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 LINKINPARKTHELEGNND on September 29, 2011 at 3:19am
UR THE BEST OF THE BEST GUYS
Comment by Hideharu Yoshioka on September 28, 2011 at 10:33pm

it had been amazing what you have done for us, fans all over planet, to feel so close to band.

Thank you very much for the effort you have done for us.

And thank you very much for great music.

Comment by Amie Teague on September 28, 2011 at 8:22pm
Mike... Thank you for making the fans feel so important.  Thank you for the music!!!
Comment by Todd Jensen on September 28, 2011 at 11:40am
All I can say is, keep on truckin' guys. You've been doing an absolutely incredible job, and I hope it continues with your next record.
Comment by Nattawut Meeparan on September 28, 2011 at 10:33am
LPK THAILAND
Comment by Nattawut Meeparan on September 28, 2011 at 10:31am
R U Ready LINKIN PARK RETURN TO BANGKOK
Comment by Nattawut Meeparan on September 28, 2011 at 10:29am
Ready Go............ M&G
Comment by Nattawut Meeparan on September 28, 2011 at 10:26am
:)
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Hanuman mask.
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