Quick Facts
| Canonical Name | Joe Hahn |
| Born | March 15, 1977 |
| Birthplace | Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Country | United States |
| Occupations | club DJ, disc jockey, composer, painter, record producer, rapper, film director, musician |
| Instruments | keyboard instrument, voice |
| Gender | male |
| Genres | nu metal |
| Associated Acts | Linkin Park |
| Active Years | Active since 1995 |
Identity and Aliases
Biography
Joe Hahn is an American musician from Dallas, Texas, best known for his role in Linkin Park. Born Joseph Hahn on March 15, 1977, he has been active since 1995 and is associated with nu metal.
Alongside his work with Linkin Park, Hahn has been credited as a club DJ, disc jockey, composer, record producer, rapper, painter and film director. His musical credits also include keyboard instrument and voice, reflecting a wide-ranging creative profile.
He is also linked to Xero, and catalogued recordings associated with Joe Hahn include releases such as Mista Hahn’s Tasty Gas Station Breaks From the Orient, It’s Goin’ Down, MALL: Music From the Motion Picture and White Noise.
Career Timeline
Musical Roles
Joe Hahn is primarily known as a musician, DJ and producer with Linkin Park. His listed roles also include composer, rapper and film director, pointing to a multi-disciplinary creative practice.
Bands and Projects
Releases and Appearances
MusicBrainz lists several release entries connected to Joe Hahn. These entries may include solo releases, guest appearances, live recordings, and catalogued metadata records.
MusicBrainz-listed Releases and Appearances
Recorded Performances & Appearances
MusicBrainz-listed recording entries connected to Joe Hahn include:
Musical Style and Instruments
Joe Hahn is associated with nu metal, and his work with Linkin Park places him within that sound world. His credits suggest an approach shaped by DJ culture, production and broader multimedia interests.
Genres
Instruments
External Identifiers & Authority Control
Joe Hahn has identifiers across major music and authority databases, including MusicBrainz, Discogs, VIAF, ISNI, GND and IMDb.
Semantic Graph Data (Knowledge Graph)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Joe Hahn best known for working with?
A: He is best known for his work with Linkin Park. He is also associated with Xero.
Q: What is Joe Hahn’s main musical association?
A: His main band association is Linkin Park. That relationship is central to his public profile.
Q: Where was Joe Hahn born?
A: He was born in Dallas, Texas, United States.
Q: When was Joe Hahn born?
A: He was born on March 15, 1977.
Q: What genre is Joe Hahn associated with?
A: He is associated with nu metal.
Q: What roles has Joe Hahn held in music?
A: His credits include club DJ, disc jockey, composer, record producer, rapper and musician. He is also listed as a keyboard instrument and voice performer.
Q: What other creative work is Joe Hahn known for?
A: He is also credited as a painter and film director. Those roles sit alongside his music career.
Q: What releases are connected to Joe Hahn?
A: Catalogued releases associated with him include Mista Hahn’s Tasty Gas Station Breaks From the Orient, It’s Goin’ Down, MALL: Music From the Motion Picture and White Noise.