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When did Mike Shinoda start making music?

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Mike Shinoda's first song “Pointillism (Unreleased 1998 Demo)” released on November 17, 1998.


Most known for being the founder of alternative rock band Linkin Park, Michael Kenji “Mike” Shinoda is an American vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, producer, graphic designer, and manager. In 1996, Shinoda founded Linkin Park (as Xero) playing rhythm guitar, keyboards, writing, rapping, and singing for the band. Mike also had a hip-hop/rap... Read More
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