An Introduction To Linkin Park

Mike and Brad have known each other since 7th grade, they both went to Agoura high school, Brad was Phoenix's room mate in college, and Brad and Rob met when they both joined a band together. Mike met Joe at Art College.

The origins of Linkin Park date right back to around 1994, To a band called 'Relative Degree', This band featured Brad and Rob, they played a few live shows, recorded some demo's and then fell apart.

In 1996 Brad and Mike formed the band 'Xero' they were later joined by Rob, Joe, and Phoenix. They then recruited lead singer Mark Wakefield. At their first live show they were signed by record company 'Zomba Music' who later released the first demo tape for the band.

In 1997, Mark left the band to pursue other interests (He now manages the band 'Taproot') Xero carried on recording demo's with Mike on vocals, he also got some of his friends to perform some demo vocals to see if the lyrics were working, and to check the overall sound of the song.

In 1998, Zomba Music sent out a search for a new lead singer. They found a guy in Phoenix (Chester) who had recently split with former band 'Grey Daze'. They sent him an instrumental demo, and asked him to write and record some lyrics to go with it. 3 days later the demo was finished and Chester was flying to South California to deliver the demo tape himself. The band really liked Chester's style, and only a few days later he was confirmed as their new singer.

MySpace digs Forfeit_The_Game...

When Chester joined, Xero changed their name to 'Hybrid Theory'. At this time, Phoenix left the band to rejoin his former band 'The Snax' on a one and a half year tour. Hybrid Theory then bought in replacement bassist 'Kyle Christner'.

The band then wrote and performed a few demo's and sent out a demo tape through Zomba, After a short while Warner Bros. Were interested in signing the band and a short while later they did. They then released an Ep through Warner.

It was at this point that the band decided to change their name again (This time to avoid legal hassles with another local band of the same name). Chester suggested the name 'Lincoln Park' [after an old park he used to drive by everyday on his way to work]. They then realised that it would cost too much to buy an internet domain and that the domain would already be taken. So they decided on 'Linkin Park' (At this point bassist Kyle left to join another band).

In 1999 the band started working on their debut album with new bassist Scott (Who can be seen performing in the 'One Step Closer' video) after extensive song writing and performing, the band released a demo tape for the album.

In 2000 they released their debut album 'Hybrid Theory' through Warner Bros. Records.

In 2001 Phoenix rejoined the band as their permanent bassist.

In early 2002, the band released 'Reanimation', which most people see as a 'filler' album, It was basically remix's of all the songs from Hybrid theory. They had some big name collaborations on the album, and they state it was released as a Hip-Hop album, and an experimentation with cross-genre collaborations. It was also at this time that Hybrid Theory was named as biggest selling album of 2001.

In late 2002, Hybrid Theory had sold upwards of 10 million copies, and the band received 10 platinum discs for their efforts.

In 2003, the band released their second studio album 'Meteora' to date it has gone 4 Times-Platinum in the US alone. [Hybrid Theory has now gone platinum 18 times Worldwide]

Song Info // Complete Song List

Concise Linkin Park song list, of all the tracks they have recorded over the years.
Only confirmed and known demo's are listed currently.

As Xero:
Fuse
Reading My Eyes
Rhinestone
Stick N' Move

As Hybrid Theory:
Esaul (Studio Demo)
Dedicated (Demo)

Carousel
Carousel (Demo)
Technique (Short)
Step Up
And One
And One (Demo)
High Voltage
Part Of Me
Part Of Me (Demo)

As Linkin Park:
My December
High Voltage (Remix)

Papercut
One Step Closer
Plaster (OSC Demo)
With You
Now I See (With You Demo)
Crawling
Crawling (Demo)
Points Of Authority
Points Of Authority (Demo 1)
Points Of Authority (Demo 2)
Points Of Authority (Demo 3)
Runaway
By Myself
Superxero (BM Demo 1)
Superxero (BM Demo 2)
By Myself (Demo 3)
In The End
The Untitled (ITE Demo)
A Place For My Head
Esaul (APFMH Demo 1)
Esaul (APFMH Demo 2)
A Place For My Head (Demo 3)
Forgotten
Forgotten (Demo)
Cure For The Itch
Pushing Me Away

Opening
Pts.Of.Athrty
Pts.Of.Athrty (Crystal Method Remix)
Enth E Nd
Enth E Nd (Instrumental)
Enth E Nd (Demo)
[Chali]
Frgt/10
Frgt/10 (Instrumental)
P5hng Me A*wy
Plc.4 Mie Hæd
X-Ecutioner Style
H! Vltg3
H! Vltg3 (Instrumental)
H! Vltg3 (Acappella)
[Riff Raff]
Wth>You
Ntr\Mssion
Ppr:Kut
Rnw@y
MyMy[Stef]
By_Myslf
Buy Myself (Marilyn Manson Remix)
Kyur4 Th Ich
1stp Klosr
1stp Klosr (Demo)
Krwlng

A.06

Foreword
Don't Stay
Somewhere I Belong
Lying From you
Hit The Floor
Easier To Run
Faint
Figure.09
Breaking The Habit
From The Inside
Nobody's Listening
Session
Numb

Sold My Soul To Yo Mama

Collaborations:
It's Goin' Down (X-Ecutioners feat/ Linkin Park)
It's Goin' Down (Instrumental)
It's Goin' Down (Scratch Acapella)
It's Goin' Down (Demo)
It's Goin' Down (Promo)
Karma Killer (Cyclefly feat/ Chester)
State Of The Art (DJ Lethal feat/ Chester)
Freestyle (DJ Vice feat/ Mike)
Unknown Track (The Visionaries feat/ Chester) *
Unknown Track (Dan The Automator feat/ Rob) *
System (Chester feat/ Jon Davis)
Head Like A Hole (KoRn feat/ Chester) *
Rock and Roll [Could Never Hip Hop Like This] Part 2 (HBMS feat/ Mike & Chester)
Rock and Roll [Could Never Hip Hop Like This] Part 2 (HBMS feat/ Mike & Chester - Instrumental)
Standing In The Middle (Linkin Park feat/ Motion Man)

* - Unreleased Track.
Live tracks not included.

LINKIN PARK DISCOGRAPHY

Albums Hybrid Theory
Reanimation
Meteora
Live In Texas
Collision Course
Minutes To Midnight
EPs Hybrid Theory EP
Underground v2.0
Underground v3.0
Underground v4.0
Underground v5.0
Underground v6.0
Underground v7.0
Underground v8.0
Underground v9.0
In The End: Live & Rare
Singles2000/2001
One Step Closer
One Step Closer USA Humble Brothers Remixes Internal Review CD-R
Papercut
Crawling
In The End Pt.1
In The End Pt.2
2002
H! Vltg3/Pts.Of.Athrty
Pts.Of.Athrty
Enth E Nd + Frgt/10 USA Radio CD
Enth E Nd + Frgt/10 (Vinyl)
It's Goin' Down
It's Goin' Down (Vinyl)
2003
Somewhere I Belong
Faint 1
Faint 2
Numb Pt.1
Numb Pt.2
From The Inside
Breaking The Habit
2004/2005
Numb/Encore
Numb/Encore (Vinyl)
Enjoy The Silence 2004 Pt.1 (by Depeche Mode)
2007
What I've Done
What I've Done (Vinyl)
Bleed It Out
Bleed It Out (Vinyl)
Shadow Of The Day
Shadow Of The Day (Vinyl)
2000/2001 (DVD)
Crawling DVD Single
One Step Closer DVD Single
In The End Pt.1 DVD Single
In The End Pt.2 DVD Single
Frat Party At The Pancake Festival
Breaking The Habit
Appears On Tribute Albums A Tribute To Linkin Park
In The Chamber... The String Quartet Tribute To Linkin Park
The String Quartet Tribute To Linkin Park: Meteora
Dub Tribute To Linkin Park
Gothic Acoustic Tribute To Linkin Park
Guitar Tribute To Linkin Park
Bluegrass Tribute To Linkin Park
The Ultimate Tribute To Linkin Park
Compilations White People
White People (Instrumental)
Soundtracks Queen Of The Damned (Original Soundtrack)
Underworld: Evolution (Original Soundtrack)
Mix CDsMovie Script Version 1 (Promotional CD)
Movie Script Version 1 (2-CD Original Soundtrack)

How The Band Got Famous

Linkin Park is a rock band from Agoura Hills, California. They formed in 1996 and achieved mainstream success with their debut album, Hybrid Theory in 2000. Their following studio album, Meteora, continued the band's success, topping the Billboard 200’s album charts in 2003.

Their adaptation of the nu metal genre into a radio-friendly style in Hybrid Theory and Meteora has earned them recognition. The band moved away from this in their latest studio album, Minutes To Midnight, and explored a variety of other genres. The album topped the Billboard Charts and had the third best debut week of any album that year. They are also notable for collaborations with many other artists, and releasing the album Collision Course with Jay-Z

How The Band Got Famous

Linkin Park is a rock band from Agoura Hills, California. They formed in 1996 and achieved mainstream success with their debut album, Hybrid Theory in 2000. Their following studio album, Meteora, continued the band's success, topping the Billboard 200’s album charts in 2003.

Their adaptation of the nu metal genre into a radio-friendly style in Hybrid Theory and Meteora has earned them recognition. The band moved away from this in their latest studio album, Minutes To Midnight, and explored a variety of other genres. The album topped the Billboard Charts and had the third best debut week of any album that year. They are also notable for collaborations with many other artists, and releasing the album Collision Course with Jay-Z

LINKIN PARK INFO

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linkin_Park_Underground

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linkin_Park_Singles#Singles

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linkin_Park_Songs

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linkin_park_3

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Minor_discography

http://www.mp3fiesta.com/project_revolution_album111874/

http://music.wikia.com/wiki/Under_Attack:Linkin_Park_(Fake_Album)

http://www.forfeitthegame.com

http://fggfhg.wordpress.com/category/linkin-park-unreleased/

http://www.taringa.net/posts/musica/867775/Linkin-Park---Discografia.html

http://www.zona-musical.com/postt97145.html

Where to find info about Unknown Songs

[1993] Sean Dowdell And His Friends (sampler tape)[1994] Grey Daze - Wake Me[1999] Hybrid Theory EP[1997] Grey Daze - No Sun Today[1998] Tasty Snax - Run Joseph Run[2000] The Snax - The Snax[2004] Numb/Encore Single- Numb/Encore- Numb/Encore (clean)- Numb/Encore (instrumental)- Numb/Encore (acapella)- Numb/Encore (acapella clean)- Bonus Beat[2005] Believe Me Single- Believe Me- There They Go- Petrified (Los Angeles Remix)[2005] Fort Minor Street Team Sampler- Intro- Remember The Name- Dolla- Get It- Petrified[2005] The Rising Tied Instrumentals[2005] Fort Minor Petrified/RTN EP:- Petrified (Radio Edit)- Petrified (Acapella)- Petrified (Instrumental)- Remember The Name (Radio Edit)- Remember The Name (Acapella)- Remember The Name (Instrumental)[2005] FM - We Major Mixtape[2005] FM – THE RISING TIDE+ bonus tracks[2006] Where'd You Go Single[2006] Get It / Spray Paint & Ink Pens [Single][2007] MTM + No Roads Left[2007] Bleed it Out [Single][2007] Grey Daze - No Sun Today[Remastered/Re-mixed]All LPUsAll FORT MINOR TracksDEMOS::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::Linkin Park:FuseReading My EyesRhinestoneStick n' MoveEsaul (A Place For My Head) Demo 1Esaul (A Place For My Head) Demo 2Esaul (Studio Record 1999)By Myself Demo 1By Myself Demo 2Forgotten DemoNow I See (With You Demo)Papercut DemoPoints of Authority Demo 1Points of Authority Demo 2The Untitled (ITE Demo)Crawling DemoCarousel DemoPart of Me DemoGrey Daze:Come On (Demo)Commit (Demo)Here Nearby (Demo)The Down Syndrome (acoustic demo)*Hole (acoustic demo)*Sometimes (acoustic demo)*What's In The Eye (acoustic demo)*Morei Sky (audition recording)** I read they were bonus tracks of one of their albums, I personally never confirmed that info.[2007] DJ Hybrid - Demos remastered/re-mixed [perfect quality]CarouselCrawlingEsaulForgottenPart of MePoints of AuthorityMISC.::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::MTM Web Intros (3 instrumentals)The Morning After (JulienK Remix)What Do They Know? - Julien K feat. Chester BWhat Do They Know? - Julien K feat. Chester B - Instrumental DJ Dub.Mike's MTV VMAs Scores:- 100 Degrees- Hype- Madison- Montreal- SaturdayStanding In The Middle (Explicit version)X-Ecutioner's Style (Explicit Version)1Stp Klosr (The Humble Brothers Remix f/ Jonathan Davis) (Radio Version)One Step Closer (Humble Bros. FM Radio) - 1stp Klsr DemoBuy Myself4 GT 10 (Fish Market Version) - Linkin Park feat. Chali 2naMike Shinoda Radio Recording - Dedicated + FreestyleThe Wizard SongMike's Earphone Concert RecordingMeteora's LPTV RipsLPTV Medley: Cool Unknown Song Clip + Just Drag It Out... Remember + "The only way you can talk to me"Mike piano soloChester MucockyRob's Drum Test (yet another unknown cool song clip)LIVE:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::Faint extended - Alive! Musica & Arte - Oeiras, Portugal 2007In The End (Acoustic)Pushing Me Away (Acoustic)Crawling (Acoustic)Forgotten + Sweet Child o' MineIron Man (Black Sabbath Cover) - Linkin ParkFresh n So Clean (Outkast Cover) - Linkin ParkJane Says (Jane's Addiction Cover) - Linkin ParkMy Own Summer (Deftones Cover) - Linkin ParkIn Yourself (a cover i suppose, don't know from who) - Linkin Park"Blow Your Mind" - Mr.HahnThe Morning AfterLet Down - Chester BWhole Lotta Love - Camp Freddy feat. Chester BHighway to Hell - Camp Freddy feat. Chester BParadise City - Camp Freddy feat. Chester BMan In The Box - Alice in Chains feat. ChesterWalk (pantera cover) - Disturbed feat. ChesterWonderful - Stone Temple Pilots feat. ChesterDead & Bloated - Stone Temple Pilots feat. ChesterFort Minor & Bucket of Weenies Live at Club Tattoo 23.04.06 Tempe, Arizona, ACME Roadhouse:- Remember The Name- It's Goin' Down- Enth E Nd feat. Chester Bennington- In Stereo- Mr. Brown- Fort Minor Medley- Where'd You Go- Feel Like Home- Red to Black- Beatdown solo- Cigarettes acapella- Black violin solo- Believe Me- There They Go- High Road- Petrified- Anything, Anything by Bucket of Weeniesplus a compliation of over 23 different concert intros.COLLABORATIONS:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::Karma Killer - Cyclefly feat. ChesterWalking Dead (Album Version) - DJ Z-Trip feat ChesterWalking Dead (Demo) - DJ Z-Trip feat ChesterWalking Dead (Radio) - DJ Z-Trip feat ChesterEnjoy The Silence - Reinterpreted by Mike ShinodaFreestyle - DJ Vice feat. MikeFreestyle (Demo) - DJ Vice feat. MikeHardly Breathe - [RNRCNHHLT Hydroponikz Remix]- Chester Bennington feat. HydroponikzHydroponikz - High Voltage RemixIn The End (DJ Vice Demo)System - Bennington + Johnathan D + etcNever Lies - Lupe Fiasco feat. MikeHome Sweet Home - Motley Crue feat. ChesterRock n Roll Could Never Hip Hop Like This pt2 - HBMS feat Mike n ChesterState of the Art - DJ Lethal feat. ChesterSlow Your Roll - Young Buck feat. ChesterSecond to None - Styles of Beyond feat. MikeSlow Ya Roll - Young Buck feat. ChesterBass on the Bottom - Lady Tigra / Joe Hahn & Troublemaker RemixBass on the Bottom - Lady Tigra / Joe Hahn & Troublemaker Remix Bass on the Bottom - Lady Tigra / Joe Hahn & Troublemaker Remix [acapella]It's Going Down - X-Ecutioners feat Mike Shinoda (all 7 versions)INSTRUMENTALS::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::Forgotten (clip - Frat Party Rip)Papercut (clip - Frat Party Rip)With You (clip - Frat Party Rip)Pushing Me Away (clip - Frat Party Rip)Runaway (clip - Frat Party Rip)Krwling (clip)1stp Klsr (complete and official)Breaking the Habit (clip)Enth E NdFrgt/10H! Vltg3 (acapella & Instrumental)Ppr:kut (vocals and beat)Rock n Roll Could Never Hip Hop Like This pt2...Good Fanmade Instrumentals:By_MyselfP5hng Me AwyBig Pimpin/Papercut [DJ Zap]Dirt Off Your Shoulder / Lying From You [DJ Zap]Izzo / In The End [DJ Zap]Not that good Fanmade Instrumentals:What I've DoneNo More SorrowGiven Up
DEPENDENCEA.06QWERTY (live)Papercut (Live)Hit the Floor (Live)Forgotten (Live)Easier to Run (Live)Sweet Child O' Mine (Live)High Voltage (Live)Mike & Chester Fun (Live)Numb/Encore (Eandy mix)Morning After (Julien-K remix) - Dead By SunriseBreaking The Habit (Live)Anything Anything - Grey DazePushing Me Away (Live)Carousel - Hybrid TheoryHardly Breathe featuring Hydroponikz - Dead By SunriseOne Step Closer (Live)PROJECT REVOLUTIONCure For The Itch (Hybrid Theory Version) By Myself (Marilyn Manson Remix) Mike Hit The Floor (Noise Instrumental Project) In The End (Club Remix) Giving In (With Adema) A Place For My Head (Long Down Vocal Instrumental Mix Project) My December (Down Mix Instrumental Project) Session.wav In The End (DownMix Instrumental Project) It's Going Down (With Xecutioners) One Step Closer (Cut Off Instrumental Project) Crawling (Down Beat Instrumental Project) Faint (Beat Only Instrumental Project) Papercut (Rewind Instrumental Project) In The End (Techno Remix) Kyur4 The Ich (Reanimation Version)