Founded: 1999
Location: United States
Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. The band's lineup consists of vocalist/rhythm guitarist/keyboardist Mike Shinoda, lead guitarist Brad Delson, bassist Dave Farrell, DJ/turntablist Joe Hahn and drummer Rob Bourdon, with vocalist Chester Bennington also part of the band until his death in 2017. Vocalist Mark Wakefield was an early member prior to Bennington's recruitment. Categorized as alternative rock, Linkin Park's earlier music spanned a fusion of heavy metal and hip hop, while their later music features more electronica and pop elements.
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Jason Lipshutz began writing 'It Starts With One' when he discovered there wasn’t a comprehensive book on Linkin Park. “That seemed unfathomable to me, so I wrote it!”
The album features the unreleased song 'Friendly Fire' and singles from Linkin Park's two-decade-plus career.
Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda revealed the existence of 'Friendly Fire' in June 2020.
The former bassist claims he has "never been paid a penny for his work with Linkin Park".
"You know I love a good mash-up. You wanna help me with a mash-up?"
"When there were more challenges, we'd have each other's back because we knew we had this creative agreement — or in our case, a brotherhood."
Mike Shinoda will be joined by Christine Anu, Ziggy Ramo, Camp Cope’s Georgia Maq, Kate Miller-Heidke and many more.
“I can wait for you at Bikini Bottom…” or whatever Bad Omens said.
Tarja’s cover of the Linkin Park classic is the first single from her upcoming album, Rocking Heels: Live At Metal Church.
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