The youngest member of Linkin Park, Rob was introduced to his mother's friend and Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer after a show and from there became inspired to learn the drums. Starting out around the age of nine, Bourdon joined his first band, a quartet called No Clue, in grade six. They later changed their name to Physical Evidence and covered bands like Nirvana, Bad Religion, and Suicidal Tendancies. Rob took drum lessons for a year, but became tired of reading sheet music because he enjoyed playing the music of his favorite bands by ear instead. After joining his high school's jazz band in grade ten, Rob was recruited by two members of a band called Karma after a concert to join their group. Through the Karma bandmembers, he met Brad Delson and Mike Shinoda, who both lived nearby in the San Fernando Valley. Eventually, Rob and Brad would form their own band called Relative Degree, whose sound he likens to 311. Their dream was to perform at the Hollywood club 'The Roxy', a goal they eventually attained, and broke up soon afterwards. After the band's break-up, Rob's life became a turmoil of drug and alcohol abuse. It was these hard times that took his focus away from drumming. Eventually, by the end of high school, Rob got his life back in order and began playing full-time again. Soon, he got a call from Mike Shinoda asking him to join his and Brad's band, Xero.
Rob grew up in the town of Calabasas, California, where he attended Agoura High School with members of Hoobastank. He currently resides in Los Angeles. In his spare time, Rob likes to play the piano, practice drumming, and surf.
"I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to make an album with five of my closest friends. It has been a great experience touring and having the chance to meet our fans and street teamers. Thank you to everyone who has shown their love and support." - Rob
Drums
(Gretsch USA Custom) 14X6.5 Snare Drum
{C 22X18 Bass Drum
{C 18X16 Floor Tom
{C 16X16 Floor Tom
{C 10X8 High-Tom
{C 12X10 Mid-Tom
Cymbals (Zildjian)Edit14" A-New Beat hi-hats or 14" A-Custom Mastersound hi-hats [for studio and live, respectively]
{C 18" A-Custom Projection Crash
10" A-Custom Splash
{C 19" A-Custom Projection Crash
21" A-Custom Projection Ride
{C 20" oriental trash china
Others
Rob grew up in the town of Calabasas, California, where he attended Agoura High School with members of Hoobastank. He currently resides in Los Angeles. In his spare time, Rob likes to play the piano, practice drumming, and surf.
"I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to make an album with five of my closest friends. It has been a great experience touring and having the chance to meet our fans and street teamers. Thank you to everyone who has shown their love and support." - Rob
Drums
(Gretsch USA Custom) 14X6.5 Snare Drum
{C 22X18 Bass Drum
{C 18X16 Floor Tom
{C 16X16 Floor Tom
{C 10X8 High-Tom
{C 12X10 Mid-Tom
Cymbals (Zildjian)Edit14" A-New Beat hi-hats or 14" A-Custom Mastersound hi-hats [for studio and live, respectively]
{C 18" A-Custom Projection Crash
10" A-Custom Splash
{C 19" A-Custom Projection Crash
21" A-Custom Projection Ride
{C 20" oriental trash china
Others
- Electronics: Pintech Pads(to the left of hi-hats), Roland SPD- 3
- Drum Throne: Carmichael Thrones
- Hardware: Gibraltar cage/drum supports
- Heads: Various Remo Heads
- Sticks: Vater 5B (Hickory with wood tip)
- Footwear: Puma racing shoes
- Recording Software: Pro Tools
- Triggers on snare(Roland RT-10S)
- KD-7 Bass Drum Trigger Unit (Roland)
- MultiDirector DI (Whirlwind)
- Headphone Mixer MH4 (Rane)
- Crossover SAC22 (Rane)
- Bass Shaker (Aura)
- DW 9000 pedal (DW)
- S6000 Sampler (Akai)
- MPC2000XL Sampler (Akai)
- DM5 Drum Module (Alesis)
- M-1400I Power Amp (Mackie)
- PL Plus Power Conditioner (Furman)
