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Sam Rivers, the founding bassist of the American rap-rock band Limp Bizkit, passed away on Saturday at the age of 48. The band confirmed his death through a heartfelt post on social media, remembering him as an irreplaceable force in their journey.
In a tribute shared on Instagram, Limp Bizkit wrote, “Today we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat. Sam Rivers wasn’t just our bass player — he was pure magic. The pulse beneath every song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound."
The group added that Rivers brought an unmatched energy and warmth to their music and lives. “From the first note we ever played together, Sam brought a light and a rhythm that could never be replaced," the post continued. “His talent was effortless, his presence unforgettable