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Linkin Park

Linkin Park's Genre:

Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Post-Grunge, Rap-Rock

Biography

Although rooted in alternative metal, Linkin Park became one of the most successful acts of the 2000s by welcoming elements of hip-hop, modern rock, and atmospheric electronica into their music. The band's rise was indebted to the aggressive rap-rock movement made popular by the likes of Korn and Limp Bizkit, a movement that paired grunge's alienation with a bold, buzzing soundtrack. Linkin Park added a unique spin to that formula, however, focusing as much on the vocal interplay between singer Chester Bennington and rapper Mike Shinoda as the band's muscled instrumentation, which layered DJ effects atop heavy, processed guitars. While the group's sales never eclipsed those of its tremendously successful debut, Hybrid Theory, few alt-metal bands rivaled Linkin Park during the band's heyday.

Drummer Rob Bourdon, guitarist Brad Delson, and MC/vocalist Mike Shinoda attended high school in Southern California, where they formed the rap-rock band Xero in 1996. Bassist Dave "Phoenix" Farrell, singer Mark Wakefield, and DJ/art student Joseph Hahn joined soon after, and the band courted various labels while playing hometown shows in Los Angeles. Few companies expressed interest in Xero's self-titled demo tape, however, prompting Wakefield to leave the lineup (he would later resurface as the manager for Taproot). Hybrid Theory became the band's temporary moniker in 1998 as replacement singer Chester Bennington climbed aboard, and the revised band soon settled on a final name: Linkin Park, a misspelled reference to Lincoln Park in Santa Monica. With Bennington and Shinoda sharing vocal duties, the musicians now wielded enough power to distinguish themselves from the wave of nu-metal outfits that had appeared during the decade's latter half. Warner Bros. vice president Jeff Blue took note and signed Linkin Park in 1999, sending the band into the studio with Don Gilmore shortly thereafter.

Linkin Park titled their debut album Hybrid Theory, a tribute to the band's past, and released the record during the fall of 2000. "Crawling" and "In the End" were massive radio hits; the latter song even topped the U.S. Modern Rock chart while peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, an example of the band's crossover appeal. Linkin Park joined the Family Values Tour and also played shows with Cypress Hill, leading the group to log over 320 shows in 2001 alone. Come January 2002, Hybrid Theory had received three Grammy nominations and sold over seven million copies. (Sales later topped ten million, earning the album "diamond status" and making Hybrid Theory one of the most successful debuts ever.) Despite their meteoric rise, however, Linkin Park spent the remainder of the year holed up in the recording studio, again working with producer Don Gilmore on a follow-up album. Meanwhile, the timely summer release of Reanimation helped appease the band's eager audience, offering remixed versions of Hybrid Theory's tracks.

A proper sophomore effort, Meteora, arrived in March 2003, featuring a heavier sound and stronger elements of rap-rock. Although the record spawned several modern rock hits, songs such as "Numb," "Somewhere I Belong," and "Breaking the Habit" furthered the band's crossover appeal by simultaneously charting on the Hot 100. Linkin Park once again supported the album with ample touring, including performances with the second annual Projekt Revolution Tour (the band's own traveling festival, which originally launched in 2002) and additional shows with the likes of Metallica and Limp Bizkit. Live in Texas was released to document the band's strength as a touring act, and the bandmates tackled various personal projects before beginning work on a second remix project.

Released in 2004, Collision Course found the band collaborating with king-of-the-mountain rapper Jay-Z, resulting in a number of mashups that sampled from both artists' catalogs. Collision Course topped the charts upon its release, the first EP to do so since Alice in Chains' Jar of Flies, and Jay-Z furthered his association with the band by asking co-founder Mike Shinoda to explore the possibility of a solo hip-hop project. He did, dubbing the project Fort Minor and releasing The Rising Tied in 2005 with Jay-Z as executive producer. Linkin Park then reconvened in 2006 to begin work on a third studio album, which saw Shinoda sharing production credits with Rick Rubin. The resulting Minutes to Midnight arrived in 2007, debuting at number one in several countries and spawning the Top Ten single "What I've Done." In 2010 the band teamed up with Rubin again to produce its fourth studio album, A Thousand Suns. The following year, Chester Bennington stated the band's desire to focus more on putting out new material rather than maintaining an exhaustive touring schedule, with the band having a goal of releasing a new album every 18 months. Linkin Park made good on that promise in 2012 with their Rick Rubin-produced fifth album, Living Things. ~ Andrew Leahey

AOL Radio Stations Linkin Park is Featured on (29)

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'00s Rock

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Rock Hits

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End of the World

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Alt. Hard Rock

Alt. Hard Rock on Slacker Radio delivers the harder, edgier, rock side of the Alternative music world. You'll hear staples like Tool, Nine Inch Nails, Pearl Jam and Nirvana as well as the the latest from the Foo Fighters, Linkin Park, Green Day and more.

Party Rock

Party Rock on Slacker has your party tunes covered with classics from AC/DC, Metallica, and The Stones. You'll also hear the latest from the Foo Fighters, Korn and System of a Down to keep your party rocking for hours. Have a few drinks, and party hard. We will rock it for you.

Rock

Rock on Slacker Radio is a tribute to all things rock, from AC/DC to Disturbed. You'll hear everything that rocks with no filler and no acoustic guitars.

Hard Rock

Hard Rock on Slacker Radio is the way Rock is supposed to be...good and hard. You'll hear the best new music from bands like System of a Down, Chevelle, Saliva, Tool, Korn, Shinedown, Metallica, Disturbed as well as deeper album cuts from your favorite Rock bands to give you the full hard rock experience.

'00s Hits

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Party Alternative

Party Alternative on Slacker pumps out the best alternative party tunes including classics by The Ramones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sublime and Jane's Addiction as well as the latest from the Foo Fighters, Green Day and many more to keep your party going day and night.

Alternative Hits

Alternative Hits on Slacker Radio plays the biggest songs in Alternative Music. From the top of the charts to the songs on the rise, you'll hear the hits, old and new, from Green Day, The Killers, Red Hot Chili Peppers and many more.

Top 50 Alt/Rock songs of 2012

Join Slacker Radio's Tobi Lynn as she hosts the countdown of the Top 50 Alt/Rock songs of 2012. This countdown represents the most Hearted, most listened to, and most searched for songs of 2012 on Slacker Radio. From breakout artists like Walk The Moon to the biggest hits of the year like Gotye- All of the Alt songs that mattered in 2012 are on this countdown.

Alternative Workout

Even Alternative people like to work up a sweat. With this in mind, Alternative Workout serves up a continuous barrage of high energy tunes from the complete Alternative spectrum. We've got grunge, punk, and all decades of Alt-rock covered. Let's do this already.

Going Green

In celebration of Earth Day, Slacker has teamed with Greenpeace to salute the most environmentally-friendly artists in the world. From Jack Johnson to Coldplay to the aptly named Green Day, this is the essential soundtrack for tree-huggers, ocean-lovers and all champions of mother nature. Tune in, get green, and learn how the artists you care about are giving back.

Rock Alternativo

Rock Alternativo on Slacker Radio covers today’s Latin Alternative Rock, Pop-Rock, Electronic, Indie and even a few beloved English rock hits from the likes of The Smiths and Depeche Mode. On Rock Alterntivo, you'll hear the best of bands like Mana, Café Tacuba, Jaguares, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Juanes, and Hombres G & More.

New Rock First

New Rock First on Slacker Radio is for Rock fans that want to be the first to find out about new music. Emerging bands, new releases, and songs that are too hot for the radio- it's all here, and it's all brand new.

The Wanted Showcase

This is The Wanted Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by the members of The Wanted including music hand-picked by Tom, Max, Siva, Jay and Nathan as well as commentary by each about the songs that influenced their music and their lives.

A Global Force for Groove

New Alternative First

Hear tomorrow's music today on New Alternative First. This is where we put all the brand new music- as soon as we get it. Emerging artists, new releases, only cutting edge music.

Dance Pop

Dance Pop is driven by artists like Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Flo Rida and Timbaland mixed with Club Hits by Expose', Amber, Real McCoy, George LaMond and more. Dance Pop is devoted to club and party anthems from the late 80's to today's most popular radio and dance floor hits.

Far East Movement Showcase

This is the Far East Movement Artist Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by the members of Far East Movement including music hand-picked by Kev Nish, Prohgress, J-Splif and DJ Virman as well as commentary by each about the songs that influenced their music and their lives.

Soft Rock

Soft Rock on Slacker is a true rock station that showcases the lighter, more contemplative side of the biggest names in rock-n-roll. No sappy love ballads or lame pop songs here...just great soft rock from Coldplay, U2, Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Snow Patrol, Dave Matthews Band, Train, and more!

Rock Adrenaline

Channel the rage- Rock Adrenaline on Slacker Radio features high-octane Rock tracks to help you beat your personal best. From AC/DC to White Zombie, this station features songs that were hand-picked for their aggressive sound and motivational tempo. This is the station for rock fans that’s guaranteed to get you through at day at the gym or a weekend at boot camp.

Rock Ballads

Rock Ballads on Slacker Radio will take you back to the days of big hair and big love ballads. Raise your lighters in the air, grab the one you love, and find your own “Paradise by the Dashboard Light”. Big Rock Ballads on Slacker Radio features all the best balladeers from the 70’s and 80’s like Journey, Foreigner, and Aerosmith.

SVP & Russillo Music Show

SVP & Russillo play the music they love and it’s all right here. You’ll hear music from the show while Scott Van Pelt and Ryen Russillo take you inside the studio and share how the show decides what makes the cut. Plus… Dan “The Duke” Davis raps, visits from “The Pulse of the Nation” and other moments from the show.

'80s, '90s & Today

Slacker Radio DJ Parker is your guide to the hits from the last three decades on 80's, 90's, and Today. All of today's hit music with a healthy dose of nostalgia.

Today's Hits

The hottest new songs and artists can be found on Today's Hits on Slacker Radio. Whether it's coming up on the charts or popular on TV, you'll hear it here first. Slacker DJ Parker keeps it fresh and cutting edge every week, so you never miss the latest hot tracks!

Teen Pop

Teen Pop is the perfect station for the up-and-coming pop generation, with great music from artists like Chris Brown, Ashlee Simpson and The Jonas Brothers. We play the best teen-friendly music of the 90's & 2000's plus all of your favorite new songs! Teens have their own style and now their own music station to go along with it - Teen Pop on Slacker Radio!

Linkin Park

This station plays the best music from and music from related artists like Three Days Grace, Evanescence, Papa Roach, Hoobastank, 3 Doors Down, Puddle of Mudd, Breaking Benjamin, Shinedown, Hinder, Nickelback and more.

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Linkin Park's Selected Discography (50)

Living Things

2012 Warner Bros. Records Inc.201212 Songs

A Thousand Suns

2010 Warner Bros. Records Inc.201015 Songs

A Thousand Suns [Special Edition]

2010 Warner Bros. Records Inc.201016 Songs

Minutes to Midnight

2007 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside the U.S.200712 Songs

Minutes to Midnight

2007 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S.200712 Songs

Reanimation [Japan Bonus Tracks]

2002 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside the U.S.200623 Songs

Meteora

2003 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S.ECD200313 Songs

Meteora [Japan Bonus Tracks]

2006 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside the U.S.200616 Songs

Reanimation

2002 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside the U.S.ECD200222 Songs

Hybrid Theory

2000 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside the U.S.200012 Songs

Hybrid Theory [Japan Bonus Tracks]

2000 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside the U.S.200115 Songs

LIVING THINGS: Acapellas and Instrumentals

2012 Warner Bros. Records Inc.DIGITAL201222 Songs

Meteora: Live Around The World

2012 Warner Bros. Records Inc.DIGITAL20127 Songs

Iridescent

Motion Picture Artwork and Copyright C2011 PARAMOUNT PICTURES. All rights reserved. HASBRO, TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of HASBRO. C2011 HASBRO. C2011 Warner Bros. Records Inc.20111 Songs

The Catalyst

2010 Warner Bros. Records Inc.SINGLE20102 Songs

New Divide

Motion Picture Artwork, Photos, Copyright C2009 DW STUDIOS L.L.C. and PARAMOUNT PICTURES. All rights reserved. HASBRO, TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro. C2009 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. C2009 Reprise Records.DIGITAL20091 Songs

New Divide

Motion Picture Artwork, Photos, Copyright C2009 DW STUDIOS L.L.C. and PARAMOUNT PICTURES. All Rights Reserved. HASBRO, TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of HASBRO. C2009 HASBRO. All Rights Reserved. C2009 Reprise RecordsSINGLE20093 Songs

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