😅 Linkin Park is an American rock band formed in 1996 in Agoura Hills, California. The group became widely known for its unique blend of alternative rock, nu-metal, electronic elements, and hip-hop influences. Their debut album, *Hybrid Theory*, released in 2000, was a massive commercial success and introduced the band’s signature sound—characterized by heavy guitar riffs, electronic layers, rap verses from Mike Shinoda, and the powerful vocals of Chester Bennington. This combination helped the