Happy birthday! Fred Durst turns 56 today

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The iconic and legendary musician turns 56 on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026.
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Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst is celebrating his 56th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Popular musician-director Fred Durst has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 56th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Durst, a cultural icon

Born William Frederick Durst in Gastonia on August 20, 1970, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Durst's not just a great musician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Fred hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Fred Durst as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 56.

Happy Birthday, Fred, you're the best!

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