Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers dies

The American band Limp Bizkit confirmed the death of their bassist, Sam Rivers, in a statement posted on their official Instagram account. In the message, the members expressed their sorrow for the loss of someone who had been an essential part of the band since its inception.

“In memory of our brother, Sam Rivers . “Today we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat,” begins the statement signed by Fred Durst, Wes Borland, John Otto, and DJ Lethal. The text, accompanied by a photograph, does not specify the cause of death.

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In the message, the band highlighted the fundamental role that Rivers played in the sound and history of Limp Bizkit, one of the most representative Nu metal bands of the late 1990s. “ Sam Rivers wasn't just our bassist, he was pure magic. The pulse of every song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound," the statement reads.

The group also reminisced about the years they shared on stage and in the recording studio, as well as the energy Rivers brought to the project from its inception. “From the first note we played together, Sam brought an irreplaceable light and rhythm. His talent was spontaneous, his presence unforgettable, his heart enormous,” they expressed.

The post highlights the personal and artistic bond the bassist maintained with the rest of the band, who described him as a key figure both inside and outside the band. “We shared so many moments—wild, calm, beautiful—and each one meant more because Sam was there. He was a once-in-a-lifetime person. A true legend of legends,” the message continues.

Limp Bizkit assured that Rivers' influence will remain alive in the band's memory and in the music they shared over more than two decades. "His spirit will live on forever in every beat, every stage, every memory. We love you, Sam . We'll carry you with us, always. Rest in peace, brother. Your music never ends," the statement concludes.

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Sam Rivers, born in Jacksonville, Florida, was a founding member of Limp Bizkit along with Fred Durst and John Otto. With his distinctive bass playing and stage presence, he helped define the group's style, which fused elements of alternative metal, hip hop, and funk. His name appears on some of the band's most iconic albums, including Three Dollar Bill, Y'all$ (1997), Significant Other (1999), and Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water (2000), which cemented Limp Bizkit's position on the international scene.

During the early years of the century, the group achieved great popularity thanks to songs like Break Stuff, Nookie, My Generation and Rollin', which marked an era in nu metal and took them to major festivals and stages around the world.

Rivers, known for his rhythmic style and ability to balance hip-hop influences with the energy of metal, was a key player in the band's sound structure. Throughout his career, he also participated in side projects and collaborations with other musicians, although he always maintained his connection with Limp. Bizkit .

Limp Bizkit has a concert scheduled in Mexico City next Saturday, November 29th, at the Explanada Azteca. So far, the band has not announced any changes to its performance schedule.

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