Mike Shinoda

About Mike Shinoda

Linkin Park's nümetal band's musician, vocalist, and lyricist. His side project, Fort Minor, is also well-known.

Michael Kenji Shinoda is an American musician, rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and graphic designer. He co-founded Linkin Park in 1996 and is the band's lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, keyboardist, lead musician and producer. Shinoda then created a hip-hop side project, Fort Minor, in 2004. He has also produced tracks and albums for Lupe Fiasco, Styles of Beyond and X-Ecutioners. Born in Panorama City, Los Angeles, California and raised in Agoura Hills, Shinoda founded Xero, which would later become Linkin Park, with two of his high school friends: Brad Delson and Rob Bourdon in 1996, followed by Joe Hahn, Dave Farrell. and Mark Wakefield. Chester Bennington replaced Wakefield as lead singer in 1999. The band then signed a recording contract with Warner Bros Records. Shinoda is also the co-founder of Machine Shop Records, a California-based record label. In addition to music, Shinoda is also an artist and graphic designer.

Children	2
Occupation	Musician, rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, graphic designer
Born	Michael Kenji Shinoda, February 11, 1977, Panorama City, Los Angeles, California U.S.
Alma mater	Art Center College of Design (B.A.)
Education	Agoura High School

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Mike Shinoda before fame

He was encouraged to go into music by his mother, who identified his passion and talent. He began playing the piano at the age of six.

Achievement of Mike Shinoda

He has designed the artwork for all of Linkin Park's albums.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$65 Million

Mike Shinoda family life

On May 10, 2003, he married Anna Hillinger, with whom he has two daughters.

Associations of Mike Shinoda

Brad Delson, a fellow bandmate, is one of his closest childhood buddies.

Mike Shinoda Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

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Height	183 cm
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