out Mike Shinoda.
Jaime did not hold back, accusing Shinoda of ignoring the impact this decision might have on the band’s fanbase, particularly those affected by sexual violence. “You quietly erase[d] my father’s life and legacy in real time… during international suicide prevention month and refuse to acknowledge the impact of hiring someone like Emily, without so much as a clarifying statement on the variety of victims that make up your core fan base,” Jaime said. “Emily was always going to be able to hit the notes and scream the parts,” Shinoda said, but he also recognized that the change would take time for fans to accept.
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