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LINKIN PARK
Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. Formed in 1996, the band rose to international fame with their debut album, Hybrid Theory, which was certified Diamond by the RIAA in 2005 and multi-platinum in several other countries.[1] Its following studio album, Meteora, continued the band's success, topping the Billboard 200 album chart in 2003, and was followed by extensive touring and charity work around the world.[2] In 2003, MTV2 named Linkin Park the sixth greatest band of the music video era and the third best of the new millennium behind OasisColdplay.[3]
Having adapted the nu metal and rap metalHybrid Theory and Meteora,[4][5][6] the band explored other genres in their next studio album, Minutes to Midnight, which was released in 2007.[7][8]Billboard charts and had the third best debut week of any album that year.[9][10] The band has collaborated with several other artists, most notably with rapperJay-Z in their mashup EP Collision Course, and many others included on Reanimation.[5] The band's most recent work, the concept albumA Thousand Suns, was released on September 8, 2010. Linkin Park has sold over 50 million albums worldwide and has won two Grammy Awards.
Early years (1996–1999)
Originally consisting of three high school friends, Linkin Park’s foundation was anchored by Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, and Rob Bourdon.[14]Joe Hahn, Dave "Phoenix" Farrell, and Mark Wakefield to perform in their band, Xero. Though limited in resources, the band began recording and producing songs within Shinoda’s make-shift bedroom studio in 1996.[14][15][14] The lack of success and stalemate in progress prompted Wakefield, at that time the band's vocalist, to leave the band in search of other projects.[14][15][16][17]
After spending a considerable time searching for Wakefield's replacement, Xero recruited ArizonaChester Bennington. Jeff Blue, the vice president of Zomba Music, had referred him to the band in March 1999.[18][16] The newborn vocal chemistry between Shinoda and Bennington helped revive the band, inciting them to work on new material.[14] The band’s renaissance culminated with a change in name; from Hybrid Theory, the band once again changed its name, this time to Linkin Park, a play on and homage to Santa Monica’s Lincoln Park.[14] However, despite these changes, the band still struggled to sign a record deal. After facing numerous rejections from several major record labels, Linkin Park turned to Jeff Blue for additional help. After failing to catch Warner Bros. Records on three previous reviews, Jeff Blue, now the vice president of Warner Bros. Records, helped the band sign a deal with the company in 1999. The band released its breakthrough album, Hybrid Theory, the following year.[18]
and genres to a radio-friendly yet densely layered style in The album topped the After graduating from high school, the California natives began to take their musical interests more seriously, recruiting Tensions and frustration within the band grew after they failed to land a record deal. Farrell also left to tour with Tasty Snax and other bands. vocalist Bennington, formerly of Grey Daze, became a standout among applicants because of his unique singing style. The band changed its name from Xero to Hybrid Theory.
Having adapted the nu metal and rap metalHybrid Theory and Meteora,[4][5][6] the band explored other genres in their next studio album, Minutes to Midnight, which was released in 2007.[7][8]Billboard charts and had the third best debut week of any album that year.[9][10] The band has collaborated with several other artists, most notably with rapperJay-Z in their mashup EP Collision Course, and many others included on Reanimation.[5] The band's most recent work, the concept albumA Thousand Suns, was released on September 8, 2010. Linkin Park has sold over 50 million albums worldwide and has won two Grammy Awards.
Early years (1996–1999)
Originally consisting of three high school friends, Linkin Park’s foundation was anchored by Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, and Rob Bourdon.[14]Joe Hahn, Dave "Phoenix" Farrell, and Mark Wakefield to perform in their band, Xero. Though limited in resources, the band began recording and producing songs within Shinoda’s make-shift bedroom studio in 1996.[14][15][14] The lack of success and stalemate in progress prompted Wakefield, at that time the band's vocalist, to leave the band in search of other projects.[14][15][16][17]
After spending a considerable time searching for Wakefield's replacement, Xero recruited ArizonaChester Bennington. Jeff Blue, the vice president of Zomba Music, had referred him to the band in March 1999.[18][16] The newborn vocal chemistry between Shinoda and Bennington helped revive the band, inciting them to work on new material.[14] The band’s renaissance culminated with a change in name; from Hybrid Theory, the band once again changed its name, this time to Linkin Park, a play on and homage to Santa Monica’s Lincoln Park.[14] However, despite these changes, the band still struggled to sign a record deal. After facing numerous rejections from several major record labels, Linkin Park turned to Jeff Blue for additional help. After failing to catch Warner Bros. Records on three previous reviews, Jeff Blue, now the vice president of Warner Bros. Records, helped the band sign a deal with the company in 1999. The band released its breakthrough album, Hybrid Theory, the following year.[18]
and genres to a radio-friendly yet densely layered style in The album topped the After graduating from high school, the California natives began to take their musical interests more seriously, recruiting Tensions and frustration within the band grew after they failed to land a record deal. Farrell also left to tour with Tasty Snax and other bands. vocalist Bennington, formerly of Grey Daze, became a standout among applicants because of his unique singing style. The band changed its name from Xero to Hybrid Theory.
