Brad Delson

Date of Birth: December 1, 1977

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Biography

Bradford Phillip Delson, known professionally as Brad Delson, is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist and one of the founding members of the rock band Linkin Park. Born and raised in Agoura Hills, California, Delson developed an early interest in music and played in various bands during his high school years. He attended Agoura High School, where he met future Linkin Park bandmates Mike Shinoda and Rob Bourdon. Delson then went on to study at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he graduated with a degree in Communications. Linkin Park achieved massive success with their debut album “Hybrid Theory” in 2000, which has since been certified Diamond by the RIAA. Delson’s guitar work has been a significant part of the band’s sound, blending elements of rock, hip-hop, and electronic music. Over the years, Linkin Park has released several successful albums, including “Meteora,” “Minutes to Midnight,” and “A Thousand Suns.” Outside of his work with Linkin Park, Delson is known for his philanthropy and activism. He has been involved in various charitable organizations and has participated in numerous benefit concerts and events.

5 Interesting Facts about Brad Delson

1. Brad Delson co-founded the non-profit organization Music for Relief, which provides aid to victims of natural disasters and addresses climate change issues.

2. He is known for his distinctive appearance on stage, often wearing headphones during performances.

3. Delson was a member of the UCLA Alumni Association and delivered the commencement speech at UCLA’s College of Letters and Science graduation ceremony in 2009.

4. He collaborated with Steve Aoki on the song “A Light That Never Comes,” which was released in 2013.

5. Brad Delson contributed to the score of the movie “Mall,” directed by Linkin Park bandmate Joe Hahn.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Brad Delson

1. “Music, at its essence, is what gives us memories. And the longer a song has existed in our lives, the more memories we have of it.”

2. “We all have something to contribute to this world. It’s our responsibility to find out what that is and to share it.”

3. “The best music is essentially there to provide you something to face the world with.”

4. “Our fans have always been the driving force behind our success. We owe them everything.”

5. “Creating music is about sharing a piece of your soul with the world.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Brad Delson’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $25 million.

Children

Brad Delson has three children with his wife, Elisa Delson. The couple prefers to keep their family life private, and there is limited public information about their children.