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Linkin Park’s Name Was A Matter Of Practicality

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Linkin Park’s iconic name actually finds its origins in California. The platinum-selling artists named their band after Lincoln Park in Santa Monica. The name was created by Chester Bennington, the beloved lead singer who sadly passed away in July 2017.

Chester would drive past Lincoln Park on his way to the studio but found out that the web domain for Lincoln Park was already taken. Instead, they altered the spelling. It was simply a matter of practicality.