Bradford Philip Delson is the lead guitarist and co-founder of the American rock band Linkin Park. He's known for his minimalist, impactful style that prioritizes a song's emotional impact over technical prowess. Delson co-founded the band in 1996 with Mike Shinoda and Mark Wakefield, and played on albums like Hybrid Theory (2000) and Meteora (2003). In 2024, Delson stepped away from live performances to focus on his role as the band's in-studio guitarist.