In a recent interview, Linkin Park guitarist Brad Delson opened up about his decision to stop performing live with the band he co-founded. As Linkin Park embarks on their first tour in seven years, promoting their album From Zero, Delson revealed that he chose not to participate in the live shows. Reflecting on the band’s hiatus following the 2017 death of frontman Chester Bennington, Delson explained that it gave them a chance to re-evaluate the band’s direction: “It allowed us to really think qualitatively about the band – what energizes us, where we feel most fulfilled, and where we thrive.”
Delson shared that he realized his passion lies in the studio: “I really thrive in the studio. I love making new things. That’s why I decided to focus my energy on that area.” Despite stepping back from live performances, Delson remains heavily involved in the band’s live shows. “Even though I’m not onstage, I put a lot of my creative love into it,” he said. “I’ve always been obsessed with the setlist, the concept of the show, and how it flows. I worked really hard on it; that’s no different than the past.”
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