Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers has passed away at the age of 48 on October 18 and received an emotional tribute from the iconic band.
The metal group announced Rivers’ death in a statement on Instagram on Saturday and revealed the late musician passed earlier in the day — although a cause of death has yet to be revealed.
‘In Loving Memory of Our Brother, Sam Rivers,’ the message read. ‘Today we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat.’
Rivers had been one of the original founding members of Limp Bizkit — which was formed back in 1994.
‘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,’ the band also shared.
‘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.’
Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers has passed away at the age of 48 on October 18 and received an emotional tribute from the iconic band; Rivers (far right) seen with band in 1997 in Chicago
The metal group announced Rivers’ death in a statement on Instagram on Saturday and revealed the late musician passed earlier in the day — although a cause of death has yet to be revealed; seen in 2009 in England
The group continued, ‘We shared so many moments — wild ones, quiet ones, beautiful ones — and every one of them meant more because Sam was there.’
They called Rivers ‘a once-in-a-lifetime kind of human’ as well as ‘a true legend of legends.’
‘And his spirit will live forever in every groove, every stage, every memory. We love you, Sam.’
The statement concluded with, ‘We’ll carry you with us, always. Rest easy, brother. Your music never ends. — Fred, Wes, John & DJ Lethal ❤️.’
