LINKIN PARK’S ALBUM Hybrid Theory is one that is dear to many of their fans.
In the seventeen years since its release, it has helped many people of all ages and has still managed to remain pretty timeless.
In light of the recent death of Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington, two Irish lads decided to pay their respects to both Chester and the band by organising a singalong, which will raise some money for an important charity in the process.
Last night Glenn Fitzpatrick and Joe Panama set up an event on Facebook for a Hybrid Theory singalong and within a couple of hours, a thousand people confirmed their interest in the event. Glenn came up with the idea and Joe helped him out with the organisation.
They wrote:
Linkin Park are a band that meant so much to so many of us during our formative years.Hybrid Theory in particular had a a near permanent residency on our CD players (remember those?) and seeing the videos for Crawling, Papercut and In The End on Kerrang every 20 minutes was something of a rite of passage for anyone lucky enough to have the channels back in the day!
The singalong is a “chance for everyone to say goodbye to Chester and raise a toast to the impact Hybrid Theory has had.”
The singalong event won’t feature a live band, but rather the album played from start to finish and everyone “shouting along to their heart’s content.”
All proceeds from the night will go directly to Pieta House.
Pieta House provide a free, therapeutic approach to people who are in suicidal distress and those who engage in self-harm.
In what could be seen a mental health crisis in Ireland, Pieta House have taken up the mantle as the first and last lines of defense for a lot of people, it’s important we support them.
Stephen Mac Kell of Fibbers has kindly allowed the use of the venue for free for the event.
Although the circumstances that the event has risen from are extremely tragic, it looks set to be a very meaningful night for any fans of Linkin Park and it will undoubtedly help a lot of people whether through the event itself, or the money that it raises for Pieta House.
The event will be held on Thursday the 3rd of August at 9pm. Tickets for the event are €5 and if you’re not on Facebook, you can grab one here.
If you need to talk, contact:
Samaritans 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
Aware 1800 804848 (depression, anxiety)
Pieta House 1800 247247 or email mary@pieta.ie – (suicide, self-harm)
Teen-Line Ireland 1800 833634 (for ages 13 to 19)
Childline 1800 666666 (for under 18s)
