He was so quick witted and fast thinking he didn't (still doesn't) need a speech note at all! I swear Linkin Park has the most intelligent, cleanest and highly educated band members of all rock band of all time. Chester might not be as high educated as the rest, but he is intelligent, knowledgeable and smart just like the rest of his band. XD
That's why I love and respect these guys so much. They are true role models, not some group of drug addicted misfits who happen to play good guitar and drums, unlike most rock bands. And you are right about Chester, he dropped out of high school indeed, but he was an intelligent guy with a kind heart and a great voice.
Venatix_ 92 Most rock bands are formed by people who follow their dreams, have important things to say and work hard. Also, Chester had a drug addiction, it's an illness, not a choice
"I'm not an international statesman, a pulitzer prize winner or even a comedian" but I will be apart of one of the most influential bands in the world, winning awards, selling out concerts and millions of albums/songs so screw college and this degree! Oh yeah and I'm graduating summa cum laude.
RIGHT!! When I think Linkin Park I think Mike, Chester, ummm. Oh yea the quiet dude with 70's head phones.. Lol.. Dude has talent to witty comical writing.. Haha
2:49 LOL THE LPU MEMBERS IN THE BACK "WE LOVE YOU BRAAAAAD!" Then he's all like, "Umm... we let a few members of the LPU fanclub hang out here in the back..." XD
Bravo, Brad -- from a new fan, who is the parent of one of the new UCLA alumni. Your speech truly made the evening special and memorable, and people will be calling you for commencement speech advice in the future.
Bart Kwan from Just Kidding Films mentioned this in the vlog about them going to Japan and I had to find this. Bart was there from what he said. This is definitely the one as he also said James Franco backed out. Anyways, this is cool to see. I like LP.
I'd be so pumped to begin my adult life if this was the speech I'd be sent off with. Always knew an extremely smart, witty and intelligent guy underneath all the dry humor out there. I effin' loved this speech!
Cloud Candy Actually all of them are smart, including Chester (rest in peace to him). They are the cleanest rock band too - no drugs, no alcohol and yes, that includes the late Chester too (he's a recovery drugs and alcohol addict for over 10 years till death). 😄
That *clean* part about them is the reason I love and respect LP so much. All of them are really grounded men, with stable relationships. They are proof that you don't have to be a zombie-fied crack/heroin addict to be a super cool rock musician. Aspiring rock musicians should learn from them. Unfortunately Chester was drunk when he died, it's probable that alcohol messed with his mind because he was sober for years. :(
Venatix_ 92 Chester was NOT drunk at the time of his death. He may have consumed up to 1.5 beers. Read the toxicology report. It is my opinion that he started to drink and was ashamed of relapsing and didn’t wanta disappoint anyone yet again. That coupled with all the other factors that night resulted in his suicide. Just my opinion but he was NOT drunk.
@sanya27cutie It was in 2009,, Brad was asked to come and give a keynote speech to all the graduates... Same way as Mike was aksed to come at the art center for the speech... Its in 2009
Dave Farrell also went to UCLA and was roommates with Brad for 3 years. Thats how they met. Mike, Brad, and Rob knew each other in high school. Mike and Hahn met in art school. Mike, Brad, and Rob were forming a band. Brad brought in Dave, Mike brought in Hahn and his middle school friend Mark. Then there was a falling out with Mark, who was the lead vocalist. They held an audition, and Chester received a demo from a friend and after 15 seconds of hearing the demo he got on the phone and was interested and then ended up going to Cali to audition and became their lead vocals. I think it was Rob that had said while Chester was in the room auditioning the other guys out in the hall waiting to auditioned, heard Chester's singing, and they just up and left, lol.
Wow Brad! That speech was made of awesome! Brilliant. Come to my graduation next time to give the commencement speech or prolly even sing another britney song, ok? hehehehe....
in short Brad is telling funny stories. He is surprised he was called for being a key note speaker which he says he never has done before and that James Franco was called but he didn't make it and blah blah...:D
The number on his jersey should have be "02" being the 2nd person asked. This guy has me confused,shocked, and amused that not only does he talk but he has wit and humor. Plus he can live without those big 70's headphones. I have never seen him without that head gear. I figured they were a kind of robot life support system. lol
can someone tell me just what generally he's talking about? im from poland and i understand not a lot... could someone tell me? and of what is he joking?
He was so quick witted and fast thinking he didn't (still doesn't) need a speech note at all! I swear Linkin Park has the most intelligent, cleanest and highly educated band members of all rock band of all time. Chester might not be as high educated as the rest, but he is intelligent, knowledgeable and smart just like the rest of his band. XD
you are so right !!
That's why I love and respect these guys so much. They are true role models, not some group of drug addicted misfits who happen to play good guitar and drums, unlike most rock bands. And you are right about Chester, he dropped out of high school indeed, but he was an intelligent guy with a kind heart and a great voice.
Chester was the missing ingredient. The raw, explosive and tender talent. The heart.
That comments is killing me now
Venatix_ 92 Most rock bands are formed by people who follow their dreams, have important things to say and work hard. Also, Chester had a drug addiction, it's an illness, not a choice
man, Brad couldn't even finish one sentence without getting interrupted with an applause :D
I still remember how happy I was on this day. Brad's speech was super hilarious.
Even though he was their third last minute choice, this is still UCLA's most viewed commencement speech on youtube. =)
"I'm not an international statesman, a pulitzer prize winner or even a comedian" but I will be apart of one of the most influential bands in the world, winning awards, selling out concerts and millions of albums/songs so screw college and this degree! Oh yeah and I'm graduating summa cum laude.
Wassup
Brad Delson, UCLA alum and guitarist for Linkin Park
never saw Brad speaking so much..:o
RIGHT!! When I think Linkin Park I think Mike, Chester, ummm. Oh yea the quiet dude with 70's head phones.. Lol.. Dude has talent to witty comical writing.. Haha
I can't believe it took 9 out of 10 years of the band being my absolute favorite to get to this video. I hate myself so much
It took me just till now (7/9/2021) at 10:11 Pm, Central Time) Linkin Park, still rocks 🤘🏽
Wow, Brad is pretty funny and such a good speechman.
If the band ever breaks up, Brad could totally become a comedian
2:49 LOL THE LPU MEMBERS IN THE BACK "WE LOVE YOU BRAAAAAD!" Then he's all like, "Umm... we let a few members of the LPU fanclub hang out here in the back..." XD
Mike Trolling Shinoda sent me here...
Bravo, Brad -- from a new fan, who is the parent of one of the new UCLA alumni. Your speech truly made the evening special and memorable, and people will be calling you for commencement speech advice in the future.
He's such a nice person,i love him! he's my inspiration
UCLA 09!!!
he was amazing!
i was there for this ceremony...Brad had us all in tears laughing so hard. What a triumph !
Damn, the whole of this speech was SO DAMN BRAD. XD
Why did i find this just now?? It's AWESOME😍😂i love brad
he is an awesome speech giver!
finally a "not boring" keynote speech
Came here after listening to member guest podcast.
Same :'D
I've just added a life-goal to my list:
Become great enough that I'm worthy of UCLA asking me to give a key-note speech.
Bart Kwan from Just Kidding Films mentioned this in the vlog about them going to Japan and I had to find this. Bart was there from what he said. This is definitely the one as he also said James Franco backed out. Anyways, this is cool to see. I like LP.
Ice Kold Killa do u have the link?
Link ?
I'd be so pumped to begin my adult life if this was the speech I'd be sent off with. Always knew an extremely smart, witty and intelligent guy underneath all the dry humor out there. I effin' loved this speech!
Brad I love you
i kind of knew tat brad is one of the smartest members in the band :p
Cloud Candy Actually all of them are smart, including Chester (rest in peace to him). They are the cleanest rock band too - no drugs, no alcohol and yes, that includes the late Chester too (he's a recovery drugs and alcohol addict for over 10 years till death). 😄
That *clean* part about them is the reason I love and respect LP so much. All of them are really grounded men, with stable relationships. They are proof that you don't have to be a zombie-fied crack/heroin addict to be a super cool rock musician. Aspiring rock musicians should learn from them.
Unfortunately Chester was drunk when he died, it's probable that alcohol messed with his mind because he was sober for years. :(
Venatix_ 92 Chester was NOT drunk at the time of his death. He may have consumed up to 1.5 beers. Read the toxicology report. It is my opinion that he started to drink and was ashamed of relapsing and didn’t wanta disappoint anyone yet again. That coupled with all the other factors that night resulted in his suicide. Just my opinion but he was NOT drunk.
Venatix_ 92 and he had only been sober for 6 months.
Brad, you are awesome.
@sanya27cutie It was in 2009,,
Brad was asked to come and give a keynote speech to all the graduates...
Same way as Mike was aksed to come at the art center for the speech...
Its in 2009
How is that hat stable?? 😂😂
brad could not have given a better speech!
i enjoyed this ceremony!
Can't remember my commencement speaker either...I wish Brad was there for my class.
Great job!
Go Bruins!
You always rock Brad
Keep watching this! So funny, love him!
oh dear god this is great
Brad Delson is my idol! Go rock man!
Love how he flexed his jersey 😂
The girl behind him standing over his left shoulder is just infatuated with him. She's laughing so hard I swear she peed her pants
holy shit!! I didn't know that one of my heroes went to the university i wanna go....
Dave Farrell also went to UCLA and was roommates with Brad for 3 years. Thats how they met. Mike, Brad, and Rob knew each other in high school. Mike and Hahn met in art school.
Mike, Brad, and Rob were forming a band. Brad brought in Dave, Mike brought in Hahn and his middle school friend Mark. Then there was a falling out with Mark, who was the lead vocalist. They held an audition, and Chester received a demo from a friend and after 15 seconds of hearing the demo he got on the phone and was interested and then ended up going to Cali to audition and became their lead vocals. I think it was Rob that had said while Chester was in the room auditioning the other guys out in the hall waiting to auditioned, heard Chester's singing, and they just up and left, lol.
I love this. :)
Congrats to the graduates, and Brad for the great speech.
my fav video ever!!!
Brad iis really nice
love he so much
he looks so much younger like this
this is great :D
man, he nails that afro.
Wow Brad! That speech was made of awesome!
Brilliant. Come to my graduation next time to give the commencement speech or prolly even sing another britney song, ok? hehehehe....
great guy, great speech. congrats everbody! graduated in '06. Go Bruins!
Genius like Linkin Park Hybrid Theory. Go Bruins!
Wow Brad is truly extraordinary. Brad speaks truthfully and real reality.
When Was This Recorded?
12th June 2009
as soon as this came on and saw him two word. NO WAY!
2:50 look his face xD,
brad is so funny :D
LP ROCKS! brad does too! he is so funny. never really knew that :P
I have no idea that Brad is funny, I love LP even more.
❤❤❤
I miss your performent on your position Brad ❤
in short Brad is telling funny stories. He is surprised he was called for being a key note speaker which he says he never has done before and that James Franco was called but he didn't make it and blah blah...:D
A paragraph to fail at being funny making a sarcastic joke referring to a 10 min keynote.. The on thing short here is that you're short of humor...
Brad Delson awesome!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRAD!!!! =)
awesome!
Brad, you are AWESOME!!! YOU'RE THE MAN!!! ^_^
@ookingdomstaroo It says Keynote on his back. I don't know how I remember this from nearly 3 years ago, but that's what it said.
The number on his jersey should have be "02" being the 2nd person asked. This guy has me confused,shocked, and amused that not only does he talk but he has wit and humor. Plus he can live without those big 70's headphones. I have never seen him without that head gear. I figured they were a kind of robot life support system. lol
Brad is so funny
what did it say on his jersey? I couldn't read it...
What does the tshirt say on the back?
this was a great speach
im surrpized they putt this up its him leavin collage and becommin a rock star how cool is that luv the vid
I could steal from.. I could learn from 😅
can someone tell me just what generally he's talking about? im from poland and i understand not a lot... could someone tell me? and of what is he joking?
are lp members coming
Ha Ha I was there, this was excellent, though I was kinda bummed conan didnt want to do it
😍😍😍
when as dis event ??
Happy birthday,Brad! #brad #delson
2:55 LPU
Brad is the best
:D
thanks :*
mike was in the same college i cnt c him.
Happy Birthday!
Brad is awesome! I'm happy he gave this speech and cracked a bunch of jokes as well.
7:33 DOWN IN FRONT!
Brad is very fanny😂
Hahaha he did awesomely, good show, Brad!
Such a cool celeb.
❤️
BRAD!!!
I don't listen to LP anymore, but man, this dude is funny. Haha
Go Bruins!!! 🤘 #LinkinPark4Life
Is that Albert Einstein in the back?! LOL
3:50 I clapped as well.
I read that right when i heard it, lmfao
fuking awesome.....
awesome
oh gawd Brad :D
holy shit that was on my 18th B-day lol sweet
'09!!!
Big Bad Brad (H)
Hey Brad
lol Brad is awesome!!
Brad is my favorite in Linkin Park
4:16 Albert Einstein's not amused.
id like to sjare the pne song to inspire all of you... IVE GIVEN UPPPP IM SICK OF FEELING IS THERE NOTHING YOU CAN SAY TO TAKE THIS ALL AWAY!
Great job, Brad! I knew you'd be great. We all knew, ha. :P
E=MC²