Linkin Park May 2026

: The band was founded by high school friends Mike Shinoda, Rob Bourdon, and Brad Delson under the name Xero .

: The group initially included Joe Hahn, Dave "Phoenix" Farrell, and singer Mark Wakefield. Linkin Park

Linkin Park is an American band that redefined rock music by blending heavy metal, hip-hop, and electronic elements . Formed in 1996 in Agoura Hills, California, they rose to global stardom with their debut album, Hybrid Theory , and have since sold over 100 million records worldwide. Formation and Early Years : The band was founded by high school