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American drummer (born 1979)

Musical artist

Robert Gregory Bourdon (born January 20, 1979)^[1][2] is an American musician, best known as a co-founding member and the former drummer of the rock band Linkin Park.^[3] He remained in the band until their hiatus in 2017; when the band members began working together out of the public eye in 2019, he declined to rejoin the band and was succeeded by Colin Brittain.

Early life

Bourdon was born in Calabasas, California.^[1] He received classical piano lessons at a young age.^[4] He was inspired to play the drums after attending an Aerosmith concert, where he was personally introduced to drummer Joey Kramer.^[4][5] He also cites Tower of Power and Earth, Wind and Fire as his early influences.^[5] Bourdon attended Agoura High School in Agoura Hills where he met future bandmates Brad Delson and Mike Shinoda, in the high school's jazz band.^[5