Punjabi music sensation AP Dhillon recently shared a memorable moment with the legendary rock band Linkin Park, expressing his gratitude for their lasting influence on his artistic journey.
An Instagram Tribute
Taking to Instagram, the “Excuses” hitmaker posted three pictures with the band members and wrote, “Honored to meet these legends, thank you for inspiring me,” along with a guitar emoji.
About Linkin Park
Formed in 1996, Linkin Park’s current lineup includes vocalist/rhythm guitarist/keyboardist Mike Shinoda, lead guitarist Brad Delson, DJ/turntablist Joe Hahn, bassist Dave Farrell, vocalist Emily Armstrong, and drummer Colin Brittain. The lineup for the band’s first seven studio albums featured lead vocalist Chester Bennington and drummer Rob Bourdon. Following Bennington’s tragic passing in July 2017, the band went through a seven-year hiatus, during which Bourdon chose to depart. The reformation of Linkin Park was announced in 2024, welcoming Armstrong and Brittain into the fold.
Linkin Park gained international fame with their debut studio album, Hybrid Theory, released in 2000. Their iconic track “In the End” reached the number two spot on the Billboard Hot 100. The band’s second album, Meteora, released in 2003, further catapulted their success. Their third album, Minutes to Midnight, released in 2007, marked a shift in their sound. By the end of the decade, Linkin Park had established itself as one of the most successful rock acts in history.
Accolades and Achievements
With over 100 million records sold worldwide, Linkin Park is among the best-selling music acts of all time. Their accolades include two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, 10 MTV Europe Music Awards, and three World Music Awards.
AP Dhillon’s Journey
AP Dhillon began his music journey in 2019 with the track “Fake,” featuring Shinda Kahlon under their independent label, Run-Up Records. He also appeared in and was credited as the producer for the track “Faraar” by Gurinder Gill and Shinda Kahlon.
His single “Deadly,” produced by Gminxr, entered the UK Asian chart, peaking at number 11 in 2020, and also reached the top 5 on the UK Punjabi chart. Following this, “Droptop” with Gurinder Gill was released. In 2020, he and Gurinder Gill featured in “Excuses” by Intense, which peaked at number 3 on the UK Asian chart and topped the UK Punjabi chart.
His smash hit “Brown Munde,” along with Gurinder Gill, Gminxr, and Shinda Kahlon, gained global recognition, solidifying his fame.
In 2021, AP Dhillon and his team performed a live concert for the first time as part of the “Over The Top – The Takeover Tour,” covering six major cities in India. Notably, he became the first Punjabi language artist to perform at the 2023 Juno Awards in Edmonton, Canada, with his hit song “Summer High.”