“They were opening for System of a Down, who had just signed with Rick Rubin, and SX-10, which included Sen Dog from Cypress Hill. Los Angeles had a new scene developing right under our noses with System, Incubus, Static-X, Snot, Hoobastank, and others.”
― One Step Closer: From Xero to #1: Becoming Linkin Park
― One Step Closer: From Xero to #1: Becoming Linkin Park
“determined than ever to make their sound known. In my life, I’ve seen rejection have two effects on people. It will break their spirit, or it will make them try harder.”
― One Step Closer: From Xero to #1: Becoming Linkin Park
― One Step Closer: From Xero to #1: Becoming Linkin Park
“glanced at his words and was struck by their power. “Guys, you’re bringing in the new millennium as arbiters of the new zeitgeist and can have a real impact on this generation.”
― One Step Closer: From Xero to #1: Becoming Linkin Park
― One Step Closer: From Xero to #1: Becoming Linkin Park
“All great artists are identifiable the minute you hear them on the radio.”
― One Step Closer: From Xero to #1: Becoming Linkin Park
― One Step Closer: From Xero to #1: Becoming Linkin Park
“trying to help you,” he slurred. “The band is very excited to be there, and they’re smart guys. No one is intentionally disrespecting anyone or their experience, so I’m sorry if it came off that way, but I’m not going to apologize for the band having an authentic vision.”
― One Step Closer: From Xero to #1: Becoming Linkin Park
― One Step Closer: From Xero to #1: Becoming Linkin Park
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