What is the meaning of a thousand suns?

The title A Thousand Suns was inspired by Hindu Sanskrit scripture. J. Robert Oppenheimer, a theoretical physicist and the ‘father of the atomic bomb’ had used its words to describe the blinding blast unleashed by the U.S. army’s first successful test, codenamed ‘Trinity’, of the weapon on July 16, 1945.

Why is Linkin Park important?

Linkin Park are one of the biggest-selling artists of the entire 21 st century. Their success has been staggering and their influence huge. For many people – including fellow musicians to come – they served as an introduction to a whole new world of heavy and alternative music.

When did a thousand suns come out?

September 8, 2010
A Thousand Suns/Release date

How many copies did a thousand suns sell?

A Thousand Suns debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart with first-week sales of 241,000 copies in the United States, exceeding sales of Trey Songz’s Passion, Pain & Pleasure by 1,000, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

What is Lincoln Park named after?

In the 1860s, the city set aside 60 acres as Lake Park. It was renamed Lincoln Park in 1865 after Lincoln’s assassination. Up to that point, the land was being used as a city cemetery. People who died from cholera and Confederate prisoners from Camp Douglas were among the hundreds buried there.

Is Linkin Park a metal?

Linkin Park combines elements of rock music, hip hop and electronica, and have been categorized as alternative rock, nu metal, rap rock, alternative metal, electronic rock, pop rock, hard rock, hip hop, rap metal, pop, and industrial rock. Despite being considered nu metal, the band never considered themselves as such.

Is A Thousand Splendid Suns a movie?

Columbia Pictures purchased film rights in 2007, and a theatrical adaptation of the book premiered on February 1, 2017, at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, California.