Back on March 17, 2003, Linkin Park took over the State Theatre in Detroit for MTV’s iconic “$2 Bill” concert series. Exactly 2,500 lucky fans got in for just two bucks to witness history!
This wasn’t just any regular show. It happened just days before Meteora dropped, serving as the ultimate live preview for tracks like “Somewhere I Belong” and “Faint” before they became global anthems.
And if you watched the MTV broadcast on March 25, you definitely remember that hilarious pop culture easter egg at the end. That famous voice yelling “I want my two dollars!” wasn’t Chester or Mike—it was a legendary nod to the 1985 comedy film Better Off Dead, which MTV adopted as the show’s official promo catchphrase.
Miss the days of $2 concerts and peak Nu-Metal?
Drop your favorite Meteora track in the comments! 🎧👇…