Linkin Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Linkin Park
Linkin Park in 2024 From left: Dave Farrell, Brad Delson, Joe Hahn, Emily Armstrong, Colin Brittain, and Mike Shinoda
Background information
Also known as	Xero (1996–1999) Hybrid Theory (1999–2000)
Origin	Agoura Hills, California, U.S.
Genres	Alternative rock nu metal rap rock electronic rock
Years active	1996–2017 2023–present
Labels	Warner Machine Shop
Members	Brad Delson Mike Shinoda Joe Hahn Dave Farrell Emily Armstrong Colin Brittain
Past members	Rob Bourdon Mark Wakefield Chester Bennington Kyle Christner

Linkin Park is a famous American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. The band started making music together in 1996. The current members include singer and keyboardist Mike Shinoda, guitarist Brad Delson, and turntablist Joe Hahn. Bass player Dave Farrell, singer Emily Armstrong, and drummer Colin Brittain complete the group. For many years, singer Chester Bennington and drummer Rob Bourdon were key members. The band took a long break after Bennington died in July 2017. Later, in 2024, the musicians reunited with Armstrong and Brittain to record new songs.

The band plays an exciting blend of alternative rock, heavy metal music, and hip-hop. This modern mix of genres is often called nu metal or rap rock. Over time, the band also added electronic synthesizers and catchy pop music sounds. Their first record, Hybrid Theory, was a massive hit around the world in 2000. It earned a Diamond award from the Recording Industry Association of America for selling millions of copies. Famous songs like "One Step Closer", "Crawling", and "In the End" played constantly on MTV. "In the End" even rose to number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 music chart.

Linkin Park ranks among the best-selling music acts of all time. They have sold over one hundred million records across the globe. Music organizations have honored them with two Grammy Awards and seven American Music Awards. They also won four Billboard Music Awards and ten MTV Europe Music Awards. Music video channel MTV2 named them one of the greatest bands of the video era. Magazine Kerrang! once described them as the biggest rock band on Earth. Through creative teamwork and charity work, Linkin Park has inspired millions of young music fans worldwide.

History of Linkin Park

1996–2000: How Three Friends Formed a Band

Linkin Park began with three talented high school friends named Mike Shinoda, Rob Bourdon, and Brad Delson. All three attended Agoura High School in southern California. They loved playing instruments and writing creative songs together after classes. After graduation, they decided to start a real band called Xero. They invited three more musicians named Joe Hahn, Dave "Phoenix" Farrell, and Mark Wakefield to join them. Because they had little money, the friends built a makeshift studio in Shinoda's small bedroom. They used simple equipment to record their very first demo tape in 1997.

In November 1997, the band played their first live show at a famous club called the Whisky a Go Go. The club was located in West Hollywood. They performed as the opening act for established rock bands like System of a Down and SX-10. Brad Delson introduced the group to a music expert named Jeff Blue. Blue worked in A&R for Zomba Music. Blue watched them play live in 1998 and offered great advice. However, record companies still rejected their demo tapes, causing frustration. Singer Mark Wakefield chose to leave the band to follow different career dreams. Dave Farrell also left temporarily to tour with a Christian punk band called Tasty Snax.

The band searched hard for an amazing new singer to lead their songs. In March 1999, Jeff Blue recommended a singer from Arizona named Chester Bennington. Bennington had previously sung in an alternative rock group named Grey Daze. His powerful voice and emotional delivery instantly amazed the California musicians. The band changed its name to Hybrid Theory to celebrate their new sound. They also hired bassist Kyle Christner to help record an extended play record. They shared this extended play with music fans across early internet chat rooms. A helpful street team of dedicated fans shared their music everywhere online.

Record labels continued to turn them down, but Jeff Blue kept believing in them. Blue became an executive at Warner Bros. Records and helped the group sign a contract. However, another group was already using the name Hybrid. The musicians decided to name themselves after Lincoln Park in Santa Monica, California. That famous public park is known today as Christine Emerson Reed Park. They changed the spelling to "Linkin" so they could buy the internet website linkinpark.com. Dave Farrell returned to play bass, and the band prepared to record their first full studio album.

2000–2002: Hybrid Theory and Global Success

Joe Hahn performing with Linkin Park at Rock am Ring in 2001

Linkin Park released their debut album, Hybrid Theory, on October 24, 2000. Producer Don Gilmore helped the band polish their heavy guitars and electronic beats. The record was an instant commercial smash, selling nearly five million copies in just one year. It quickly became the top-selling music album in the United States for 2001. Radio stations played energetic rock singles like "One Step Closer" all day long. Their hit song "Crawling" won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance.

The dramatic song "In the End" became one of the biggest hits in modern rock history. It climbed all the way to number two on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100 chart. The music video featured giant flying creatures and ancient temple statues created with computer animation. MTV honored the band by presenting them with the MTV Video Music Award for Best Rock Video. Several movie soundtracks also featured the band's songs, including films like Little Nicky and Dracula 2000. The musicians were even nominated for Best New Artist at the prestigious Grammy Award ceremony.

Concert promoters eagerly invited Linkin Park to perform at major music festivals around the globe. They joined giant summer concert tours like Ozzfest and the Family Values Tour. They also performed at the annual radio show called the KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas. In November 2001, the band launched their official fan club, known as the Linkin Park Underground. They even created their very own touring festival called Projekt Revolution. Famous performers like Snoop Dogg and Cypress Hill joined them on stage. Within a single year, the hardworking band performed at more than 320 live concerts.

The musicians captured their wild tour adventures on their first home video DVD, called Frat Party at the Pankake Festival. While traveling, they began remixing their favorite songs alongside famous guest musicians. In July 2002, Linkin Park released this unique remix project as an album named Reanimation. It included creative guest appearances by artists like Black Thought, Jonathan Davis, and Aaron Lewis. The remix album reached number two on the Billboard 200 chart. It quickly sold almost 270,000 copies during its first week in record stores.

2002–2004: The Powerful Sound of Meteora

Upon the release of their second studio album Meteora (2003), the band updated their logo to represent the start of a new era.

Following their huge success, Linkin Park spent months touring across North America and Europe. Despite their exhausting schedule, the band members wrote new songs inside a tiny tour bus studio. In late 2002, they announced that their second album would be called Meteora. They found inspiration in the incredible rocky cliffs of Meteora in Greece. In that historic region, ancient monasteries sit high atop steep sandstone pillars. The band wanted their new music to feel just as grand, solid, and timeless.

Meteora combined crunchy rock guitars with fresh sound effects and hip-hop rhythms. The band even added unique world instruments, such as a traditional shakuhachi bamboo flute from Japan. When the album arrived on March 25, 2003, it became an immediate worldwide hit. It shot straight to number one on the official UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart. In the United States, it sold over 800,000 copies during its first seven days in stores. The record topped the Billboard charts and quickly became one of the most popular albums of the year.

The album produced several huge radio hits, including "Somewhere I Belong" and "Faint". Another track, "Breaking the Habit", featured an anime music video and traditional string instruments. The emotional anthem "Numb" became one of their most celebrated songs of all time. At the Radio Music Awards, the group won Artist of the Year, while "Numb" won Song of the Year. The band also picked up the Viewer's Choice Award for "Breaking the Habit".

To celebrate the record, the band launched another exciting edition of their Projekt Revolution tour. Heavy metal legends Metallica also invited Linkin Park to perform on their Summer Sanitarium Tour. That giant stadium tour included popular rock bands like Limp Bizkit, Deftones, and Mudvayne. Linkin Park recorded their thrilling stadium concert performances in the state of Texas. They released these energetic live recordings as a special album and DVD called Live in Texas. Soon after, they traveled across many countries during the massive Meteora World Tour.

2004–2007: Side Projects and Minutes to Midnight

Linkin Park performing at Nova Rock Festival on June 17, 2007

After several years of nonstop touring, the band members explored exciting side projects. Chester Bennington wrote songs with friends in an alternative group named Dead by Sunrise. Mike Shinoda created an electronic remix of the song "Enjoy the Silence 04" for Depeche Mode. In 2004, Linkin Park teamed up with legendary rapper Jay-Z to create a special musical mashup. They blended their famous rock tracks with rap songs on a collaborative EP called Collision Course. Shinoda also started a hip-hop side group named Fort Minor and released The Rising Tied.

The band members cared deeply about helping people affected by severe natural disasters. They raised money for families hurt by Hurricane Charley in 2004 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005. They donated $75,000 to support the Special Operations Warrior Foundation in 2004. After a massive disaster in Asia, they launched a charity organization called Music for Relief. The band raised emergency funds for survivors of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. They also performed at the worldwide Live 8 concert in Philadelphia to fight global poverty.

In 2006, Linkin Park shared the stage with Jay-Z at the annual Grammy Award ceremony. They performed their hit mashup song "Numb/Encore" alongside rock legend Paul McCartney. McCartney sang verses from the famous song "Yesterday" by the Beatles. The energetic performance won the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. Later that summer, the musicians flew to Japan to perform at the popular Summer Sonic music festival.

The band entered the recording studio with legendary music producer Rick Rubin to make a third album. Rubin encouraged the band to try fresh songwriting styles beyond traditional nu metal sounds. The band chose the title Minutes to Midnight as a reference to the historic Doomsday Clock. The album came out in May 2007, selling over 623,000 copies in its first week. The lead single, "What I've Done", was featured in the smash hit movie Transformers. Other popular singles included "Bleed It Out", "Shadow of the Day", and "Leave Out All the Rest".

Rob Bourdon with Linkin Park on May 25, 2007, during their Minutes to Midnight World Tour

The band supported the record with the giant Minutes to Midnight World Tour. They headlined major music gatherings such as the Download Festival in England and Edgefest in Toronto. In the United Kingdom, they played exciting arena shows in cities like Manchester, Sheffield, and Nottingham. They finished that leg with two sold-out concerts at the O2 arena in London. During their 2008 tour, they shared the stage with rock singer Chris Cornell and the Bravery. A massive outdoor performance at the Milton Keynes Bowl was released on the concert DVD Road to Revolution: Live at Milton Keynes.

2008–2011: Musical Experiments with A Thousand Suns

Mike Shinoda performing with Linkin Park in 2008 during the Projekt Revolution tour

In 2009, Linkin Park announced that their fourth studio album would explore bold new musical directions. Mike Shinoda told reporters that the songs would be experimental and break normal genre boundaries. Legendary producer Rick Rubin returned to help the band craft electronic textures and unique background layers. While working on the album, the band teamed up with famous composer Hans Zimmer. Together, they wrote music for the science-fiction movie Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Linkin Park wrote the hit theme song "New Divide" for the blockbuster film.

To entertain their tech-savvy fans, the band released an action video game for iOS called 8-Bit Rebellion!. Players navigated through retro pixelated levels to help the band members defeat an evil empire. Fans who finished the mobile video game unlocked a brand-new bonus song called "Blackbirds". The special track was later added to the digital store iTunes as part of the new album. The project demonstrated how much the band loved exploring modern digital technology and video games.

The ambitious concept album A Thousand Suns was released to the public in September 2010. Its lead single, "The Catalyst", mixed driving electronic rhythms with soaring vocal harmonies. The band introduced the new song live at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. They performed on an outdoor stage at the historic Griffith Observatory in Hollywood. Other popular singles from the record included "Waiting for the End" and "Iridescent". The music video for "Iridescent" was featured in another major Hollywood movie.

The group launched a massive world concert tour to share the new electronic songs with fans. Linkin Park received six nominations at the prestigious Billboard Awards in 2011. Music critics praised the group for daring to try surprising artistic ideas instead of repeating old formulas. The band proved that rock musicians could successfully combine synthesizers, spoken word clips, and traditional instruments.

2011–2013: Creative Energy with Living Things

Linkin Park performing in Berlin in October 2010. From left to right: Joe Hahn, Dave Farrell, Brad Delson, Mike Shinoda, Rob Bourdon and Chester Bennington.

In 2011, Chester Bennington explained that the band wanted to write and record new songs much faster. The band members loved being creative together in the recording studio. Mike Shinoda explained that their fifth record would be named Living Things. The title reflected their focus on human relationships, personal emotions, and daily life experiences. The album combined the heavy energy of their early years with the electronic beats of their newer work.

The first single from the album was an energetic, upbeat rock song called "Burn It Down". The band performed the song live on television at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. They traveled across North America on the Honda Civic Tour alongside alternative rock group Incubus. Other popular songs on the record included "Lost in the Echo" and the folk-flavored "Castle of Glass". Their emotional song "Powerless" was featured in the fantasy film Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.

Living Things arrived in music stores in June 2012 and immediately reached number one on the charts. During its first week, fans purchased more than 223,000 copies in the United States alone. Later that year, "Castle of Glass" was nominated for Best Song in a Game at the Spike Video Game Awards. The musicians also traveled to Australia to headline the massive Soundwave festival. They shared festival stages with famous rock bands like Paramore, Blink-182, and Sum 41.

In August 2013, the band worked with famous electronic dance music producer Steve Aoki. Together, they recorded an exciting dance track called "A Light That Never Comes". The song was created for a special online computer game called LP Recharge. The band then released a remix album called Recharged in October 2013. The album featured remixes by artists such as Pusha T and Bun B. DJ Joe Hahn also directed a feature film called Mall, featuring original music by the band.

2013–2015: Rocking Hard with The Hunting Party

Dave Farrell performing with Linkin Park at Rock im Park in 2014

In May 2013, Linkin Park returned to the recording studio to create their sixth studio album. Guitarist Brad Delson and Mike Shinoda decided to produce the entire record themselves. They wanted to make a loud, aggressive rock album inspired by the heavy music they loved as teenagers. Shinoda described the sound as raw rock music influenced by punk rock and thrash metal. The musicians avoided soft pop elements and focused on roaring guitars and fast drum beats.

The band released their exciting single "Guilty All the Same" featuring legendary rap pioneer Rakim. Soon after, they announced that the new project would be called The Hunting Party. The record featured musical collaborations with famous rock guitarists like Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine. Other guest artists included Page Hamilton from Helmet and Daron Malakian from System of a Down. Singles like "Until It's Gone" and "Final Masquerade" became big hits on rock radio stations.

Bennington and Shinoda performing live in Montreal on August 23, 2014

Linkin Park played many exciting concerts to share the heavy songs with music lovers. At England's Download Festival in June 2014, they performed their entire classic album Hybrid Theory live. They also headlined giant European festivals like Rock am Ring and Rock im Park alongside heavy metal pioneers Iron Maiden. The group even made a surprise guest appearance on the famous Vans Warped Tour. They performed songs alongside popular modern bands such as Yellowcard, A Day To Remember, and Issues.

In late 2014, MTV Europe honored Linkin Park as the Best Rock act of the year. Music news website Loudwire also named them Best Rock Band and Best Live Act. The band partnered with Steve Aoki again to create a high-energy song named "Darker Than Blood". They debuted the track during a concert at the historic Aragon Ballroom in Chicago. Later that year, the musicians performed at the closing ceremony of BlizzCon, a massive video game convention.

2015–2017: One More Light and Chester's Passing

One of Bennington's final performances with Linkin Park on July 4, 2017, at the O2 Brixton Academy in London

Linkin Park began writing songs for their seventh studio record in late 2015. This time, the musicians tried a completely different approach to making music. Instead of writing instrumental tracks first, they focused on singing melodies and writing lyrics together at a piano. The band worked with talented pop songwriters like Julia Michaels and Justin Tranter. They wanted to share heartfelt stories about family, friendship, and personal challenges.

In early 2017, the group released a gentle pop song called "Heavy". The song featured guest vocals by pop singer Kiiara, marking the first time a female singer sang lead on an official studio album track. The band revealed the album cover through fun puzzle games on social media. The cover image showed six happy children playing together in ocean waves. The seventh album, One More Light, arrived in May 2017 with additional singles like "Battle Symphony".

Sadly, singer Chester Bennington passed away at his home on July 20, 2017. Fans and musicians across the entire world were heartbroken by the tragic news. Mike Shinoda shared his deep sadness online, and the band paused their concert tour to mourn together. To honor Chester's caring spirit, the musicians created the One More Light Fund through their Music for Relief charity. At a morning television show, twelve-year-old Toni Cornell joined the band OneRepublic to sing "Hallelujah" in Chester's memory.

Bennington performing in a crowd of people with flashlights, used prominently in the music video for "One More Light" after his death

On October 27, 2017, the band hosted a massive tribute show at the historic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The special event was called Linkin Park and Friends: Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington. Dozens of famous musicians joined the surviving members on stage to sing Linkin Park's greatest songs. Millions of fans watched the emotional three-hour concert live online via YouTube. In late 2017, the band released a live concert record called One More Light Live. They also won an American Music Award for Favorite Alternative Artist, dedicating the award to Chester.

2017–2023: Band Hiatus and Anniversary Celebrations

Following the tribute concert, Linkin Park took an extended break from public performances. Mike Shinoda stayed in touch with fans and explained that the band members needed time to heal. In 2018, the prestigious UCLA presented Linkin Park with The George and Ira Gershwin Award for Lifetime Musical Achievement. Shinoda released his own solo music and produced songs for other talented artists. He explained that the band members still loved making music, but they did not want to rush into anything new.

In October 2020, Linkin Park celebrated the twentieth anniversary of their debut record with a huge boxed set. The special collection included rare demo recordings, concert videos, and unreleased songs like "She Couldn't". Fans were thrilled to hear how the band originally sounded when they formed in 1999. Electronic duo 100 gecs created an energetic new remix of the classic song "One Step Closer". Bassist Dave Farrell confirmed that the band members stayed in close contact and regularly talked about art and family.

In early 2023, the musicians celebrated the twentieth anniversary of their landmark album Meteora. They launched interactive games on their website and opened their vaults to find unreleased recordings. In February 2023, they released "Lost", a long-lost song featuring Chester Bennington's incredible singing voice. The song quickly became a massive hit on rock radio stations around the world. A second vault track titled "Fighting Myself" followed soon after, delighting millions of longtime listeners.

2023–Present: A Fresh Start with From Zero

Emily Armstrong performing with Linkin Park in November 2024

Behind the scenes, the original band members began writing new music together in private studios. They met singer Emily Armstrong from the rock band Dead Sara and talented songwriter Colin Brittain. The musicians felt an instant creative spark and decided to rebuild Linkin Park together. Drummer Rob Bourdon chose to retire peacefully from the music business to pursue private life interests. In early 2024, the group released a previously unheard track called "Friendly Fire". They also released their very first career-spanning greatest hits album, titled Papercuts.

On September 5, 2024, Linkin Park announced their official return during an exciting live internet broadcast. They welcomed Emily Armstrong as co-lead singer and Colin Brittain as their energetic new drummer. The band performed their brand-new rock single "The Emptiness Machine" to loud cheers from excited fans. Guitarist Brad Delson decided to focus on songwriting and studio work, so musician Alex Feder joined the touring group. The new lineup embarked on the successful From Zero World Tour, playing giant arenas across four different continents.

Linkin Park released their eighth studio album, From Zero, on November 15, 2024. The title honored their very first band name, Xero, representing a fresh beginning. The album featured energetic singles like "Heavy Is the Crown" and "Over Each Other". Video game developer Riot Games selected "Heavy Is the Crown" as the official theme for the 2024 League of Legends World Championship. In late 2024, they released another driving rock song titled "Two Faced".

The band continued their global stadium tour, headlining famous venues like Wembley Stadium in London. In early 2025, they released deluxe tracks titled "Up From the Bottom" and "Unshatter". On May 31, 2025, the band performed a spectacular concert at the 2025 UEFA Champions League final in Munich. The music industry honored the group with two nominations at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in 2026. From Zero earned a nomination for Best Rock Album, while "The Emptiness Machine" competed for Best Rock Performance. In 2026, the group announced a feature documentary film called Unshatter to share their inspiring comeback story.

Charity Work and Helping Communities

Linkin Park performing at Sonisphere Festival in Pori, Finland, on July 25, 2009

Throughout their career, Linkin Park used their worldwide fame to help communities in need. In 2005, the band established their own nonprofit charity organization called Music for Relief. The charity helped rebuild towns damaged by severe weather, earthquakes, and tsunamis. It also funded environmental programs to plant millions of trees and protect nature. The musicians believed that artists had an important responsibility to make the world cleaner and safer.

In January 2010, an enormous earthquake struck the island nation of Haiti, damaging homes and schools. Linkin Park quickly wrote and recorded an uplifting song called "Not Alone". They included the track on a charity album titled Download to Donate for Haiti. Fans could download the album online and donate money directly to emergency relief teams. Later, the band organized a second charity compilation called Download to Donate for Haiti V2.0 to fund medical care and clean drinking water.

When a major earthquake and tsunami hit Japan in 2011, Linkin Park rushed to provide support. Mike Shinoda used his artistic talents to design special charity T-shirts to raise money. The band recorded an instrumental song called "Issho Ni", which means "we are in this together". They released the song through a charity project called Download to Donate: Tsunami Relief Japan. All the money raised went directly to Save the Children to help Japanese families rebuild their communities.

In late 2013, a powerful storm named Typhoon Haiyan caused severe damage across the Philippines. Linkin Park organized a benefit concert in Los Angeles called the Concert for the Philippines. Famous musical guests like the Offspring, Heart, and Bad Religion joined them to perform on television channel AXS TV. The concert raised millions of dollars to supply food and shelter to storm victims. Through generous actions, Linkin Park showed that music can bring hope to people facing tough times.

Musical Style and Favorite Influences

Brad Delson performing with Linkin Park on A Thousand Suns World Tour in 2010

Linkin Park is famous for blending many different musical genres into one exciting, unified sound. Their songs combine elements of rock music, heavy metal music, hip-hop, and electronic music. Music journalists often describe their songs as alternative rock, nu metal, rap rock, or alternative metal. Later in their career, the band also explored sounds from electronic rock, pop rock, and electropop. The musicians never liked being trapped in one box and loved experimenting with fresh musical ideas.

A special feature of Linkin Park's music was the teamwork between their two lead singers. Chester Bennington sang soaring melodies and powerful rock screams, while Mike Shinoda provided clever rapping rhymes. The two singers bounced words back and forth like best friends having a musical conversation. On later records like A Thousand Suns, Shinoda also sang melodic lead vocals on songs like "The Catalyst". Turntablist Joe Hahn added creative record scratches, synthesizer chords, and atmospheric sound effects to every song.

The musicians grew up listening to many legendary rock bands and hip-hop groups. Their rock heroes included famous alternative bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains. They also admired the heavy guitar riffs of Metallica, Led Zeppelin, and Rage Against the Machine. At the same time, Shinoda and Hahn loved classic hip-hop groups like Public Enemy, Run-DMC, and A Tribe Called Quest. Shinoda explained that Public Enemy showed him how rap music could share meaningful messages with the world.

Their song lyrics often discussed topics that young people understand, like dealing with stress and making friends. Instead of singing about money or fame, the band wrote about personal struggles, honesty, and hope. Many fans said the band's honest words made them feel less lonely when facing difficult days. The group proved that heavy rock music could be deeply thoughtful, artistic, and kind.

Awards, Records, and Musical Legacy

Linkin Park is recognized as one of the most influential rock groups of the twenty-first century. Their first album, Hybrid Theory, has sold over thirty million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums ever made. In the United States alone, the album shipped more than twelve million copies. The music magazine Record Collector and rock magazine Rock Sound ranked the record among the best releases of the decade. Author Robert Dimery included the album in his famous music book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.

Their second studio album, Meteora, was also a giant success, selling more than twenty million copies worldwide. When Linkin Park teamed up with rapper Jay-Z on Collision Course, the record topped the Billboard 200 charts immediately. It became only the second collaborative EP in history to reach number one on that major music chart. Over the years, eleven different Linkin Park singles reached number one on the official US Alternative Songs chart. The band also became the very first rock group to earn more than one billion total views on YouTube.

Many successful modern musicians say Linkin Park inspired them to start playing instruments. Famous pop singer Billie Eilish and alternative star Halsey grew up loving Linkin Park's creative albums. Popular rock bands like Bring Me the Horizon, Of Mice & Men, and Crossfaith learned how to write songs by studying their music. Other popular artists who admire the band include the Weeknd, Machine Gun Kelly, and electronic music duo the Chainsmokers. In 2020, the virtual reality video game Beat Saber added eleven Linkin Park songs for players to enjoy.

Band Members and Musicians

Studio Albums Discography

• Hybrid Theory (2000)
• Meteora (2003)
• Minutes to Midnight (2007)
• A Thousand Suns (2010)
• Living Things (2012)
• The Hunting Party (2014)
• One More Light (2017)
• From Zero (2024)

Famous Concert Tours

• Hybrid Theory World Tour (2001)
• Projekt Revolution (2002–2008, 2011)
• Meteora World Tour (2004)
• Minutes to Midnight World Tour (2007–2008)
• A Thousand Suns World Tour (2010–2011)
• Living Things World Tour (2012–2013)
• The Hunting Party Tour (2014–2015)
• One More Light World Tour (2017)
• Linkin Park and Friends: Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington (2017)
• From Zero World Tour (2024–2026)

See Also

In Spanish: Linkin Park para niños

• List of best-selling music artists
• List of best-selling albums
• List of songs recorded by Linkin Park