Limp Bizkit Reflects on Unusual 9/11 Connection 25 Years Later

As we mark the 25th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, Limp Bizkit’s lead singer Fred Durst has shared a poignant reflection on the band’s unexpected connection to that fateful day. Just one day before the attacks, Durst received a congratulatory letter from World Trade Center officials, thanking the band for featuring the iconic structure in their music video for “Rollin’ (Air Raid Vehicle).” This letter, which came with a fruit basket, now serves as a haunting reminder of a time that changed everything.

On September 6, 2001, Limp Bizkit was on stage at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House, accepting the MTV Video Music Award for Best Rock Video. The band’s performance included a memorable moment when guitarist Wes Borland belted out an impromptu rendition of Iron Maiden’s “Wasted Years.” Just five days later, the music video that showcased them atop the World Trade Center was pulled from rotation, as the nation mourned the loss of innocent lives.

In a recent interview, Durst expressed his disbelief at the irony of receiving that letter on September 10. He emphasized that while the World Trade Center symbolized power, it was the lives lost that truly mattered. Limp Bizkit’s participation in the “America: A Tribute to Heroes” benefit just days after the attacks further solidified their connection to the event, as they performed alongside other artists to honor those affected.

Source: loudwire.com

Read the original article here.