Simplify the following text for a Grade 10 native English-speaking person.
Original: After nearly quitting his musical career altogether , Jeff Blue , the vice president of A&R at Zomba Music in Los Angeles , offered Bennington an audition with the future members of Linkin Park .
Simplified: After that , the vice president of A&R at Zomba Music in Los Angeles , offered Bennington an audition with Linkin Park .