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Brad Delson Mike Shinoda Rob Bourdon Joseph Hahn Chester Bennington 1996 was a dull year for many thousands of people. It was before Linkin Park came around that the vivid fusion of rap/rock and techno was to be a part of history. Linkin park’s roots date way back when drummer Rob Bourdon, guitarist Brad Delson, and MC/vocalist Mike Shinoda formed a close friendship while still in a Californian high school. Shortly after graduation, Mike met art student and DJ, Joseph Hahn in Pasadena and seemed to bond well with his astonishing talents and abilities. He was soon hooked up with bassist Dave \\\"Phoenix\\\" Farrell and Shinoda to create a band known as Xero. There was a lot of hassle between permanent and temporary members, as the band hadn’t settled too well at this time. Even though the band was constantly unstable, it didn’t stop them continuing their song writing, guitar skills and other musical abilities. After a lot of musical influences and numerous prac...