Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers (48) dies

Sam Rivers, the founding bassist of Limp Bizkit, has died at the age of 48, the band announced on Saturday.

The cause of his death is not clear at this time.

In a heartfelt Instagram tribute, the band honoured their late bandmate, saying, “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… he was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of human.”

Limp Bizkit, formed in Jacksonville, Florida, rose to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s with a groundbreaking blend of rock and hip-hop, led by frontman Fred Durst. Rivers played a crucial role in shaping the band’s sound and also contributed backup vocals.

The band gained massive popularity with hits like 'Break Stuff', 'Nookie', 'Re-Arranged', and 'My Way', with Rivers’ bass lines providing the foundation for their signature energy.

Tributes are pouring in from fans and fellow musicians, celebrating Rivers’ talent, legacy, and lasting impact on the music world.