I think it’s time for this next set. On so many levels the timing is quite fitting. It falls into place.
Before anything, let me reach out on a personal level. You know that I appreciate you all and your support. I know that sometimes life gets ahead of us and there are times when there are not enough hours in the day, yet you are here and you are reading this. Lately, with the ongoings that are the state of the world, that time seems to be thrown off in some ways.
There is an ongoing pandemic and we are all doing our parts to try and prevent it’s further spread. To some of us, we are being asked to stay home. Now, the home situation may not be the ideal situation for all. It might mean you are not earning income, children are not able to go to school and in some cases, we are unable to spend time with some of our family members. It’s not the easiest of times, not at all. Yet we are stronger together.
What I mean by that is we are in this together. Young, old, introverts, extroverts, we are here living through it and we will get past this hurdle. It might not be easy. The no school situation could be taking away the only safe place some children know if they have an abusive environment at home. The lack of income can be hurting families financially. Even not being around co-workers can be limiting the only interaction some people have. The “comfort of home” may not be so comforting and some may find themselves alone and lonely.
That is why the timing of this set is perfect. You see, In The End is a band paying tribute to Linkin Park of which Chester Bennington was the lead vocalist. Not only was it Chester’s birthday a few days ago, but he was also the voice of a generation… In a world where so many people feel isolated or disconnected, music that builds bridges – that brings people together, no matter who they are or where they come from – couldn’t be more important. During an era where cocksure bravado was the order of the day for rock vocalists, Chester was a unique and enigmatic presence: seemingly assured, but also vulnerable. There was something real about the way he presented himself that always set him apart, and paved the way for countless frontpeople to come. If you ever saw him perform live, you’ll never forget it.
I had the pleasure of seeing Linkin Park live before Chester’s suicide a few years ago and while I’m not a Linkin Park superfan, I really do enjoy their music. That’s why I was excited to cover this particular tribute to Linkin Park. Let’s just say that the hashtag #MakeChesterProud was something these guys had from the jump. They were amazing and I enjoyed every minute of it. I highly recommend you see them live after this whole virus thing is done and the bands are out there making up for the lost time.
Now, I know this post is a bit longer than usual but before I close this entry with my top 10 favorite images, I want to take another brief moment to say one last little thing. It might be a big thing for some. I am here for you. Whoever you are, if you need a friend or someone to talk to, I am here. No, we might not know each other on a personal level but that doesn’t mean anything. Reach out. I will listen. It’s one thing I’ve always been good at, listening. No judgments, ever.
Now, on to the set. It was really difficult for me to choose just ten but here they are. Of course, I am encouraging you to check out the full set on my Facebook page. There is quite a bit to see there.
