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Originally named Xero, Linkin Park formed in 1996 in Agoura Hills, California. Founding members Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, and Rob Bourdon struggled through lineup changes and rejected demos. After recruiting vocalist Chester Bennington in 1999, they rebranded as Hybrid Theory – later changing to Linkin Park due to trademark issues.Their debut album 'Hybrid Theory' (2000) became a cultural phenomenon, selling over 30 million copies worldwide....