Limp Bizkit have shockingly announced the passing of their bassist Sam Rivers. He was 48-years-old. A statement shared by the nü-metal band today, October 18th, on Instagram read as follows:
“In Loving Memory of Our Brother, Sam Rivers
Today we lost our brother.
Our bandmate.
Our heartbeat.Sam Rivers wasn’t just our bass player — he was pure magic.
The pulse beneath every song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound.From the first note we ever played together, Sam brought a light and a rhythm that could never be replaced. His talent was effortless, his presence unforgettable, his heart enormous.
We shared so many moments — wild ones, quiet ones, beautiful ones — and every one of them meant more because Sam was there.
He was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of human.
A true legend of legends.
And his spirit will live forever in every groove, every stage, every memory.We love you, Sam.
We’ll carry you with us, always.Rest easy, brother.
Your music never ends.— Fred, Wes, John & DJ Lethal“
DJ Lethal went on to personally add:
“We love you Sam rivers. Please respect the family’s privacy at this moment. give Sam his flowers and play Sam rivers basslines all day ! We are in shock. Rest in power my brother ! You will live on through your music and the lives you helped save with your music , charity work and friendships. We are heartbroken enjoy every millisecond of life. It’s not guaranteed”
Rivers was among the earliest members of the influential band and was largely a mainstay with them throughout their career, sans a few stints away, notably taking breaks amid some health struggles related to his liver and addiction issues.
