Brad Delson

Brad Delson, born Brian Philip Delson, is best known as the lead guitarist and one of the founding members of the rock band Linkin Park. He is recognized for his unique guitar riffs and incorporation of electronic elements into the band's music, contributing significantly to their distinctive sound.

Early Life

Delson was born on December 1, 1977, in Agoura Hills, California. He attended Agoura High School where he met future bandmate Mike Shinoda. He later graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies.

Career

Delson co-founded Xero, which later evolved into Linkin Park, in 1996. He has played lead guitar on all of Linkin Park's studio albums and has been a key songwriter and producer for the band. Beyond Linkin Park, Delson has also worked as a music producer for other artists.

Personal Life

Delson married Elisa Boren in 2003. They have three children together.

Awards

As a member of Linkin Park, Delson has won two Grammy Awards: Best Hard Rock Performance for "Crawling" in 2002 and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Numb/Encore" in 2006.