Sam Riversbassist and founding member of Limp Bizkitdied this Saturday at the age of 48, as the American band officially announced through their social networks. The news generated shock among the followers of the group, a symbol of nu metal that achieved worldwide fame in the late 90s.
“Today we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat. “Sam Rivers was not just our bassist, he was pure magic,” wrote the group led by Fred Durst on their Instagram account. The publication was accompanied by a photo of the musician, with thousands of farewell messages from fans and artists around the world.
Why Sam Rivers, Limp Bizkit bassist, died of
Rivers’ family reported that his death was the result of a long battle against canceralthough it did not provide details about the type or circumstances of death. From those around the band they asked for respect for privacy at this time.
The news was accompanied by a publication of DJ LethalRivers’ partner, who shared an image of the bassist on social media with the message “#FuckCancer”, thus confirming the illness he faced.
Born on September 2, 1977 in Jacksonville, Florida, Rivers was one of the pillars of Limp Bizkit since its creation in 1994. Together with his cousin, the drummer John Ottoand the vocalist Fred Durstshaped the band’s signature sound, an explosive mix of funk, metal and rap.
His bass became the rhythmic basis for international hits such as Nookie, Break Stuff and My Generation, included on the multi-platinum albums Significant Other (1999) and Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water (2000). Throughout their career, the group sold more than 40 million records all over the world.
The liver transplant that marked a before and after in the life of bassist Sam Rivers
In 2015, Rivers had been forced to leave the stage due to a severe liver disease caused by excessive alcohol consumption. Speaking to journalist Jon Wiederhorn for the book Raising Hell: Backstage Tales from the Lives of Metal Legends, he said that doctors warned him that he could die if he didn’t stop.
He was finally subjected to a liver transplant in 2017which allowed him torecover and play again with Limp Bizkit some time later. “I had to change my entire lifestyle. It was the only way to survive,” he said after that event in an interview with Loudwire.
In his last public appearances, the musician had shown signs of strength and improvement. During the Estereo Picnic Festival 2024 in Colombiahe showed up wearing a t-shirt with the phrase “Fuck Cancer”.
With his precise and energetic style, Sam Rivers was considered the “pulse” of Limp Bizkit and an influential figure within the genre. His contribution was key to defining the sound that marked a generation of alternative rock fans.
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The end of Sam Rivers’ career in Limp Bizkit
In an interview with Loudwire, Rivers said doctors warned him he had to stop drinking or face death.. After receiving the liver transplant, the musician decided to radically change his lifestyle and focus on recovery.
During the absence of the bassist and founder of the band, he was replaced by Samuel Gerhard Mpungu and Tsuzumi Okai, until Rivers’ return to the band in 2018.
Against all odds, Rivers returned to the band and filled metal fans with emotions. Through his profile on the aforementioned social network, the musician uploaded photos of the shows in which he participated with his friends on stage. The images shared were from both new and old recitals.
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Limp Bizkit returns to Argentina
Limp Bizkit confirmed his return to Argentina with his LOSERVILLE TOUR. The band will arrive in the country with special guests such as YUNGBLUD, 311, Ecca Vandal, Slay Squad and Riff Raf. The appointment will be on December 16 in Sarmiento Park of the City of Buenos Aires.
Limp Bizkit confirms its return to Argentina with its LOSERVILLE TOURThe band will arrive in the country c (1)
The Loserville Tour, by the band led by Fred Durst, which toured the United States and Europe in recent months, finally arrives in Argentina.
With red caps, heavy riffs and choruses that combined fury and sarcasm, Limp Bizkit rose to fame in 2000 and established itself as one of the most iconic names in nu metal, fusing rap, rock and a mocking attitude that marked an entire generation.
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