Linkin Park

American nu metal and alternative rock band

Linkin Park is an American rock band formed in Agoura Hills, California, in 1996. The band's original lineup consisted of Mike Shinoda (vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards), Brad Delson (lead guitar), Dave "Phoenix" Farrell (bass), Rob Bourdon (drums), Joe Hahn (DJ, turntables), and Chester Bennington (lead vocals), who joined the band in 1999. They rose to international fame with their debut album "Hybrid Theory," released in 2000, which was certified Diamond by the RIAA in 2005 and multi-Platinum in several other countries. Their follow-up album, "Meteora," continued the band's success, topping the Billboard 200 album chart in 2003 and was followed by extensive touring and charity work.