Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers has died at teh age of 48, the band announced Saturday, October 18th. The news of Rivers’ passing marks a significant loss for the nu metal community and the bandS devoted fanbase.
Rivers co-founded Limp Bizkit in 1994 with Fred Durst, and his distinctive bass playing was integral to the group’s signature sound, blending rap and heavy metal influences. His death prompts reflection on the band’s impact on the late 90s and early 2000s music scene, and leaves a void in a group currently active and touring.
Durst, guitarist Wes Borland, drummer John Otto, and DJ Lethal shared the news via Instagram, stating, “Today we lost our brother. Our groupmate. Our heartbeat.” They described Rivers as “pure magic,” noting his irreplaceable talent and unforgettable presence. “your music never stops,” the band wrote, honoring him as a “true legend of legends.”
Formed in Jacksonville,Florida,Limp Bizkit rose to prominence with their 1997 debut album,Three Dollar Bill,Yall.The band achieved further success with Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water, which earned a gold disc in France with sales exceeding 100,000 copies.
Rivers initially departed from Limp Bizkit in 2015 but rejoined in 2018, contributing to their most recent album, Still Sucks, released in 2021. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
