Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers dead at 48 as iconic band pays tribute to ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ talent
Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers passed away on October 18 at the age of 48, receiving an emotional tribute from the iconic band.
The metal band announced Rivers’ death in a statement on Instagram on Saturday, revealing that the deceased musician had passed away earlier in the day; However, the cause of death has not been disclosed yet.
‘In Loving Memory of Our Brother Sam Rivers,’ the message read. ‘We lost our brother today. Our bandmate. ‘Our heartbeat.’
Rivers was one of the original founding members of Limp Bizkit, which formed in 1994.
‘Sam Rivers wasn’t just our bass player; it was pure magic. The band also shared: “The pulse behind each song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the voice.”
‘From the first note we played together, Sam brought a light and rhythm that can never be replaced. ‘His talent was effortless, his presence unforgettable, his heart immense.’
Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers passed away on October 18 at the age of 48, prompting an emotional tribute from the iconic band; Rivers (far right) seen with the band in Chicago in 1997
The metal band announced Rivers’ death in a statement on Instagram on Saturday, revealing that the deceased musician had passed away earlier in the day; However, the cause of death has not yet been disclosed; Seen in England in 2009
The band continued: ‘We shared so many moments – wild moments, quiet moments, beautiful moments – and each one was more meaningful because Sam was there.’
They called Rivers a ‘once-in-a-lifetime kind of person’ as well as ‘a true legend among legends.’
‘And his spirit will live on forever in every groove, every stage, every memory. We love you, Sam.’
The statement ended with the words ‘We will always carry you with us’. Relax bro. Your music never ends. — Fred, Wes, John and DJ Lethal ❤️.’
DJ Lethal jumped into the comments section to further express how the band was in “shock” over Rivers’ death.
‘We love you Sam rivers. Please respect the family’s privacy at this time. Give Sam her flowers and play Sam Rivers’ basslines all day long! ‘We are in shock.’
He added: ‘May your power be at peace, brother! You will live on through your music and the lives you save through your music, your charity work and your friendships. We are heartbroken, enjoying every millisecond of life. ‘There’s no guarantee of that.’
Rivers first met the band’s lead vocalist, Fred Durst, while working at Chick-fil-A in the ’90s.
‘Sam Rivers wasn’t just our bass player; it was pure magic. The band also commented, “The pulse beneath each song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound.”
They called Rivers a “once-in-a-lifetime kind of person” and “a true legend among legends.”
The statement ended with the words ‘We will always carry you with us’. Relax bro. Your music never ends. — Fred, Wes, John and DJ Lethal ❤️’; The band seen in Los Angeles in 2000
DJ Lethal hopped into the comments section to further express how the band was in ‘shock’ over Rivers’ death
The duo would later form the band Limp Bizkit with drummer John Otto in 1994. Two years later, guitarist Wes Borland and turntablist DJ Lethal also joined the band.
Their first album, Three Dollar Bill, Y’all, was released in 1997 and included singles such as Counterfeit.
The band achieved greater success and recognition with their second album, Significant Other (1999), which was followed by Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water (2000).
Some of the tracks the band has released over the years include Break Stuff, My Way and Behind Blue Eyes.
The group went on hiatus in 2006 but made a big comeback a few years later when they reunited in 2009.
Limp Bizkit received three Grammy nominations in 2000, including Best Rock Album, for their album Significant Other.
The band has won other awards, including the Billboard Music Award for Top Modern Rock Artist.
Rivers later left the band in 2015, later explaining that this was due to his battle with liver disease.
Limp Bizkit received three Grammy nominations for Best Rock Album in 2000 for their album Significant Other; Rivers seen in California in 1999
The late musician made this statement in rock writer Jon Wiederhorn’s 2020 book titled Raising Hell (Backstage Tales From The Lives Of Metal Legends). vocal cord.
“I developed liver disease from excessive drinking,” Rivers shared.
He also explained: ‘I had to leave Limp Bizkit in 2015 because I felt so bad, and a few months after that I realized I needed to change everything because I had a really bad liver disease.’
The late star also stated that he continued to focus on his health and eventually received a liver transplant.
‘I stopped drinking and did everything the doctors told me. ‘I was treated for alcoholism and had a liver transplant, which was a perfect fit.’
He stated that he received the diagnosis in 2011 and spent ‘about 9-10 months getting clean and touring’.
Rivers later left the band in 2015, later explaining that this was due to his battle with liver disease; The late star (far left) is seen with Borland, Durst and DJ Lethal in Chicago in 2021
But due to a home life that was far from ‘wonderful’, he started drinking again and later received warnings from medical professionals.
‘It got so bad that I had to go to UCLA Hospital and the doctor said to me: ‘If you don’t stop, you’re going to die. And right now you look like you need a new liver.’
Rivers added, ‘I battled liver disease for a few years and won. ‘I had to have a liver transplant in 2017.’
He rejoined Limp Bizkit in 2018 and continued to tour with the metal band.
