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Limp Bizkit Founding Bassist Sam Rivers Dies at 48
19 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers passed away on October 18, 2025 at age 48
- Rivers was a founding member and instrumental to the band's sound and identity
- Limp Bizkit remembered Rivers as their "brother," "bandmate," and "heartbeat"
On October 18, 2025, Sam Rivers, the founding member and bassist of the American nu metal band Limp Bizkit, passed away at the age of 48. The band announced the news on their Instagram, mourning the loss of their "brother," "bandmate," and "heartbeat."
Rivers was a crucial part of Limp Bizkit's formation and musical identity. The band described him as "pure magic," the "pulse beneath every song" and the "calm in the chaos." His talent was "effortless," his presence "unforgettable," and his heart "enormous." The band members shared countless "wild," "quiet," and "beautiful" moments with Rivers, all of which held deeper meaning because of his involvement.
Limp Bizkit, known for hits like "Behind Blue Eyes" and "Take a Look Around," was founded in 1994. Rivers was a founding member, having befriended the band's vocalist Fred Durst while working a retail job. The two played together in the band Malachi Sage before forming their long-running nu-metal group. Rivers' passing has left an irreplaceable void in the band and the music community.
