Linkin Park is a rock band from Agoura Hills, California. Forming in 1996, the band had since sold more than forty million albums and won two Grammys. With their debut album, Hybrid Theory, they achieved mainstream success; the album certifying Diamond from the RIAA. Their following studio album, Meteora, continued the band's success, topping the Billboard 200’s album charts in 2003, and was followed by extensive touring and charity work around the world.
Recognized for their adaption of the nu metal genre into a radio-friendly style in Meteora and Hybrid Theory, the band’s latest studio album, Minutes to Midnight had stemmed away from their previous nu metal sound, venturing into a variety of other genres. They are also known for their several collaborations, most notably with rapper Jay-Z in their mash-up album Collision Course, and a plethora of other artists on Reanimation. The album topped the Billboard Charts by selling nearly 625,000 copies in its debut week, making it the third best debut week of any album for the year.
Band Members
Current
Chester Bennington - lead vocals (1999-present)
Mike Shinoda - emcee, vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboard (1996-present)
Brad Delson - lead guitar (1996-present)
Dave "Phoenix" Farrell - bass guitar, backing vocals (1996-1999, 2001-present)
Joe Hahn - turntables, programming, samples, beats (1996-present)
Rob Bourdon - drums (1996-present)
Former
Mark Wakefield – Vocals (1996–1998, while the band was named Xero)
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