Linkin Park. One step closer. From Xero to the #1 group.

The dramatic story of the collaboration between the legendary group and the manager of a record company, which ultimately led to the release of one of the best-selling debut albums in the new millennium, Hybrid Theory. 'One Step Closer' offers a new perspective - from the producer's chair - on the familiar events that brought Linkin Park to success: you will learn how Brad Delson's internship in college became a catalyst for a group of young innovative musicians, turning outsiders into the voice of a generation. This book will tell the story of Linkin Park's early days: from demo recordings and Xero's (the original name of Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson's group) performance at the legendary Whisky a Go Go club, to the agonizing search for their unique sound and the discovery of Chester Bennington. Throughout all this time, Jeff Blue was by their side - first as a publisher, and later as the group's A&R manager. 'One Step Closer' is his memories of this incredible journey, a tale of perseverance and the difficult path to achieving one's dream.