Mike Shinoda
Shinoda in 2008
Background information
Birth name	Michael Kenji Shinoda
Born	( 1977-02-11 ) February 11, 1977 (age 47) [1] Agoura Hills, California , U.S.
Genres	Hip hop , rap rock , nu metal , rap metal , alternative rock
Occupation(s)	Rapper , musician , producer , graphic designer , visual artist
Instruments	Vocals , guitar , keyboard , piano , sampler , organ
Years active	1994 ? present
Labels	Machine Shop / Warner Bros.
Website	www .mikeshinoda .com

Michael Kenji "Mike" Shinoda (born February 11, 1977) ^{[1] [2]} is a Japanese-American musician , record producer , and artist from Agoura Hills, California. He is famous for being the rapper , keyboard and piano player , vocalist and rhythm guitarist of Linkin Park , and his side project, Fort Minor. He also does artwork, production and mixing for both groups.

Personal life [ change | change source ]

Mike Shinoda has been married to children's author Anna Hillinger since May 10, 2003. The couple have three children.

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