LINKIN PARK

linkin park history of the establishment
Linkin Park is a homage to nu metal music group originating from Aguora Hills, California, in the United States. They had several times changed its name, such as Xero, Hybrid Theory, Linkin Park to name until now. The name "Linkin Park" itself is a play on the name of a park in Los Angeles, Lincoln Park.
Before a vocalist Chester Bennington Linkin Park, Mark Wakefield the vocalist first. But he emerged from Linkin Park - when it used the name Hybrid Theory - to become manager of the band taproot. Bassist Dave Farrell aka "Phoenix" has also been out for a while from Linkin Park to join a tour with the band ever, Tasty Snax. Meanwhile, four other personnel - Brad Delson, Mike Shinoda, Joe Hahn and Rob Bourdon - Linkin Park always survive since the beginning of its formation.
Linkin Park has released their third studio album, namely Hybrid Theory, Meteora, Minutes to Midnight and. Linkin Park also released the album Live in Texas, Reanimation and Collision Course, and Hybrid Theory EP. Linkin Park's success in popularizing songs like Crawling, In the End, Numb, Somewhere I Belong, and What I've Done. In total, the albums Linkin Park has sold 50 million copies.
Beginning
Early formation of Linkin Park is meeting Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson (Linkin Park guitarist) in grade 7. Then they formed a band called Xero. Brad also played for the band Relative Degree, one of the personnel that is Rob Bourdon (Linkin Park's drummer). Mike met with Brad and Rob by Rob

joined Xero. When in college, he became acquainted with Dave "Phoenix" Farrell (Linkin Park's bassist), which

Brad is a roommate. Mike, who majored in illustration at the Pasadena Art University, met with Joe Hahn (Linkin Park turntablis). Then, Dave Farrell and Joe Hahn joined Xero. Xero Dave had left to rejoin the old band, Tasty Snax.
Initially, they recruited as a vocalist Mark Wakefield, then taken over by Chester Bennington (vocalist former Grey Daze) until now, while Mike and so rapper. Unfortunately, because the name of Xero has used another group, they were forced to change its name to Hybrid Theory. Then, Hybrid Theory signed a recording contract with a company called Warner Bros.. Records after successfully launches Hybrid Theory EP titled EP in 1999 as many as a thousand pieces
Once again, they were forced to change the name because a name similar to the name Hybrid Theory Hybrid rock band originating from Wales. Rather than be considered the same band, they chose to change the name again became Linkin Park. Chester's name is taken from the name of a park in Los Angeles, Lincoln Park. To be able to manage their own web site, changing the spelling Chester became Linkin Park. After that, they managed to buy a web site linkinpark.com
Of Hybrid Theory.
Linkin Park released their first album, Hybrid Theory, on October 24, 2000 with the first single One Step Closer. However, the more famous is the single Crawling and In the End. This song has made Linkin Park became popular. That album sales exceeding 15 million copies. Linkin Park released a special edition from Hybrid Theory, with two new songs and My December High Voltage (song).
Linkin Park released a re-arrangement of the album Hybrid Theory Reanimation. This album also achieved success with sales of approximately 10 million copies. Idol, Pts.OF.Athrty, not as popular as singles in Hybrid Theory, but it is very well known. Linkin Park, by Mike Shinoda and Joseph Hahn, also briefly worked with the band The X-ecutioners in the manufacture of single It's Goin 'Down. Linkin Park fans they also formed a group called Linkin Park Underground, and began his own tour called Projekt Revolution, after often invited to music festivals.
Meteora
On 25 March 2003, Linkin Park released their second album titled Meteora. These names were taken from a place of worship in the ruins in Greece. This album also achieved success with sales of approximately 11 million copies. Idol is Somewhere I Belong, Faint, Numb, From the Inside, Lying from You, and Breaking the Habit.
Meteora won many awards. Among other MTV Award category Best Rock Video "for the song" Somewhere I Belong "and" Viewer's Choice Award "(Breaking The Habit). Linkin Park also won another award the "2004 Radio Music Awards," "Artist Award of the Year" and the "Song of the Year Award" by the song "Numb". Mesikpun album Meteora was not as successful as Hybrid Theory album was signed three big album sales in the United States in 2003.
Linkin Park's Projekt Revolution Tour also held the 2nd and the busy part concert. In between that time, Linkin Park had finished recording their album, "Live In Texas", which contains the songs at concerts in Texas Linkin Park.

Side project
At the request of MTV, Linkin Park, Jay-Z collaborated with the album "Collision Course". This is a remix album of material from some Linkin Park songs in the album "Hybrid Theory" and "Meteora" and Jay-Z songs in the album "Blueprint" and "The Black Album." The album was released in 2004 and produced two singles, namely "Numb / Encore is a Grammy award category" Best Rap Song "and" Best Collaboration ".
In 2005, Linkin Park more major charity concert. They help the victims of the tsunami in December 2004 in a concert entitled Music For Relief. Linkin Park also helped raise money for victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2004. Meanwhile, Mike Shinoda of Fort Minor's joined on the album "The Rising Tied". Chester Bennington also had a solo project called Snow White Tan which in turn is popularly known as Dead by Sunrise. Then, Linkin Park went to Japan in 2006 to follow the popular music festivals in Japan, the Summer Sonic.

Minutes to Midnight
In 2006, they began recording material for Linkin Park's latest album, namely "Minutes To Midnight". Many who criticize Linkin Park because it is often delayed the launch. Even so, Linkin Park, ensuring that the album is dated May 14, 2007 deserves to be collected. According to Linkin Park, they named their new album "Minutes To Midnight" (the minutes to midnight) because of the nuclear issue on this earth that can destroy the world at midnight.
A total of 100 track demo has been created but only 12 are included in the album. No wonder this album was recorded during 14 months. In the album Minutes To Midnight, elements of nu metal music is less viscous. Nevertheless, this album remains popular. The proof is almost as much as this album sold 625 thousand copies in its first week (a record in the year 2007). This third studio album produced by Mike Shinoda and Rick Rubin, the former personnel Beastie Boys. His first single, "What I've Done", has started playing on the radio on April 2, 2007. Minutes To Midnight also occupy the top Billboard. On August 20, 2007, Linkin both Park releasing singles, namely "Bleed It Out." And, in October, Linkin Park will release a single "Shadow of the Day".
The song 'No Roads the Left "can be obtained by booking through iTunes. While the song "Qwerty" can be found in EP entitled Linkin Park Underground v6.0.
Flow

At the beginning of its formation, Linkin Park rock. After the entry of a DJ or turntablis named Joe Hahn, Linkin Park, replacing the flow into the hip-hop. However, the album Hybrid Theory, Linkin Park, changing the flow becomes more and rapcore nu metal. Also on the album Meteora, Linkin Park also just added an electronic element.
On the album Minutes To Midnight, everything changed. Linkin Park really reduce the specific elements of nu metal. Instead, Linkin Park using alternative rock flow. This is clearly an experiment considering the success of Linkin Park with the genre of nu metal in the previous album. However, the experiment proved successful.
Technical
Linkin Park rarely used technique but melodic guitar playing the guitar. In addition, the rap of Mike Shinoda frequently appears on many songs. Chester sometimes screaming in some songs.
Again, changes occurred in the album Minutes To Midnight. Linkin Park to reduce the element of Mike's rap. Rapnya only on two songs, namely Bleed It Out and Hands Held High. While vocalist Chester was more dominant than before. Linkin Park also played more softly.
Linkin Park Underground
This is a group of fans of Linkin Park, established in 2001. If you join the LPU (abbreviation), then it could obtain special merchandise for members of the LPU. Like T-shirts, ashtrays, books, and a mini album (EP).
Member
Members Now
1. Chester Bennington - vocals
2. Rob Bourdon - drums
3. Brad Delson - guitar
4. Dave 'Phoenix' Farrell - bass
5. Joseph Hahn - turntables, sampling
6. Mike Shinoda - backing vocals, sampling, rap, keyboards, guitar

Former Member
1. Mark Wakefield - Vocal
2. Scott's Koziol - Bass (Stand-in)
3. Kyle Christener - Bass (Stand-in)
Discography
1. Xero Sampler Tape
2. Hybrid Theory EP
3. Hybrid Theory - October 24, 2000
4. Reanimation
5. Meteora - March 25, 2003
6. Live In Texas
7. Collision Course
8. Minutes to Midnight - May 14, 2007
Some bands associated with Linkin Park
1. Fort Minor - Mike Shinoda Side Project
2. Dead By Sunrise - Chester Bennington Side Project
3. Hybrid Theory - old name Linkin Park
4. Xero - Linkin Park's old name
5. Tasty Snax - old Band Dave "Phoenix" Farrell
6. Grey Daze - old band Chester Bennington