History of Limp Bizkit in Timeline

Limp Bizkit is an American nu metal band from Jacksonville, Florida, known for its distinctive sound and stage presence. Fronted by Fred Durst's aggressive vocals and Wes Borland's experimental guitar work and visual aesthetic, the band also includes John Otto, DJ Lethal, and Sam Rivers. With 40 million records sold worldwide and multiple award nominations, including three Grammys, Limp Bizkit has achieved significant commercial success and remains a notable act in the nu metal genre.

1971: Original Release of 'Behind Blue Eyes'

In 1971, The Who originally released the single "Behind Blue Eyes", which Limp Bizkit later covered.

1992: Faith No More's Cover of Easy

In 1992, Faith No More's semi-ironic cover of "Easy" by Lionel Richie hinted what would be the recording of George Michael's "Faith" by Limp Bizkit in 1997.

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1994: Formation of Limp Bizkit

In 1994, Limp Bizkit was formed and began gaining popularity in the Jacksonville underground music scene.

1996: Korn Helps Limp Bizkit Get Record Deal

In 1996, Korn bassist Reginald Arvizu assisted Limp Bizkit in acquiring a record deal.

July 1, 1997: Release of Three Dollar Bill, Y'all

On July 1, 1997, Limp Bizkit released their album "Three Dollar Bill, Y'all", which received a minimal response.

1997: Limp Bizkit's Cover of Faith

In 1997, Limp Bizkit covered George Michael's "Faith".

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1997: Signing with Flip Records and Debut Album Release

In 1997, Limp Bizkit signed with Flip Records and released their debut album, "Three Dollar Bill, Y'all".

1997: Touring with Korn and Helmet

In 1997, Limp Bizkit toured with Korn and Helmet, receiving unfavorable reviews for some performances.

1997: Slipknot Influenced by Limp Bizkit's Debut

In 1997, multiple Slipknot members were impressed with Limp Bizkit's debut record, even citing it as an influence on their debut album.

December 1998: Feud with Placebo Begins

In December 1998, Limp Bizkit and Placebo began a long-standing feud after Brian Molko insulted Fred Durst at a show Durst was hosting at Irving Plaza.

1998: European Tour and Ozzfest Appearance

In 1998, Limp Bizkit toured Europe with Soulfly and Cold. Their cover of "Faith" became a radio hit, leading to a spot on Ozzfest.

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June 11, 1999: Durst Instigates Audience Against Placebo

On June 11, 1999, Fred Durst instigated the audience to chant "Fuck Placebo" prior to Staind's performance at K-Rock's Dysfunctional Family Picnic in Holmdel, New Jersey.

December 1999: Durst Insults Slipknot Fans

In December 1999, Fred Durst made retaliatory comments towards Slipknot's fans, referring to them as "fat, ugly kids".

1999: Mainstream Success with 'Significant Other'

In 1999, Limp Bizkit achieved mainstream success with their second studio album, "Significant Other".

1999: Billboard Music Video Award Win

In 1999, Limp Bizkit won the Maximum Vision Award at the Billboard Music Video Awards for their music video "Nookie".

1999: Manson Attacks Limp Bizkit

In 1999, Marilyn Manson attacked Limp Bizkit's artistry and their fans, referring to them as "illiterate apes". He was also reported to have withdrawn from the Woodstock '99 festival due to his dislike of Limp Bizkit.

1999: Woodstock '99 Performance and Controversies

In the summer of 1999, Limp Bizkit performed at Woodstock '99, where violent actions and sexual assaults were reported during and after their performance.

February 2000: Corey Taylor Responds to Durst's Insults

In February 2000, Slipknot singer Corey Taylor responded to Durst's insults during a fan interview in Sydney, Australia, claiming that insulting fans of Slipknot could also be insulting fans of Limp Bizkit.

June 2000: WXRK Dysfunctional Family Picnic Performance and Criticism of Scott Stapp

In June 2000, Limp Bizkit performed late at the WXRK Dysfunctional Family Picnic, during which Fred Durst criticized Creed singer Scott Stapp.

October 2000: Durst Praises Slipknot

In October 2000, during an interview with VH1, Fred Durst praised Slipknot's music and expressed his desire to quell the tension between both sides.

December 19, 2000: End of Anger Management Tour

On December 19, 2000, Limp Bizkit's Anger Management Tour with Eminem concluded after 35 dates.

2000: MTV Video Music Awards Performance with Christina Aguilera

During the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards, Fred Durst performed "Livin' It Up" with Christina Aguilera, receiving negative reactions.

2000: MTV VMA Protest

During the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards, Rage Against the Machine bassist Tim Commerford climbed part of the set in protest of Limp Bizkit winning the award for Best Rock Video.

2000: Announcement of 'Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water' Album Title

In 2000, Fred Durst announced the title of Limp Bizkit's third album as "Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water", which many thought was a joke.

2000: Blockbuster Award Win

In 2000, Limp Bizkit won the Favorite Group (Rock) award at the Blockbuster Awards.

2000: Release of 'Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water'

In 2000, Limp Bizkit's success continued with the release of their third studio album, "Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water".

2000: Manson and Reznor Take Aim at Durst

In 2000, Marilyn Manson and Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor took aim at Fred Durst and Limp Bizkit in Nine Inch Nails' video for the song "Starfuckers, Inc.".

2000: Frat-Metal Label

In 2000, the New York Daily News labelled Limp Bizkit as "frat-metal".

2000: Mixed Reviews and Awards for 'Chocolate Starfish'

In 2000, the album "Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water" received mixed reviews, with some critics naming it the worst album of the year.

May 26, 2001: Inducted into TRL Hall of Fame

On May 26, 2001, Limp Bizkit was the first group inducted into MTV's Total Request Live "Hall of Fame".

October 2001: Announcement of Wes Borland's Departure

In October 2001, Limp Bizkit announced that Wes Borland had amicably decided to leave the band to pursue his own musical career.

2001: Big Day Out Festival Incident and Death of Jessica Michalik

During Limp Bizkit's 2001 tour of Australia at the Big Day Out festival in Sydney, teenager Jessica Michalik died of asphyxiation after fans rushed the stage. The coroner stated that Fred Durst should have acted more responsibly when the crowd's density became dangerous.

2001: Big Day Out Incident

In 2001, Jessica Michalik died during Limp Bizkit's performance at Big Day Out.

2001: Controversies at Big Day Out festival

In 2001, Limp Bizkit's success was marred by controversies surrounding their performances at the 2001 Big Day Out festival.

2001: Wes Borland's First Departure

In 2001, Wes Borland left Limp Bizkit, and the remaining members continued with Mike Smith on guitar.

2001: Feud Reignites at Big Day Out

In 2001, the feud between Limp Bizkit and Placebo was reignited during Big Day Out, with Placebo's bassist claiming the band was fearful of the audience waiting for Limp Bizkit's performance during their set.

2001: Release of Hip-Hop Remix Album 'New Old Songs'

Later in 2001, numerous hip-hop artists remixed famous Limp Bizkit songs into hip-hop versions, resulting in the album "New Old Songs".

May 2002: Posting Wes Borland's Email Address Online

In May 2002, Fred Durst posted Wes Borland's personal email address online and encouraged fans to ask him to rejoin the band.

2002: American Music Award Win

In 2002, Limp Bizkit won one American Music Award for Favorite Alternative Artist.

June 2003: Durst and Manson Appear on Rolling Stone Cover

In June 2003, Fred Durst and Marilyn Manson appeared on the cover of a Rolling Stone magazine issue alongside James Hetfield and Ozzy Osbourne, suggesting a cordial relationship at the time.

September 23, 2003: Release of Results May Vary

On September 23, 2003, Limp Bizkit released "Results May Vary", which received largely unfavorable reviews despite being commercially successful, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.

2003: Limp Bizkit Voted Worst Band

In 2003, Guitar World readers voted Limp Bizkit the "worst band of the year".

2003: Previous WWE Work

In 2003, Limp Bizkit previously worked with WWE.

2003: Release of 'Results May Vary'

In 2003, Limp Bizkit released their fourth album, "Results May Vary".

2003: US Invasion of Iraq

In 2003, during the US Invasion of Iraq, a Ripped, Fuel-ed Corporal from Missouri named Josh Ray Person memorably recounts how his high school band once opened for Limp Bizkit.

2003: Summer Sanitarium Tour Incident in Chicago

In the summer of 2003, during the Summer Sanitarium Tour in Chicago, concert attendees heckled Fred Durst, leading him to walk off stage after six songs.

August 2004: Mike Smith's Departure

In August 2004, Mike Smith departed from Limp Bizkit due to creative differences.

August 2004: Borland Rejoins Limp Bizkit

In August 2004, Wes Borland rejoined Limp Bizkit, and the band began recording their EP, "The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1)".

2004: Feud with Placebo Ends

By 2004, the feud between Limp Bizkit and Placebo had reportedly ended.

2004: Limp Bizkit Appears in Generation Kill

In 2004, Limp Bizkit appears in Generation Kill, originally conceived by Evan Wright as a Rolling Stone magazine series.

2005: Premature Greatest Hits?

In 2005, IGN writer Chad Grischow suggested the band's Greatest Hitz album may have been premature.

2005: Reunion with Ross Robinson

In 2005, Limp Bizkit reunited with producer Ross Robinson, who also produced the band's debut album Three Dollar Bill, Yall and the EP The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1), to record their seventh studio album.

2005: Borland Rejoined and EP Release

In 2005, Wes Borland rejoined Limp Bizkit, and they recorded the EP "The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1)".

March 2006: Sales of The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1)

By March 2006, "The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1)" had only sold 88,000 copies in the United States and Wes Borland stated that future plans do not include Limp Bizkit.

August 15, 2008: Manson Attacks Limp Bizkit Onstage

On August 15, 2008, during a show in Seoul, South Korea, Marilyn Manson introduced Wes Borland onstage and attacked Limp Bizkit, exclaiming that he used to play for a really bad band.

2008: Generation Kill Becomes HBO Mini-Series

In 2008, Generation Kill, originally conceived by Evan Wright as a Rolling Stone magazine series, became a HBO mini-series under the same name.

2009: Reunion and Touring

In 2009, Limp Bizkit reunited with Wes Borland and began touring.

2009: Limp Bizkit Reunion and New Album

In 2009, Limp Bizkit reunited with Wes Borland and launched the Unicorns N' Rainbows Tour. They also began recording a new album titled "Gold Cobra".

2009: Kerrang! Award Win

In 2009, Limp Bizkit won the Hall of Fame award at the Kerrang! Awards.

2009: Feud Subsides at Download Festival

In 2009, the feud between Limp Bizkit and Slipknot began to subside after a friendly encounter at the Download Festival, where Durst approached Corey Taylor and asked him to sign autographs for his son.

2010: Durst Shouts Out Taylor on "Gold Cobra"

In 2010, while Limp Bizkit was recording "Gold Cobra", Fred Durst included a line on the song 90.2.10 giving a shoutout to Corey Taylor.

May 17, 2011: Release of Shotgun

On May 17, 2011, Limp Bizkit released "Shotgun" as a single, which is notable for featuring a guitar solo by Wes Borland.

2011: Release of 'Gold Cobra' and Label Change

In 2011, Limp Bizkit released the album "Gold Cobra", left Interscope, and signed with Cash Money Records.

February 2012: Soundwave Festival and DJ Lethal's Departure

In February 2012, Limp Bizkit returned to Australia for the Soundwave festival and Fred Durst dedicated the shows to Jessica Michalik. Following a dispute, DJ Lethal left the band.

September 3, 2012: Durst Featured on WWE Theme

On September 3, 2012, Fred Durst was featured in the song "Champions" by Kevin Rudolf, which debuted on WWE Raw and was used as a theme for WWE's Night of Champions.

March 24, 2013: Release of Ready to Go

On March 24, 2013, Limp Bizkit released "Ready to Go" (featuring Lil Wayne) as the first single from the album "Stampede of the Disco Elephants".

2013: Limp Bizkit Voted Third-Worst Band of the 90s

In 2013, a Rolling Stone readers' poll voted Limp Bizkit as the third-worst band of the 1990s, behind Creed and Nickelback.

October 2014: Departure from Cash Money Records

In October 2014, Fred Durst revealed that Limp Bizkit amicably left Cash Money Records and became independent again.

2014: Limp Bizkit Booked on Knotfest Tour

In 2014, Limp Bizkit was booked on the Japanese leg of Slipknot's Knotfest tour along with Korn.

2014: Russian Annexation of Crimea

In 2014, Russia illegally annexed Crimea.

2015: Commerford's Apology

During a 2015 interview with Rolling Stone, Tim Commerford of Rage Against the Machine apologized for inspiring "such shit", referring to Limp Bizkit.

2015: ShipRocked and Money Sucks Tour

In 2015, Limp Bizkit headlined the ShipRocked cruise. The band also announced the "Money Sucks" Russian tour to celebrate their 20th anniversary, which was met with criticism due to the political climate and Fred Durst displaying a flag that said "Crimea=Russia".

2016: UK Tour with Korn and Album Delays

In 2016, Limp Bizkit toured the United Kingdom with Korn. Wes Borland revealed Fred Durst was "not happy" with the progress of the album "Stampede of the Disco Elephants" and would keep working on it until he was satisfied.

March 17, 2018: DJ Lethal Rejoins Band

On March 17, 2018, DJ Lethal rejoined Limp Bizkit for a performance at the Storm the Gates festival in Auckland, New Zealand.

2018: DJ Lethal Returns

In 2018, DJ Lethal rejoined Limp Bizkit after quitting earlier.

July 8, 2019: Live Performance of Wasteoid

On July 8, 2019, Limp Bizkit played a new song called "Wasteoid" live in Paris, from their upcoming album.

June 2021: Borland Album Update

In June 2021, Wes Borland provided an update detailing the struggles with the album.

August 2021: Summer Tour Cancelled

In August 2021, Limp Bizkit canceled their summer tour due to rising COVID-19 cases.

August 2021: Limp Bizkit Pays Tribute to Joey Jordison

In August 2021, Limp Bizkit gave a public tribute to Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison, who had recently died, during their concert in Des Moines, Iowa.

August 25, 2021: New Music Leak Announcement

On August 25, 2021, Limp Bizkit announced new music would be "leaked" in rapid succession with a new album to follow.

September 30, 2021: Release of Dad Vibes

On September 30, 2021, Limp Bizkit released their new single, "Dad Vibes".

October 28, 2021: Still Sucks Album Confirmation

On October 28, 2021, Fred Durst confirmed that Limp Bizkit's sixth album, "Still Sucks", would be released on October 31, 2021.

October 31, 2021: Release of 'Still Sucks'

On October 31, 2021, Limp Bizkit released their sixth studio album "Still Sucks".

2021: Shift in Public Opinion After Lollapalooza and "Dad Vibes" Release

Following the band's set at Lollapalooza in 2021, which was broadcast on Hulu, and the release of the song "Dad Vibes", Limp Bizkit began having a shift in public opinion, garnering positive responses from critics and audiences.

2021: Borland and Reznor Denounce Manson

In 2021, following further controversy surrounding numerous sexual abuse allegations against Marilyn Manson, Wes Borland attacked Manson in interviews, denouncing him as a "Bad fucking dude". Trent Reznor supported Borland's claims against Manson's misconduct.

2022: Limp Bizkit Mentioned in Sonic the Hedgehog 2

In 2022, Limp Bizkit was mentioned in a scene from Sonic the Hedgehog 2, where Dr. Robotnik compares Knuckles to being as useless as a "Limp Bizkit backstage pass".

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2023: Plans for Seventh Studio Album

In early 2023, Wes Borland revealed that plans for Limp Bizkit's seventh studio album were underway for 2024.

May 19, 2024: Sid Wilson Appears During Limp Bizkit's Performance

On May 19, 2024, Slipknot turntablist Sid Wilson made a live appearance during Limp Bizkit's performance at that year's Sonic Temple festival in Columbus, Ohio.