: The band was founded by high school friends Mike Shinoda, Rob Bourdon, and Brad Delson under the name Xero .
: 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
: The group initially included Joe Hahn, Dave "Phoenix" Farrell, and singer Mark Wakefield. : The band was founded by high school
: After Wakefield left, Chester Bennington joined in 1999. His vocal range—capable of both rhythmic singing and intense screaming—became the band's signature. Dave "Phoenix" Farrell