Biography
Wes Borland, born on February 7, 1975, in Nashville, Tennessee, is an American musician best known as the guitarist for the alternative metal band Limp Bizkit. His early musical journey began in his adolescence when he developed a passion for guitar playing. Influenced by a variety of genres, Borland honed his skills, contributing to a fusion of heavy metal and alternative rock. He quickly gathered experience playing in local bands before forming Limp Bizkit in 1994, alongside vocalist Fred Durst and bassist Sam Rivers. The band's early work culminated in their breakout album 'Three Dollar Bill, Y'all$' in 1997. Borland's innovative sound and striking performance style quickly made him a standout figure in the nu-metal scene.
Roles
Guitarist, Vocalist
Band History
Limp Bizkit, Marilyn Manson, Queen Kwong, Black Light Burns, Eat the Day, Goatslayer, Undermutt, The Damning Well
Signature Gear
Guitars: Ibanez RG, Gibson Les Paul
Amps: Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier
Bandmates & Collaborators
Fred Durst, Twiggy Ramirez, Brian 'Head' Welch, Josh Freese, Reba Meyers, Skold, Juan Alderete, John 5