Sam Rivers, Limp Bizkit Bassist, Dies at 48
Tributes are pouring in for Sam Rivers, the founding bassist of Limp Bizkit, who has died at the age of 48.
The band shared an emotional statement on Instagram, describing Rivers as not only their bass player, but
"pure magic".
Limp Bizkit formed in 1994 with Fred Durst, John Otto, DJ Lethal, and Sam Rivers, and became known for their unique blend of rock and hip-hop.
- Mixing rock with hip-hop and a no-holds-barred lyrical style
- Helping to pull heavier sounds into the spotlight in the late 90's
From the first note we ever played together, Sam brought a light and a rhythm that could never be replaced.
Author's summary: Limp Bizkit's founding bassist Sam Rivers dies at 48.