Chester Bennington is 48 years and 8 month(s) old. He was born in 20 Mar, 1976. Chester Charles Bennington is the awesome lead vocalist of the world famous rock band, Linkin Park. He was born in a very abusive family. He has gone on record and said in his interviews that, a close family friend had sexually abused him. He escaped from that hell. He took interest in music in his younger years. He said music helped him heal from hurtful experiences. He is a drug addict. He has been a cocaine and methamphetamine addict for a long time.