Sam Rivers Dies: Limp Bizkit Bassist Was 48
Sam Rivers, who served as bassist and backing vocalist for nu metal band Limp Bizkit, has died at the age of 48, the group announced on social media.
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Sam Rivers, bassist and backing vocalist for nu metal band Limp Bizkit, has passed away at 48. The band announced his death on social media with an emotional tribute, calling Rivers 'pure magic' and 'a once-in-a-lifetime kind of human.' Rivers was a founding member of Limp Bizkit, which formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1994. He had grown up with drummer John Otto and met vocalist Fred Durst while they worked together at Chick-fil-A.
The band's lineup was completed in 1996 when Wes Borland and DJ Lethal joined. Limp Bizkit became one of the most successful nu metal bands, with hits like 'Break Stuff,' which has nearly a billion streams on Spotify. They released six studio albums, most achieving platinum status.
Rivers faced serious health issues in 2015, leaving the band due to liver disease caused by excessive drinking. After receiving a liver transplant, he rejoined in 2018 and performed until his death. The band described him as the 'pulse beneath every song' and promised to carry his memory forward.
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