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Photo: Sam Rivers / Instagram   Limp Bizkit remain one of the biggest nu-metal bands in the world, and much of their sound comes from bassist Sam Rivers.  Known for his catchy and creative basslines, Rivers helped shape the band’s biggest songs, including Rearranged , which came together during a soundcheck.  “That bassline was the first thing that came out of my head.  By the end of the soundcheck we had the whole song down,” Rivers said.  Photo: Sam Rivers / Instagram His teamwork with guitarist Wes Borland gave Limp Bizkit their mix of heavy riffs and deep grooves.  Rivers began playing bass as a teen, drawing inspiration from players like Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament and Tool’s Justin Chancellor.  He used Warwick Streamer basses and often added his own setup for a unique tone.  Over the years, he mixed dry and gritty sounds using pedals and fuzz to make his tone stand out.  Onstage, Rivers switched between several basses tuned low for Limp Biz...

Photo: Sam Rivers / Instagram   TMZ has shared new information about the death of LIMP BIZKIT bassist Sam Rivers , who passed away on October 18 at age 48 .  A spokesperson for St. Johns County Fire Rescue in Florida said they responded to a call about a “nonresponsive person in cardiac arrest” that day.  The Sheriff’s Office also confirmed deputies arrived for an “attended death,” meaning Rivers had been under medical care for a serious illness.  Photo: Sam Rivers / Instagram Rivers, born in Jacksonville in 1977, helped form LIMP BIZKIT in 1994 with Fred Durst and John Otto.  He left the band in 2015 due to liver problems caused by alcohol abuse and later received a liver transplant.  In a past interview, Rivers said doctors told him he would die if he didn’t stop drinking.  He returned to the band in 2018 and stayed until his passing.  His bandmates paid tribute, calling him “our brother, our heartbeat, and pure magic.” Read Next: PETA Urges Ro...

Photo: Fred Durst, Sam Rivers / Instagram   Fred Durst has shared an emotional video tribute to Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers , who died on October 19 at age 48.  In an eight-minute Instagram video, Durst called Rivers a “gifted and wonderful person” and remembered how they first met at a small bar in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.  He said he was blown away by Rivers’ smooth playing and unique five-string bass style, which made him stand out instantly. Photo: Fred Durst / Instagram   After the show, Durst asked him to start a band, and Rivers agreed on the spot, marking the beginning of Limp Bizkit.  Durst said he then introduced Rivers to drummer John Otto, Rivers’ cousin, and their early jam sessions in Sam’s garage felt “magical.”  He recalled Rivers’ love for grunge bands like Alice in Chains and Stone Temple Pilots, which helped shape Limp Bizkit’s sound.  “He could pull this beautiful sadness out of the bass,” Durst said.  The singer ended h...

Photo: Sam Rivers / Instagram   Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers has died at 48, leaving fans shocked and heartbroken.  The band confirmed his death on October 18, calling him “pure magic” and “the heartbeat” of Limp Bizkit.  No cause of death has been confirmed, but fans are questioning if his long battle with liver disease played a part.  Photo: Sam Rivers / Instagram Rivers once revealed that years of heavy drinking caused him to develop severe liver disease, which forced him to leave the band in 2015.  He later said he quit drinking, followed doctor’s advice, and got a liver transplant that helped him recover.  After taking time off to heal, Rivers rejoined Limp Bizkit and returned to touring with his bandmates.  As of now, neither the band nor his family has shared more details about how he died.  Fans and fellow musicians are remembering him as a true legend and the soul of Limp Bizkit. Read Next: Katy Perry To Headline ‘Pop Day’ at Rock In ...

Photo: Sam Rivers / Instagram   Limp Bizkit bassist, backing vocalist, and co-founding member Sam Rivers  has died at the age of 48.  The band announced his passing on Instagram, calling him “a once-in-a-lifetime kind of human” and “a true legend of legends.” A cause of death was not shared.  In their statement, bandmates Fred Durst, Wes Borland, John Otto, and DJ Lethal said Rivers was “the pulse beneath every song” and that his “spirit will live forever.”  Photo: Sam Rivers / Instagram   Born on September 2, 1977, in Jacksonville, Florida, Rivers met Durst there and helped form Limp Bizkit in the mid-1990s.  He played on all six of the band’s albums and briefly left the group after battling liver disease, later returning following a liver transplant.  Rivers also worked as a producer for several local bands and collaborated with artists like Marilyn Manson, David Draiman, and Black Light Burns.  Limp Bizkit said they will “carry him with th...