Linkin Park Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. In what year was Linkin Park officially formed, initially under the name Xero?
A. 1994
B. 1996
C. 1998
D. 2000
Answer: B. 1996
Q2. Who served as the lead vocalist for Linkin Park from 1999 until his death in 2017?
A. Chester Bennington
B. Mike Shinoda
C. Mark Wakefield
D. Emily Armstrong
Answer: A. Chester Bennington
Q3. What was the original name of Linkin Park before they changed it to Hybrid Theory in 1999?
A. Lincoln Park
B. Xero
C. SuperXero
D. Grey Daze
Answer: B. Xero
Q4. Which high school did founding members Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson attend together in Agoura Hills, California?
A. UCLA High
B. Santa Monica High
C. Agoura High School
D. Lincoln High
Answer: C. Agoura High School
Q5. Who was the first lead singer of Xero before Chester Bennington joined the band?
A. Dave Farrell
B. Mark Wakefield
C. Joe Hahn
D. Rob Bourdon
Answer: B. Mark Wakefield
Q6. Which single from Hybrid Theory became the band’s highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 2?
A. One Step Closer
B. Crawling
C. In the End
D. Papercut
Answer: C. In the End
Q7. What collaborative EP did Linkin Park release with Jay-Z in 2004?
A. Reanimation
B. Collision Course
C. Recharged
D. Underground
Answer: B. Collision Course
Q8. Which Linkin Park album, released in 2003, features the singles “Numb” and “Faint”?
A. Meteora
B. Minutes to Midnight
C. Living Things
D. A Thousand Suns
Answer: A. Meteora
Q9. In what year did Linkin Park release their third studio album, Minutes to Midnight, marking a shift from nu-metal to alternative rock?
A. 2005
B. 2007
C. 2009
D. 2011
Answer: B. 2007
Q10. Which experimental album from 2010 incorporates electronic and orchestral elements, with the lead single “The Catalyst”?
A. The Hunting Party
B. Living Things
C. One More Light
D. A Thousand Suns
Answer: D. A Thousand Suns
Q11. Linkin Park’s 2012 album Living Things debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. What is its lead single?
A. Burn It Down
B. Castle of Glass
C. Lost in the Echo
D. Powerless
Answer: A. Burn It Down
Q12. Which 2014 album returned to a heavier rock sound and features the track “Guilty All the Same” with Rakim?
A. One More Light
B. The Hunting Party
C. From Zero
D. Minutes to Midnight
Answer: B. The Hunting Party
Q13. What genre-blending style is most associated with Linkin Park’s early music, fusing rock, hip-hop, and electronic elements?
A. Grunge
B. Punk rock
C. Nu metal
D. Synthwave
Answer: C. Nu metal
Q14. Which member of Linkin Park is known for handling turntables, sampling, and visuals?
A. Brad Delson
B. Joe Hahn
C. Dave Farrell
D. Colin Brittain
Answer: B. Joe Hahn
Q15. What is the stage name of bassist Dave Farrell?
A. Phoenix
B. DJ Hahn
C. Rob
D. Brad
Answer: A. Phoenix
Q16. Which founding member stepped away from touring in 2024 to focus on behind-the-scenes work?
A. Mike Shinoda
B. Joe Hahn
C. Brad Delson
D. Dave Farrell
Answer: C. Brad Delson
Q17. On July 20, 2017, Linkin Park tragically lost their lead singer Chester Bennington to suicide. At what age was he?
A. 35
B. 41
C. 43
D. 44
Answer: B. 41
Q18. How long was Linkin Park on hiatus following Chester Bennington’s death before announcing their reformation?
A. 3 years
B. 5 years
C. 7 years
D. 9 years
Answer: C. 7 years
Q19. In September 2024, Linkin Park announced their reformation with new co-vocalist Emily Armstrong, formerly of which band?
A. Dead Sara
B. Fort Minor
C. Dead by Sunrise
D. Grey Daze
Answer: A. Dead Sara
Q20. Who joined Linkin Park as the new drummer and co-producer in 2024?
A. Rob Bourdon
B. Colin Brittain
C. Ian Hornbeck
D. Scott Koziol
Answer: B. Colin Brittain
Q21. What is the title of Linkin Park’s eighth studio album, released on November 15, 2024?
A. Papercuts
B. Heavy Is the Crown
C. From Zero
D. The Emptiness Machine
Answer: C. From Zero
Q22. Which single from From Zero served as the 2024 League of Legends World Championship anthem?
A. Over Each Other
B. Heavy Is the Crown
C. Two-Faced
D. Up From the Bottom
Answer: B. Heavy Is the Crown
Q23. In November 2025, From Zero was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 2026 Grammys. What single was nominated for Best Rock Performance?
A. The Emptiness Machine
B. Friendly Fire
C. Unshatter
D. Let You Fade
Answer: A. The Emptiness Machine
Q24. How many Grammy Awards has Linkin Park won as of 2025?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: C. 3
Q25. What philanthropic organization did Linkin Park co-found in 2005 to support disaster relief efforts?
A. Make-A-Wish Foundation
B. Music for Relief
C. Live Earth
D. Warped Tour Charity
Answer: B. Music for Relief