Linkin Park -

: They briefly used the name Hybrid Theory before settling on Linkin Park . The spelling was altered from "Lincoln Park" so they could register the internet domain. Key Eras and Musical Evolution

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 Linkin Park

: After Wakefield left, Chester Bennington joined in 1999. His vocal range—capable of both rhythmic singing and intense screaming—became the band's signature. : They briefly used the name Hybrid Theory