{"product_id":"one-step-closer","title":"ONE STEP CLOSER: FROM XERO #1: BECOMING LINKIN PARK BOOK","description":"\u003cp\u003ePAGES: 304\u003cbr\u003eDIMENSIONS: 5.60(w) x 8.30(h) x 1.10(d) Inches\u003cbr\u003eFORMAT: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHardcover\u003cbr\u003eAUTHOR(S): Jeff Blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom the unique perspective of the executive who discovered them, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne Step \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCloser\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRiveting and inspiring, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne Step Closer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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.\" —\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eForbes \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Post Hill Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67497463742682,"sku":"ONE-STEP-CLOSER-LINKIN-PARK-BOOK","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4709\/4490\/files\/APProductImage-25_838e7428-6a16-42e2-9c22-bcde685ef5e2.png?v=1791227885","url":"https:\/\/metaledgemag.com\/products\/one-step-closer","provider":"Metal Edge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}