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Fred Durst
August 20, 1970
Jacksonville, Florida, US
56 Years Old
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Who Is Fred Durst?
William Frederick Durst is an American rapper and filmmaker known for his distinctive aggressive vocal delivery. His raw energy shaped the sound of nu metal in the late 1990s.
He burst into the public eye as the frontman of Limp Bizkit, whose genre-bending music quickly dominated airwaves. The band's debut album gained rapid underground recognition.
Early Life and Education
Born in Jacksonville, Florida, William Frederick Durst relocated to North Carolina at an early age. His youth involved embracing diverse subcultures including breakdancing, hip hop, and heavy metal.
Durst later attended Hunter Huss High School in Gastonia, where his creative interests continued to evolve. After serving in the US Navy, he worked as a tattoo artist before pursuing music.
Notable Relationships
A string of high-profile romances has marked William Frederick Durst's personal life, including marriages to Rachel Tergesen and Esther Nazarov. He more recently married Arles in 2022.
Durst shares a daughter, Adriana, with his former wife Rachel Tergesen, and a son, Dallas, with ex-girlfriend Jennifer Thayer.
Career Highlights
William Frederick Durst, as the frontman of Limp Bizkit, pioneered the nu metal genre, releasing multi-platinum albums like Significant Other and Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water. The band's aggressive sound and electrifying performances garnered immense commercial success.
Beyond music, Durst launched a successful filmmaking career, directing the critically noted feature films The Education of Charlie Banks in 2007 and The Longshots in 2008. He also previously held a Senior Vice President of A&R role at Interscope Records.
Signature Quote
“The future is easy because it doesn't exist; but the past is painful because it lives forever.”