Linkin park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. Since their formation in 1996, the band has sold more than fifty-million albums and won two Grammy Awards.They achieved mainstream success with their debut album, Hybrid Theory, which was certified Diamond by the RIAA in 2005.Their following studio album, Meteora, continued the band's success, topping theBillboard 200’s album charts in 2003, and was followed by extensive touring and charity work around the world.

Recognized for their adaptation of the new metal and rap rock genre into a radio-friendly yet densely-layered style in Hybrid Theory and Meteora, the band moved away from this and explored a variety of other genres in their latest studio album, Minutes to Midnight. The album topped the Billboard charts and had the third best debut week of any album that year.They are also known for their several collaborations, most notably with rapper Jay-Z in their mash-up album Collision Course, and many other artists on Reanimation.

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Band members:

current:

Chester Bennington - vocals

Rob Bourdon - drums, percussion

Brad Delson - lead guitar

Dave "Phoenix" Farrell - bass guitar, back-up vocals

Joe Hahn - turntables, programming,samples

Mike Shinoda - emcee,vocals, guitar,keyboard

former:

Mark Wakefield - vocals

Stand-in:

Kyle Christener - Bass guitar

Scott Koziol - Bass guitar

STUDIO ALBUMS:

-> Hybrid Theory(2000)

-> Meteora(2003)

-> Minutes to Midnight(2007)

UPCOMING ALBUM:

->Projekt Revolution 2008

REMIX ALBUMS:
-> Reanimation(2002)
-> Collision Course(with Jay-Z)(2004)


American Music Awards:

In 2003, nominated for the Favorite Alternative Artist, and WON

In 2003, nominated for the Favorite pop/rock band,Duo or group

In 2004, nominated for the Favorite Alternative Artist and WON

In 2007, nominated for the Favorite Alternative Artist and WON

In 2007, nominated for the Favorite pop/rock band,Duo or group

In 2007, nominated for Minutes to Midnight for the Favorite album

Grammy Awards:

In 2002, WON the Best hard rock performance for the album CRAWLING.

In 2002, Hybrid Theory was nominated for the Best rock album.

In 2003, Session was nominated for the Best rock instrumental performance.

In 2006, Numb/Encore WON the Best rap/sung Collaboration



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