The performance at the Griffith Park Observatory seems like forever ago. The show, and performance of The Catalyst for the MTV VMAs was the kickoff of our tour for A THOUSAND SUNS. Now, at the end of the tour and cycle, a moment of reflection is in order.
To be honest, we were really hurting at the end of it all. Earlier this week, I stumbled into the venue in Bangkok with my band mates, dumbfounded at our state: one man down from food poisoning, two arms in slings, a bruised hand, cuts all over, sleep deprivation, and motion sickness, on top of what would be another 7+ hour travel day.
A year before, at Griffith Park, this tour started with the release of an album that was challenging to make, and a challenge for fans to understand. We knew the road ahead was going to be difficult. There were exhausting tours, confused and angry fans, and bloodthirsty critics on the horizon. But that night in Thailand, before the show, those obstacles were in front of me in the realest way.
A year before, we knew what we were getting into. And we believed in our album, we were encouraged by the fans. As time went on, as some fans went away and others came along for the ride, I’m proud of the thing we all built together. The tour took us to amazing new places. The performances at Puerta De Alcala, Griffith Park, Red Square, Tel Aviv, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore (among others) were landmarks for the band.
And the fans in Bangkok helped us power through one of our most difficult shows, showing the love that Linkin Park fans all over the world are known for.
So at the end of it all, I just wanted to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank-you to my bandmates, our staff, road crew, and fans for making this tour and album cycle amazing. Thank you.
Now, time to go home and get back to work…
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Comment by Wulan B'dellianAdith on September 28, 2011 at 4:19am Thank you so much Linkin Park for everything,you gave us the most magical moment at GBK,,you teach me is beautiful to be different,thank you so much once again,,we LOVE you..:)
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Comment by Suwalak on September 28, 2011 at 3:16am I'm Thai fans, Thanks for the great show in Bangkok!
Love you forever.
Comment by Clarencia Sianne on September 28, 2011 at 2:56am keep on making great music, linkin park..your music is like food to my soul and ill support u guys whatever i can :) thanks for make the smile appear in my face again..your songs really help me alot in difficult times...
sorry to hear about all the tragedy during your tour, believe me its all worthed....ROCK ON!
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