Mike Shinoda
When is Mike's birthday?
February 11, 1977
March 20, 1976
Name before LP
Xero
What was LP's breakout hit from Hybrid Theory?
In The End
"I tried so hard, and got so far..."
"But in the end, it doesn't even matter"
True or false: Mike was the one who formed the band by himself
False:
The band was formed by three high school friends: Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Rob Bourdon
Side Project
Dead By Sunrise
Year LP was formed
1996
Which emotional single from Meteors is one of their most iconic tracks?
Numb
"I'm tired of being what you want me to be..."
"Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface"
Mike's role in the band
He's the band's rapper, rhythm guitarist, keyboardist and a founding member
Birthplace
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
What changed the band's history in 2017?
Chester's passing
Which song from Minutes To Midnight showed a softer, more alternative rock sound?
What I've Done
"Hand grenade pins in every line"
Solo hip hop side project
Fort Minor
Band before LP
Grey Daze
How did the band's sound evolve in later albums?
They moved on from nu metal to a mix of alternative rock, electronic, and experimental sounds
Which song combined hip hop verses from Mike Shinoda with Chester Bennington's intense chorus?
Papercut
"Crawling in my skin..."
"These wounds, they will not heal"
Birthplace
Agoura Hills, California USA
Date Of Death
July 20, 2017
What did LP do after Chester's passing?
They went on a seven-year long hiatus
Which album marked LP's shift from nu metal to a more electronic and experimental sound?
A Thousand Suns
"I got too complacent, bleached in the eyes..."
"Put through the laces but I got left behind"