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Sam Rivers, bassist in nu metal band Limp BizkitHe died on Saturday, according to social media posts from his bandmates.
The band did not reveal where Rivers died or under what circumstances, but praised him as “pure magic” and a “soul in sound”.
He wrote in one group, “From the first note we ever played together, Sam brought a light and rhythm that can never be replaced.” Instagram Post. “His talent was effortless, his presence unforgettable, his heart huge.”
fred durstThe band’s front man posted a video describing how they met at a club in Jacksonville Beach, Floridaand went on to musical stardom and performances around the world.
Durst said, “He truly had an impact on the world and his music and his gift is one that keeps on giving.” “I love him very much.”
Rivers admitted to heavy drinking, which had caused liver disease. He left the band in 2015 and underwent a liver transplant before reuniting with Limp Bizkit three years later.
Limp Bizkit are scheduled to begin a tour of Central and South America in Mexico City in late November.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that combined alternative rock, heavy metal, and rap.
His sense of humor is reflected in the title of his mega-selling 2000 album, “Chocolate Starfish and Hot Dog Flavored Water”, and the single released last month, “Making Love to Morgan Wallen”.