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Members:
Mike Shinoda – lead vocals, rapping, rhythm guitar, keyboards, samples, synthesizers (1996–2017, 2023–present)
Brad Delson[a] – lead guitar, backing vocals (1996–2017, 2023–present); keyboards (2007–2017), bass (1999–2000)
Joe Hahn – turntables, synthesizers, samples, programming, backing vocals (1996–2017, 2023–present)
Dave “Phoenix” Farrell – bass, backing vocals (1996–1999, 2000–2017, 2023–present)
Emily Armstrong – lead vocals (2023–present)
Colin Brittain – drums, percussion (2023–present)
Based in: the U.S.
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GRAMMY award-winning Linkin Park is an American rock band that formed in 1996 in Agoura Hills, California. The band’s original lineup consisted of Mike Shinoda (vocals, keyboards, guitar), Brad Delson (guitar), Rob Bourdon (drums), Joe Hahn (turntables, samples), and Dave “Phoenix” Farrell (bass). However, the addition of lead vocalist Chester Bennington in 1999 propelled them to international fame with their blend of alternative rock, nu-metal, and electronic elements.
Early Years and Formation:
Linkin Park began as a high school project between Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson, who met at Agoura High School. They initially called the band Xero, but they struggled to gain traction and secure a record deal. After several years of trying to establish themselves, Chester Bennington joined as the lead vocalist, which completed the band’s lineup and led to the rebranding of the band as Linkin Park—a name derived from Santa Monica’s Lincoln Park.
Breakthrough with Hybrid Theory:
In 2000, Linkin Park released their debut album, Hybrid Theory, which became a massive commercial success. The album blended rock, hip-hop, and electronic music in a way that was revolutionary for the time. It produced hit singles like “Crawling,” “In the End,” and “One Step Closer,” catapulting the band to international fame. Hybrid Theory sold more than 30 million copies worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century.
Meteora and Continued Success:
Following the success of Hybrid Theory, Linkin Park released their second album, Meteora (2003), which continued their success with tracks like “Numb,” “Somewhere I Belong,” and “Breaking the Habit.” Like its predecessor, Meteora mixed heavy guitar riffs, rap verses, and electronic elements, earning critical acclaim and solidifying the band’s place as one of the most influential rock bands of the 2000s.
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Experimentation and Evolution:
As Linkin Park progressed, they began experimenting with their sound. Their third album, Minutes to Midnight (2007), marked a departure from the nu-metal sound of their earlier albums, incorporating more alternative rock and electronic influences. Tracks like “What I’ve Done” and “Shadow of the Day” showed a softer, more introspective side of the band.
Their fourth album, A Thousand Suns (2010), represented a bold shift toward a more electronic and experimental sound. It was conceptually and politically charged, addressing themes like nuclear war and humanity’s future. Songs like “The Catalyst” and “Waiting for the End” showcased their continued evolution.
Later Years and Continued Influence:
Linkin Park continued to evolve with albums like Living Things (2012) and The Hunting Party (2014). The band maintained their experimental approach while revisiting their heavier roots in The Hunting Party, which featured tracks like “Guilty All the Same” and collaborations with artists like Rakim and Daron Malakian of System of a Down.
Their final album with Chester Bennington, One More Light (2017), was a major departure from their earlier work, focusing more on pop and electronic influences. Though it divided fans, the album contained emotionally charged songs like the title track “One More Light” and “Heavy.”
Linkin Park‘s influences include Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Jane’s Addiction, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine Inch Nails, Ministry, Skinny Puppy, Machines of Loving Grace, Metallica, Refused, Minor Threat, Fugazi, Descendents, Misfits, Beastie Boys, Run-DMC, A Tribe Called Quest, Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock, N.W.A, Public Enemy, KRS-One, Boogie Down Productions, Led Zeppelin, Rage Against the Machine, and the Beatles.
Chester Bennington’s Death:
Tragically, on July 20, 2017, Chester Bennington died by suicide. His death sent shockwaves through the music world, with many fans and fellow musicians mourning the loss of one of the most distinctive voices in rock. The band canceled their tour in the wake of Bennington’s passing and held a tribute concert, Linkin Park and Friends: Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington, in Los Angeles, featuring many of Bennington’s close friends and collaborators.
Legacy:
Linkin Park is one of the most successful and influential rock bands of the 21st century. With more than 100 million records sold worldwide, they have won numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards, multiple American Music Awards, and MTV Music Awards. Their unique blend of genres, including rock, hip-hop, electronic, and alternative, made them pioneers in the nu-metal scene and beyond. Songs like “In the End,” “Numb,” and “Faint” remain iconic, and their influence on the rock and alternative music scenes is undeniable.
Linkin Park became the first rock band to achieve more than one billion YouTube views. Linkin Park‘s “Numb” is the third and “In the End” is the sixth “timeless song” on Spotify. The two songs make Linkin Park the only artist to have two timeless songs in the top ten.
Hybrid Theory by the group was listed in the 2005 edition of the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. It was also ranked at #11 on Billboard’s Hot 200 Albums of the Decade. In addition, the album was included in Best of 2001 by Record Collector, The top 150 Albums of the Generation by Rock Sound and 50 Best Rock Albums of the 2000s by Kerrang!. The album Meteora was included in Top 200 Albums of the Decade by Billboard at No. 36. The album sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. The collaborative EP Collision Course with Jay-Z became the second ever EP to top the Billboard 200, going on to sell more than 300,000 copies in its first week after Alice in Chains‘ Jar of Flies in 1994.
In the United States, the album Minutes to Midnight had the biggest first week sales of 2007 at the time, with 625,000 albums sold. In Canada, the album sold more than 50,000 copies in its first week and debuted at number one on the Canadian Albums Chart. Worldwide, the album shipped more than 3.3 million copies in its first four weeks of release.
The New York Times’ Jon Caramanica commented Linkin Park “brought the collision of hard rock and hip-hop to its commercial and aesthetic peak” at the beginning of the 2000s. Several rock and non-rock artists have cited Linkin Park as an influence, including Of Mice & Men, One OK Rock, Kutless, My Heart to Fear, Ill Niño, Bishop Nehru, From Ashes to New, Bring Me the Horizon, Spyair, Hardy, I Prevail, Crossfaith, AJ Tracey, the Chainsmokers, the Devil Wears Prada, Steve Aoki, Blackbear, Halsey, Amber Liu, Machine Gun Kelly, Billie Eilish, Starset, the Weeknd, and You Me at Six.
On August 20, 2020, their 20th anniversary, Linkin Park collaborated with virtual reality rhythm game Beat Saber to release 11 maps based on their songs.
Their discography includes eight studio albums, three live albums, four compilation albums, two remix albums, three soundtrack albums, 4 video albums, 12 extended plays, 39 singles, 20 promotional singles, and 70 music videos.
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