{"product_id":"one-step-closer-from-xero-to-1-becoming-linkin-park-hardcover","title":"One Step Closer: From Xero to #1: Becoming Linkin Park - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeff Blue\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe dramatic story of the unlikely partnership that led to \u003ci\u003eHybrid Theory\u003c\/i\u003e, the biggest-selling debut album of the 21st Century.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the unique perspective of the executive who discovered them, \u003ci\u003eOne Step \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCloser\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how Brad Delson's college internship was a catalyst for a group of young musical visionaries, led by Mike Shinoda, which gave rise to a band that survived countless rejections, exceeded everyone's expectations but their own, and became the voice of a generation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This against-all-odds story chronicles the early days of Linkin Park, from their first demo and Whisky a Go Go performance as Xero, through their tireless efforts to perfect their iconic sound and the discovery of Chester Bennington. Jeff Blue was there when no one else believed--first as their publisher, then as their A\u0026amp;R guy. This is his memoir of that incredible journey. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Riveting and inspiring, \u003ci\u003eOne Step Closer\u003c\/i\u003e is a testament to perseverance, as well as a detailed behind-the-scenes account of the building of a dream and what it takes to make it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Resilience, drive and the ability to overcome adversity are the qualities that create stars. Adversity may make or break you. But adversity primarily reveals you. In the case of Blue and Linkin Park, it revealed greatness.\" --\u003ci\u003eForbes \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJeff Blue is a multi-platinum A\u0026amp;R executive, producer, songwriter, music publisher, attorney, journalist, and manager whose acts have collectively sold over one-hundred million albums. He has been A\u0026amp;R at Warner Bros., RCA, Interscope, Atlantic, Virgin, Jive Records, and Zomba Music. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe received a BMI Songwriter Award in 2008, a Hollywood Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018, and a Music Influencer of the Year Award 2017. As a songwriter, he has been signed to Universal Music, Warner Chappell, Zomba, and BMG Music Publishing. His articles have been published in \u003ci\u003eBillboard\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHITS\u003c\/i\u003e, and he has lectured internationally. In addition to Linkin Park, he's worked with Macy Gray, Limp Bizkit, Korn, Daniel Powter, the Last Goodnight, Hoobastank, Better Than Ezra, DJ Ashba, and co-music supervised Aaliyah's \u003ci\u003eQueen of the Damned\u003c\/i\u003e soundtrack. He lives in Los Angeles where he received his undergraduate degree at UCLA, and law degree from Loyola Law School.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.3 x 5.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 08, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47459480731826,"sku":"9781682619674","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/6da8af6c390ce02f7232928b8069bd77.webp?v=1778902605","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/one-step-closer-from-xero-to-1-becoming-linkin-park-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}