Limp Bizkit auditions for guitarist

Limp Bizkit know how to draw a crowd - thousands showed up when the rock-rap group held an audition to replace lead guitarist Wes Borland.

About 5,000 hopefuls were at the Guitar Centre in Atlanta on Sunday, some of whom drove 10 hours for a shot at jamming with the band.

Others waited from 6am - the group showed up at 6pm.

Last month, the eclectic band, lead by Fred Durst, hit the road on a 22-city tour to find a replacement. Borland left Limp Bizkit in October.

‘‘It feels great,’’ said 24-year-old Shawn ‘‘Sanchez’’ Zuzek of Atlanta, who got to show off his skills. ‘‘It’s an awesome opportunity.’’

Limp Bizkit coordinator Angel Agurre said a touring tryout gives aspiring musicians a brush with fame.

‘‘Not every kid is going to have the money to fly to New York or LA for an audition,’’ Agurre said.