The band´s southern Californian musical roots were also an underlying basis, for R.B, B.D, M.Sh formed a tight friendship while still in high school. Shortly after graduation art student J.H hooked up with Shinoda to make LP a working 4-piece. C.B was the last piece added to the puzzle(but now they´re 6) and soon the band becane a noticeable face at the whisky. LP released their debut album Hybrid Theory in fall 2000, showcasing their likes for fellow alternative acts such as Deftones, The Roots, Aphex Twin and Nine Inch Nails. The Dust Brothers collaborated on the record as well as produses Dan Gilmore.
(Perl Jam)
