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JOHN OTTO
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JOHN OTTO

Founding Member & Original Architect of LIMP BIZKIT • Jacksonville, FL / Los Angeles, CA • Since 1994

JOHN OTTO (John Otto (Founding Drums — 1994–Present)) is a documented founding member and original architect of LIMP BIZKIT. Emerging from the Jacksonville, FL / Los Angeles, CA scene around 1994, JOHN OTTO contributed to LIMP BIZKIT's classic releases, DIY all-ages shows, and high-energy pit history.

“Give me something to break! Detuned 4-string and 7-string guitar riffs colliding with DJ Lethal's battle-scratch MPC soundscapes and arena-sized circle pits.”
STAGE AMP, INSTRUMENT & PEDAL RIG:
MAIN INSTRUMENTGibson Les Paul Junior / Fender Precision Bass
AMP HEAD & CABINETMarshall JCM800 2203 Full Stack / Ampeg SVT-CL 8x10
PEDALBOARD / FXProCo RAT Distortion → Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner
DIY ZINE / PRINT CRAFTCut-and-Paste Xerox Gig Flyers & Independent 7" Vinyl Pressing
LIVE PIT REELS & ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE

JOHN OTTO'S STAGE HIGHLIGHTS (6)

JOHN OTTO ARCHIVE (01 / 06)Skate-Punk & Thrash • 1999
GIVE ME SOMETHING TO BREAK! // LIMP BIZKIT 'BREAK STUFF' & DJ LETHAL CUTS
CLICK TO PLAY VIDEOFlip / Interscope Official Skate & Pit Broadcast
108 BPM02:47 PIT REEL

GIVE ME SOMETHING TO BREAK! // LIMP BIZKIT 'BREAK STUFF' & DJ LETHAL CUTS

Wes Borland's iconic two-chord opening riff and DJ Lethal's battle-wax scratches ignite one of the heaviest crossover mosh-pit anthems in rock history.

Track: Break StuffAlbum: Significant OtherGear: Technics SL-1200MK2 + Akai MPC3000 + Ibanez 7-String
BAND HQ
JOHN OTTO REEL DECK (6)
16:9 HD PIT VIDEO
#01
GIVE ME SOMETHING TO BREAK! // LIMP BIZKIT 'BREAK STUFF' & DJ LETHAL CUTS
LIMP BIZKITNOW PLAYING

GIVE ME SOMETHING TO BREAK! // LIMP BIZKIT 'BREAK STUFF' & DJ LETHAL CUTS

DJ LETHAL • Flip / Interscope Official Skate & Pit Broadcast (1999)

#02
4-STRING BARITONE & BATTLE WAX // LIMP BIZKIT 'NOOKIE'
LIMP BIZKIT

4-STRING BARITONE & BATTLE WAX // LIMP BIZKIT 'NOOKIE'

FRED DURST • Significant Other Street Pit Broadcast (1999)

#03
DJ LETHAL GO AHEAD! // LIMP BIZKIT 'MY GENERATION' LIVE ARENA PIT
LIMP BIZKIT

DJ LETHAL GO AHEAD! // LIMP BIZKIT 'MY GENERATION' LIVE ARENA PIT

DJ LETHAL • Chocolate Starfish Arena Tour Film (2000)

#04
CHOCOLATE STARFISH // LIMP BIZKIT 'ROLLIN' (AIR RAID VEHICLE)'
LIMP BIZKIT

CHOCOLATE STARFISH // LIMP BIZKIT 'ROLLIN' (AIR RAID VEHICLE)'

WES BORLAND • Flip / Interscope Broadcast (2000)

#05
HIGH-GAIN SPY THEME // LIMP BIZKIT 'TAKE A LOOK AROUND'
LIMP BIZKIT

HIGH-GAIN SPY THEME // LIMP BIZKIT 'TAKE A LOOK AROUND'

WES BORLAND • Mission: Impossible 2 / Chocolate Starfish (2000)

#06
THREE DOLLAR BILL Y'ALL$ // LIMP BIZKIT 'COUNTERFEIT' UNDERGROUND PIT
LIMP BIZKIT

THREE DOLLAR BILL Y'ALL$ // LIMP BIZKIT 'COUNTERFEIT' UNDERGROUND PIT

DJ LETHAL • Flip Records 1997 Debut Single (1997)

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FELLOW LIMP BIZKIT BANDMATES & AFFILIATES (3)