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Linkin Park

Linkin Park are one of the most successful rock bands of the 2000s. Their unique blend of metal, rap, electronic music and emotional lyrics made them one of the most influential alternative rock bands of their generation.

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Formed 1996
Origin California, USA
Debut Album Hybrid Theory
Genre Alternative / Nu Metal

About Linkin Park

Linkin Park formed in California in 1996 and quickly became one of the most successful rock bands of the 2000s. Their sound combined heavy guitars, electronic production, rap verses and powerful melodic choruses.

Their debut album Hybrid Theory became one of the best-selling rock albums of the 21st century and introduced the world to hits like In The End and Crawling.

Top 10 Linkin Park Songs

1. In The End The band's most famous song and one of the biggest rock hits of the 2000s.
2. Numb A powerful emotional anthem that became one of Linkin Park's biggest global hits.
3. Crawling One of the standout tracks from Hybrid Theory that won a Grammy award.
4. One Step Closer A heavy nu-metal track that helped launch the band into the mainstream.
5. What I've Done A dramatic rock anthem from the album Minutes to Midnight.
6. Somewhere I Belong A fan favourite from Meteora with a powerful chorus.
7. Bleed It Out A high energy rock track featuring rapid-fire rapping from Mike Shinoda.
8. Breaking The Habit A darker and more experimental track from Meteora.
9. Papercut The opening track from Hybrid Theory and one of the band's most iconic songs.
10. Faint A fast-paced song featuring orchestral elements and heavy guitars.

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Linkin Park Fun Facts

  • Hybrid Theory has sold over 27 million copies worldwide.
  • The band originally called themselves Xero.
  • Linkin Park won two Grammy Awards.
  • Numb became one of the most viewed rock songs on YouTube.

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Best Linkin Park Albums

Best Seller

Hybrid Theory (2000)

The debut album, featuring hits like In The End, Crawling and One Step Closer.

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Fan Favourite

Meteora (2003)

Follow-up album featuring songs like Numb, Faint and Somewhere I Belong.

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Classic Album

Minutes to Midnight (2007)

A more experimental album that included the hit single What I've Done.

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Linkin Park FAQs

  • When did Linkin Park start?
    Linkin Park formed in 1996.
  • What is Linkin Park's biggest song?
    In The End is widely considered their biggest hit.
  • What is Linkin Park's best album?
    Hybrid Theory is their most successful and iconic album.