Heartbroken Linkin Park fans from across Glasgow have come together to turn George Square into a moving memorial to frontman Chester Bennington.
The centre of the square was filled with flowers, pictures, candles and handwritten messages to the rocker who took his own life almost a month ago at the age of just 41.
Saturday’s event was created via Facebook by Ayrshire College student Caitlyn Young who wanted to see Glasgow come together to remember the popular musician in the way other cities have done the same in recent weeks.
Chester @linkinpark @ChesterBe #Scotland #Glasgow pic.twitter.com/jIqdaKfd3Z
— Anastasia (@m0derN) August 12, 2017
Such a lovely memorial for Chester in Glasgow today. Forever thinking of his family, fans and the band @linkinpark pic.twitter.com/Ps5misrmaV
— Kirsty (@c4ndybear) August 12, 2017
@mikeshinoda @linkinpark @LPLive We had a small memorial in Glasgow today. The sun shone all day and it didn't rain at all. #RIPChester pic.twitter.com/2pVcgK4mUP
— Amy (@pleasedonotsir) August 12, 2017
Chester's Memorial at Glasgow's George Square @linkinpark #RIPChester pic.twitter.com/G1KQPeHK6F
— Rene D (@Therenchd) August 12, 2017
Memorial today in Glasgow, Scotland <3 We are with you, @linkinpark#chesterbennington #lpfamily #wearetogether #lponefamily #linkinpark pic.twitter.com/nYxFk4VBNy
— カリーナ (@ratherwastetime) August 12, 2017
Chester Bennington memorial today in Glasgow , George Square pic.twitter.com/cHDjY2hBEn
— Chris (@Qwerty95k) August 12, 2017
Dozens of fans gathered to sing songs and share anecdotes as a mark of respect.
Caitlyn also played Linkin Park songs from a set of speakers she brought along with her and invited others to bring along their guitars.
Caitlyn said: “Everyone has their own stories and memories of Chester. Like many, Linkin Park played a part in my childhood and, ever since Chester died, I have not stopped crying and thinking about them.
“My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family. I hope Chester is rocking out with the angels and jamming out with Chris. R.I.P Chester.”
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The date of Chester’s death, July 20, also marked what would have been the 53rd birthday of one of his close friends, former Audioslave and Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell, who died in May this year.
American website TMZ first reported the news of Chester’s death, saying his body had been found at a private residence in LA.
Linkin Park recently performed in the UK on the European leg of their One More Light world tour, which saw them play to packed stadiums in London, Birmingham and Manchester.
The group released their seventh album, One More Light, in May this year.
Their first album, Hybrid Theory, released in 2000, propelled them to success as it went on to sell ten million copies.
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