Linkin Park Profile
Sex: All Male
Current Members:
Chester Bennington
Mike Shinoda
Joe Hahn
Brad Delson
Rob Bourdon
Dave Farrell
Genre: Nu metal, Rapcore
Name Game: Originally called Hybrid Theory they had to change their name due to a British electronic group called Hybrid. Bennington suggests Lincoln Park because they passed by it everyday recording in Santa Monica, California. Changed it to Linkin Park so they could purchase the domain linkinpark.com
Education: Agoura High School (Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson), Washington High School (Chester Bennington), Shinoda went to the Art Center College of Design, UCLA (Delson, Dave Farrell)
Formed: Through many manifestations dissolution of previous bands SuperXero, Tasty Snax, etc. Solidified as Hybrid Theory after signing on Chester Bennington for vocals
Where they're from: Agoura Hills, Los Angeles, California
Nationality: American
Debut Album: Hybrid Theory (2000) (20+ million worldwide sales)
Career Breakthrough: "One Step Closer" from their debut album Hybrid Theory (2000)
Profession: musicians