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My Take
Mike Shinoda is, to me, the great multi-tool of modern rock. Co-founding Linkin Park in 1996, he rapped, sang, played guitar and keys, wrote and produced — and as a trained graphic designer he even shaped the band's visual identity. Fort Minor proved he could carry a project entirely alone. What I respect most is his resilience: when the band faced its darkest moment, he processed grief through music instead of retreating. As a Japanese American standing at the center of global rock, he also carries a quiet cultural significance I find moving. Few artists create with such stubborn integrity.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mike Shinoda
- Name (Japanese)
- マイク・シノダ
- Reading
- まいく・しのだ
- Born
- February 11, 1977 (age 49)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Snake
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- record producer / guitarist / singer / pianist / graphic designer
2. Background
- High school
- Agoura High School
- University
- Art Center College of Design
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Heavy Is The Crown (Original Score) | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Mike Shinoda born?
Born February 11, 1977 (age 49).
Where is Mike Shinoda from?
Mike Shinoda is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Mike Shinoda do?
Mike Shinoda works as record producer, guitarist, singer, pianist, graphic designer.
What is Mike Shinoda known for?
Notable works include Heavy Is The Crown (Original Score).
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.