Linkin Park co-founder Mike Shinoda has again opened up about the future of the group, admitting he’s not sure what’s in store for the band.
This week has undoubtedly been a rough week for the members of Linkin Park, with Friday, July 20th marking the first anniversary of the passing of frontman Chester Bennington. While friends, family, and fans all took part in global tributes to the late rocker, one question apparently still lingers for the remaining members: what’s in store for Linkin Park?
Just a few days ago, co-founder Mike Shinoda revealed that he would be “open” to performing more gigs down the line, but did not say who would be taking on vocal duties if these performances ever eventuated.
“I’m just taking it one step at a time and keeping my mind open to the possibilities,” explained Shinoda.
“Whether it’s doing things under my name or working with other artists or producing tracks for somebody else or if the guys are at a point where they wanna play Linkin Park shows, I’m sure that any of those things are possibilities and I’m just open to whatever happens.”
Now, in a new interview with NME, Shinoda has again discussed the future of the band, admitting he’s focusing on his solo career at the present time, but not ruling out anything that may come his way.
“I don’t really know where it’s gonna go,” Shinoda explained. “I’m basically trying to keep everything really open (right now).”
“I’m more excited about shows now than any time I can remember, just even doing a club show the other night for 600 people,” he continued. “I’d written like a set for 60 minutes and I was onstage for 85, just kind of milking it. I was actually talking a lot, I added songs to the set and I was just enjoying being up there. We were just having this really cool, communal energy or something.”
“So I’m really just looking forward to more of that and wherever that takes me.”
Linkin Park also shared out a rather touching tribute to their late frontman on Friday, expressing how grateful they were to have been touched by his presence in their musical journey.
“It has been a year since your passing – a surreal rotation of grief, heartbreak, refusal and recognition,” the group shared on Twitter.
“And yet it still feels like you are close by, surrounding us with your memory and your light,” they continued. “Your one-of-a-kind spirit has authored an indelible imprint on our hearts – our jokes, our joy and our tenderness.”
“Eternally grateful for the love, life and creative passion you shared with us and the world. We miss you more than words can express.”
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