Sam Rivers, founder of Limp Bizkit, has died at the age of 48

Sam Rivers, founder of Limp Bizkit, has died at the age of 48


The bassist suffered from liver problems, but there is no information whether his death is related to this


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Sam Rivers, bassist and founder of Limp Bizkit, has died at age 48; The cause of death was not revealed and the band paid an emotional tribute highlighting his talent and legacy.

Bassist Sam Rivers, one of the founders of the band Limp Bizkit, died this Saturday, aged 18, at the age of 48. The cause of death was confirmed by the group on social media, but was not revealed.

In the post, the members highlighted that he was “naturally talented” as well as being a “unique human being” with a “huge heart.”

“From the first note we played together, Sam brought a light and rhythm that could never be replaced. […]He was a unique human being. A true legend of legends. And his spirit will live forever in every groove, on every stage, in every memory,” the tribute to Rivers reads.

The bassist had left Limp Bizkit between 2015 and 2018 and was dealing with liver problems caused by excessive alcohol consumption. He also had a liver transplant. The band was created in 1994, after Rivers introduced singer Fred Durst to drummer John Otto, his cousin. Shortly thereafter, guitarist Wes Borland and DJ Lethal arrived to complete the band.

Vsee note in full

“Today we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat.

Sam Rivers wasn’t just our bass player: he was pure magic. The pulse beneath each song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound.

From the first note we played together, Sam brought a light and rhythm that could never be replaced. His talent was natural, his presence unforgettable, his heart enormous.

We shared so many moments – wild, quiet, beautiful – and each one was more special because Sam was there.

He was a unique human being. A true legend of legends. And his spirit will live forever in every groove, on every stage, in every memory.

We love you, Sam. We will be with you, always.

Rest in peace, brother. Your music never ends.

—Fred, Wes, John and DJ Lethal.”

Source: Terra

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