One Step Closer

From Xero to #1: Becoming Linkin Park

By: Jeff Blue

Narrated by: Jeff Blue

The dramatic story of the unlikely partnership that led to Hybrid Theory, the biggest-selling debut album of the 21st century.

From the unique perspective of the executive who discovered them, One Step Closer 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.

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-and-R guy. This is his memoir of that incredible journey.

Riveting and inspiring, One Step Closer 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.

©2020 Jeff Blue (P)2021 Tantor

The guy behind linkin park.

Without this man linkin park would not exist. And gives great story’s of linkin park

Great read for Linkin Park Fans

thanks Jeff for this beautiful book. thanks for the insight into the early beginnings of Linkin Park and how the music industry works. thank you for pouring your heart and soul into this book. my condolences for the loss of your father, grandmother, and chester. may they rest in peace.

Linkin Park

Great engaging story. Loved the book.
It's an amazing story how never giving up makes dreams come true.

Informative, Great Listen

I cant seem to enjoy reading a book, this was my first attempt at an audiobook and it was delivered well. I have my next 5 lined up already. I loved this audiobooks content, I enjoyed every part of it immensely. Obviously being a LP fan made it easy BUT I feel like I could do it again.

Great story of a rock band of the century

It is great to hear the story of a band that changed so many people’s lives. And contrary to many might think, like any artists they had to work long and hard to reach the top. So super proud of what the band is and forever will be. Amazing story of real people with real struggles and a private life next to the music passion.