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Limp Bizkit Sees Streaming Surge After Bassist's Passing
29 Oct
Summary
- "Break Stuff" earns 3.7 million streams, up 6%
- Limp Bizkit's catalog sees 17% increase in streams
- Band's bassist Sam Rivers passed away on October 18
In the week since the tragic passing of Limp Bizkit's bassist Sam Rivers on October 18, the band's music has experienced a notable surge in streaming activity. Their iconic 1999 hit "Break Stuff" earned 3.7 million official U.S. streams during the October 18-24 period, a 6% increase from the previous week.
This streaming boost is part of a wider trend, as Limp Bizkit's entire catalog saw a 17% jump in on-demand U.S. streams during the same timeframe. Other fan favorites like "Rollin'" and "My Way" also saw significant gains, with 12% and 15% increases in streams, respectively.
The renewed interest in Limp Bizkit's music comes as the band and their fans mourn the loss of Rivers, who the group described as "the pulse beneath every song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound." The band shared that Rivers' "talent was effortless, his presence unforgettable, his heart enormous."
As the music world pays tribute to the late bassist, Limp Bizkit's catalog continues to resonate with listeners, with "Break Stuff" leading the charge and reaching new heights on the charts in the wake of this tragic event.
