They were. They had something to do with why I listen to rock more than pop, but I've been listening to Korn ever since Follow the Leader was released. So I can't say they were my first favourite band either. Lately I've been into Lostprophets, they're really unique and have awesome music.
I'm not really into Linkin Park anymore, but they are my favorite band of all time. When someone asks me what my favorite bands are, I don't include Linkin Park anymore when. My favorite bands are currently Brand New and Gatsby's American Dream, but Linkin Park will always have a place in my heart as cheesy as that sounds.
i like the following bands - 1-Limp Bizkit 2-Slipknot 3-Linkin Park 4-Metallica 5-Korn 6-Papa Roach 7-Nirvana 8-Iron Maiden 9-Backstreet Boys 10-Westlife
Linkin Park is my fav band since like reanimation i also listen to other bands like afi red hot chili peppers nirvana im all about rock but i think good charlotte and simple plan should not even be categorized in that genre
Linkin Park is my favorite band but lately I find myself listening to Deftones a lot.....I also listen to System of a Down, Otep, etc.