Robert Gregory Bourdon was born on January 20,1979 and is an American musician, best known as the drummer and co-founding member of the American rock band Linkin Park.
12 Facts About Rob Bourdon
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Rob Bourdon received classical piano lessons at a young age.
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Rob Bourdon was inspired to play the drums after attending an Aerosmith concert, where he was personally introduced to drummer Joey Kramer.
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Rob Bourdon cites Tower of Power and Earth, Wind and Fire as his early influences.
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Rob Bourdon waited tables at a restaurant and worked as a party coordinator at a bowling alley prior to becoming a full-time musician.
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Rob Bourdon attended Santa Monica College where he studied accounting.
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Rob Bourdon later joined Delson and Mike Shinoda to form Linkin Park in 1996.
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Rob Bourdon served as Linkin Park's drummer for seven studio albums and many international tours.
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Rob Bourdon injured his back during the production of the band's sixth studio album, The Hunting Party, after playing for 10 hours a day for 7 consecutive days but later recovered.
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Rob Bourdon remained with Linkin Park through 2017, when the band went on hiatus following the death of front man and vocalist Chester Bennington.
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Rob Bourdon dated actress Vanessa Lee Evigan from 2001 to 2007.
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Rob Bourdon dated model Irina Shayk from 2007 to 2009.