Mike Shinoda Net Worth

Mike Shinoda's Quotes

• Most of us met a long time ago. Brad and I met in junior high and we met Rob in high school, we met Joe in college.
• I am playing every instrument on there, but it's not really about me. I'm featuring a lot of great MCs that are friends of mine. I want to work with people that I'm friends with, that I get along with. I'm not just going to go out there and grab whoever's hot at the moment. I want to connect with people I see eye-to-eye with, and make great music. Like I said, it's not really about me. [about his hiphop sideproject, Fort Minor]
• Fort' is something that's heavy and militant. 'Minor' is taken one of two ways: either meaning small or meaning ... between the two basic chords in music theory, you've got major or minor, and minor is described as the darker, sadder chord. The album is about the dynamic when you put all those things together. You've got that spectrum.
• My bandmates in LP were very excited for me to be able to show the fans what I do individually. I wouldn't have done this without their complete support. In fact, I picked our guitarist Brad Delson as my A&R guy!
• Tariq Trotter, Kenna and Common were some of the first artists that I got in contact with about Fort Minor. I remember when I asked Common about doing a song on the record: I started playing for him what I had done so far and, after every song, he said, 'I want to be on that one!'

Interesting Facts about Mike Shinoda

1. He is one of the vocalists for the band, Linkin Park.
2. His father is of Japanese descent and his mother has German and English ancestry.
3. Mike designed the cover for the Hybrid Theory album
4. Attended Agoura High School
5. His parents are, Muto and Donna Shinoda.
6. Went to Pasadena Art College
7. has one brother called Jason, Mike calls him Jay.
8. Play guitar, beats & samples and keyboards for the band, Linkin Park.
9. Produced the entire album "Reanimation"
10. Attended Agoura High School with Heather Graham, Aimee Graham, Beverly Peele and Shane Stanley.
11. His most poignant moment was getting a college diploma.
12. He got a job as a graphic designer right out of college.
13. His musical tastes vary widely, from Tool to Dido.
14. Along with Brad Delson, he is a founding member of Linkin Park.
15. Created Fort Minor- a side project which he did with friends. The album is called 'The Rising Tied'.
16. Wife, Anna Shinoda is an Author for kids books'. She get's inspired by kids' everyday, and being able to tour with Mike help's as well. She has her own site annashinoda.com for her writing skill's
17. Lives in Beverly Hills, California.
18. Putting the finishing touches on a solo album featuring various underground artists. [July 2005]