Linkin Park

Linkin Park was an American rock band formed in Agoura Hills, California in 1996. Known for their innovative blend of alternative rock, nu-metal, electronic, and rap rock, the band achieved massive global success. Linkin Park's debut album, Hybrid Theory (2000), became one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century, driven by hits like “In the End” and “Crawling.” The band’s signature sound combined Mike Shinoda's rapping and Chester Bennington's powerful, emotive vocals, backed by a mix of electronic elements and heavy guitar riffs. Their follow-up albums, including Meteora (2003) and Minutes to Midnight (2007), saw them refine their sound and experiment with more diverse genres. Linkin Park’s ability to fuse rock with electronic and hip-hop elements made them pioneers in the nu-metal movement. Tragedy struck in 2017 with the death of Chester Bennington, leaving the band’s future uncertain, but their legacy as one of the most influential bands of the 2000s endures.