b. 1977
Limp Bizkit is an American nu metal band formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1994. The band consists of Fred Durst (lead vocals), Wes Borland (guitars), Sam Rivers (bass, backing vocals), John Otto (drums), and DJ Lethal (turntables). They rose to fame in the late 1990s as one of the most...
Limp Bizkit's commercial breakthrough arrived with their second album, "Significant Other," released in June 1999. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling over 643,000 copies in its first week—a remarkable achievement for a rock band at the height of the teen pop era...
The Education of Charlie Banks
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Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water
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Three Dollar Bill, Yall$,
— Formation and Early Years
became their breakout single, transforming the pop ballad into an aggressive, ironic rock song that announced their irreverent attitude.
— Formation and Early Years
initially sold modestly, but the band's relentless touring began building momentum. They played Ozzfest in 1997 and 1998, exposing them to hard rock and metal audiences. The
— Formation and Early Years
| Year | Title | Role/Impact | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Introduction | Album | |
| 1970 | Band Members | Album | |
| 1970 | Fred Durst (Lead Vocals) | Album | |
| 1975 | Wes Borland (Guitars, Backing Vocals) | Album | |
| 1977 | Sam Rivers (Bass, Backing Vocals) | Album | |
| 1977 | John Otto (Drums, Percussion) | Album |