Linkin Park's Brad Delson speaks at UCLA graduation | Part 2

Part 2 of 2: Brad Delson, UCLA alum and guitarist for Linkin Park, strips down to a Bruins b-ball jersey and shorts; channels Britney Spears; talks about James Franco, Conan O'Brien, Jamie Foxx and Ellen DeGeneres; and offers some poignant words of wisdom in his spirited keynote address at the UCLA College of Letters and Science commencement ceremony on June 12, 2009.
Delson was selected as they keynote speaker after actor and UCLA alum James Franco canceled June 3 due to a scheduling conflict.

[@TripCahouet0]

The only he's ever performed without the headphones?

[@ro-hit__]

True as fuck.... 😂

[@satyajittarapdar6796]

🤣🤣

[@samirahassan2079]

What a comment and that the only time we ever see him with headphones 🎧 😅😅😅😅😂😂

[@3ampfuse]

i knew Brad had a quirky sense of humour, but he showed so much wit and poise in his speech. a true showman but also humble at the same time. a very funny, honest and touching speech. as an LP fan, i'm smiling like a proud momma =D Mr Delson, sir, you are a legend.

[@snow5328]

How did I watch a commencement speech for almost 20 minutes!? Brad must be magician!

[@Diospectre]

Without hand notes.

[@jumanadarwish277]

"I'm not a girl" I think that was already clear 😅

[@udasan]

Watching all the band's behind the scenes videos and interviews I knew that Brad is crazy, but here it is confirmed to me that he is not just crazy but super intelligent and funny as hell. He is a very, very cool guy! Also, I was gobsmacked seeing him singing all by himself here as he usually reserved or lazy to sing with the band in live performances sometimes. LOL! p/s: Wouldn't it be super great if the other band came out singing with him on stage then came off again when the song's finished, just to shook the audience? LOL!

[@StarMintaka]

Brad crushed that speech, indeed. So funny and smart and sang Britney Spears?! Legend

[@aphroditeangel]

Brad breaking out into Britney Spears is definitely the highlight. I love this guy lol

[@bouri666]

Brad is never a disappointment!! He is so bright and funny and he looks so kind. Very good job with the speech! :)

[@masterpiecebeta]

didn't use any help with papers for the speech thts how LP does ,they are creative,Humble,Genuine and Genius

[@Natadecocogasm]

a true rockstar's speech! YEAH BRAD!

[@LinkinParkHotspur]

This whole speech was full of "xD" moments from beginning to end.

[@andydanko7074]

Well at least he's used to standing ovations he deserves all of them...

[@sammj12]

what an absolutely legend haha i didnt realise how funny he is !! all the LP vids revolve around humour coming from chester mike and phoenix haha

[@linkinflame]

It is said that all work that is worth doing is done in faith. This morning, I hope you will each embrace the faith that every challenge surmounted by your energy; every problem solved by your wisdom; every soul awakened by your passion; and every barrier to justice brought down by your determination will ennoble your own lives, inspire others, and explode outward the boundaries of what is achievable on this earth.

[@Intsikbeho28]

brilliantly funny! just shows how smart brad is

[@lpfullyloaded]

How can anyone dislike this video !! Brad is just the awesomest !!

[@lamelyawesome]

I feel so inspired now! I love Linkin Park and to hear his personal story lets me know it is possible to achieve...

[@1swtcherriepie]

I absolutely loved this speech! I don't think I've ever laughed so hard and Everything was on point! The performance, the surprise outfit, and closing couldn't have been more perfect. Great job Brad!👏👏👏👏👏

[@mmitrick]

this is just great, my graduation was soooooooo boring

[@muhdrockerz]

Love Brad he gives the best motivation to me, Love Brad LOVE LP!

[@melonmilkice2755]

Best speech ever

[@MikeCavanagh]

Awesome job. Current, meaningful, and relevant. Great job seeing a Bruin following his passion and kicking butt while staying humble

[@soumyaagrawal1758]

that was something awesome i just loved it

[@linkinparkfan4ever]

Brad--well done. Always with that humor, love it! :)

[@TheRevProdigy777]

he says himself in part 1 that he graduated around 10yrs before this speech

[@djenarkharisma991]

Everybody was happy there

[@PoddersBoy91]

Pure legend! not only is he a gurrd guitarist but he's a great orator!

[@sanya27cutie]

thanks a lot for uploading it and sharing it!!

[@msgirl16]

omg!i can't believe that he is singing!=) that's awesome Braddy!GO!

[@hallotschuss7870]

Anyone here because of the Memberguest Podcast? 😂

[@pati9230]

yes :D

[@Ariel_thenotsolittlemermaid]

Meeee

[@WestCoastRedHead]

I cant stop laughing. I wish he spoke at my graduation

[@vishxlbxthejx7239]

This is GOLD ❤️

[@markalfonso3241]

LP in the house!!!!!! man that was funny.

[@thomasjbrablec]

Brad is awesome! How can he come up with this? IT'S AWESOME!!!!!!

[@user-yn7vb6sd3l]

JANUARY 1, 2019! ♥️ you Brad!

[@evalynn1863]

Fucking. Brilliant.

[@WJJ1961]

Fabulous speech. He is incredibly self-content and confident! Lucky him!

[@AlphaTiger4]

GO BRUINS, LINKIN PARK FOREVER 🤘🎇🎵

[@headbAngrl]

something so worth watching!! hehe loved it :)

[@guggs007]

love u brad.....ma favorite..

[@joyenriquez6622]

LOL i love him even more Genius speech 😂😍😎

[@vhingot14]

awesome speech!!!

[@SushiLover1990]

Love it!

[@DTrinh09]

i was there in the crowd!

[@zjrykoa]

Respect!

[@jeremyhare9515]

Why does he look 16 when this is only 10 years ago?

[@Ariel_thenotsolittlemermaid]

Because this guy never ages. If he wasn't standing in the sun in this video, I'd say he was a vampire

[@jinguzman]

this part was too funny!

[@SeriousHarmony]

I love Brad. :) He did a great job!

[@rafafa28]

Adorei !!!

[@Gemparkzz]

i lurve LP even MORE!!!!

[@IsaKILP]

omg! HE IS AWESOME!!!!!

[@MiRzaLP1]

WHAT BRAD SINGINGS Songs with guitar???????

[@chezyshinoda]

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww hermosura de hombre *wwwwww*

[@WJJ1961]

In the words of Montgomery Burns....Excellent

[@jdole41]

@holasoyyiyo it was in June 2009 probably a day or 2 before the posting date

[@DasJulschn]

he sings quite good... why is everybody able to sing but me?? xD

[@msm7512]

So Brad sings Britney, while i remember Phoenix also covered a Taylor swift song on his daughter's school fair

[@tryhardman8364]

Here cause of the podcast 😂

[@TiANr0ckst4r]

Jajajaja Great Speech Hes So Humble And Funny

[@WJJ1961]

Won't hear a better speech.

[@cruzin14]

brings a tear to my eye....lol

[@linkinladie328]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahha!!! omg..his speach was hilarious :P

[@somekid1564]

you know brad is actually a genius? the kids got like iq of like 200000

[@NormanGobin]

Wow Brad did Communications?? I'm doing that right now!

[@CholYerlow]

so you're saying.... IT'S OVER 9,000!

[@theBAPE]

Brad is so funny!! i like it when he sings the alcohol song!

[@aomibae]

he's funny! i liked it.

[@fnaf4enjoyer334]

he is my best friend

[@permpong125]

OMG you got it MANNNNNNNNN

[@1ND1G0O]

Whats the name of that song he was singing?

[@StlyeFree]

well not exactly. Xero, Xero 818, and Hybrid Theory were the former names of LP before they made their first album. But that doesn't really count.

[@Ianmitchellmusic]

StlyeFree and before they found Chester

[@sussmanfsu]

delson FTW

[@gogoincognito]

I don't like linkin park at all, but that was truly a good speech. He commanded a presence and kept interest throughout, and despite what seemed like his best attempts to ramble, there was a pretty good theme. well done!

[@SinisterNL]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHA

[@yuberdota]

Is linkin park already established when he graduated?

[@tabijozwick]

Linkin Park was just getting started

[@Ariel_thenotsolittlemermaid]

He graduated in 99, LP was founded in 96... so, yeah.

[@evri_b]

Lucky u!!!

[@HybridSprinter08]

haha! i can't either!

[@daga280]

wow!! who might thought :D:D GO GO BRAD!!

[@Hybr1d7h3ory]

Was he talking about the LP fan Sal?

[@pandasharks]

Lol, I was thinking the same thing.

[@gobamarama2008]

wow, i might actually start liking linkin park now....

[@THEANnetWork]

looks more badass with a beard

[@GuiLinkin]

Brad kkkk

[@skmky01]

I have no idea what song he sang.

[@luki01111]

Linkin Park the best !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FreakZrock]

hahaha

[@TripCahouet0]

*time

[@Hybr1d7h3ory]

He takes some really awkward pauses... But damn Delson is a funny guy. Hes did alot better than Franco or O'Brian would have done.

[@linkinlady06]

omg!!!! hahahahaha you gotta respect brad delson for that! you kick ass brad love you!

[@MutantRockstar]

how could you say that?

[@DIDDY40869]

Linkin PArk !!!!

[@jefffenske1958]

Brad quoted Madeleine Albrecht who hideously said sanctions against Iraq which killed 1/2 million children was "WORTH IT": Lesley Stahl on U.S. sanctions against Iraq: "We have heard that a half million children have died. I mean, that’s more children than died in Hiroshima. And, you know, is the price worth it?" Secretary of State Madeleine Albright: "I think this is a very hard choice, but the price-we think the price is worth it." -60 Minutes (5/12/96)

[@goncalogalveias4096]

Just because someone said something stupid doesn't mean they didn't said something wise

[@outlawserenade]

Wow. I second that. XD

[@Jasey2007]

i hope britney sues has has all thier graduations revoked

[@beachkidboy]

But he had a teleprompter

[@AGOSTO113683]

hjahjahjahjahja i not a girll no yet a woman xD hjahjahjahjahj xD omg

[@LPFM999LPFM999]

BBB!!!!

[@jibjr88]

lol fucking awesome

[@moonshinevessel]

XDDDDDDDD omg i'm dead

[@LemmonDP]

looks like someone went on a flagging spree